Marks & Spencer is a major British brand of clothing, shoes and accessories. Founded in 1884 by Michael Marx and Thomas Spencer in the UK, the company now has over 1,300 stores, 874 of which are in the UK and 489 in the remaining 59 countries. Each season a team of the best British designers, technical experts and product development specialists are dedicated to finding new trends and fashion solutions to meet the needs of customers with their beautiful looks and consistent quality standards.