All Ted Baker UK stores will close permanently this week in the UK. Teneo administrators who oversaw the business formerly run by Ted Baker partner No Ordinary Designer Label (which collapsed earlier this year) will be responsible for closing the remaining 31 stores. But when I see the quality of my wife’s tot bag, it doesn’t really surprise me.

The owner of the Ted Baker brand, Authentic Brands Group, said there were no ongoing negotiations with the company, so the negotiations broke down.

It is also unclear what will happen now and whether Ted Baker could return to the streets under the leadership of a new licensing partner.

About 500 jobs are expected to be added to the 245 jobs lost earlier when 15 stores closed earlier this year.