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May 4, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

What will the 'new normal' look like for leisure and retail businesses?

The new normal for leisure and retail businesses will be anything but ordinary post Covid-19. As the UK continues to combat the coronavirus, the timeline for reopening for leisure and retail businesses remains unclear. But one thing is for sure; that dramatic changes to the way in which these businesses operate and customers consume their products and services will change – from mass temperature checks and compulsory hand sanitisation to the removal of re-usable menus. We’ve compiled a list of

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April 8, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

Kerrie’s business born from a passion for quality

Kerrie Alexander launched her business ALDO.com in 2014, just two years after completing her degree in fashion from the Heriot-Watt University. After graduating, Kerrie began working for the Scottish womenswear designer Hayley Scanlan, but continued to develop her own designs and work on ideas what are now her outerwear collection. “I have a passion for quality and attention to detail, so creating handmade bespoke outerwear was the perfect choice for me. There are endless possibilities for uni

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April 3, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

Lounging around

Staying in has officially become the new going out - it's a fact! Many people have now been forced to work from home or self-isolate during the current CV-19 crisis, a situation that has come as a huge shock indeed. Spending more time in the comfort of your own home removes many quandaries, such as rush hour traffic, what to wear for that important meeting and remembering to pack your comfortable flat shoes for the walk home. That said, others can take their place. Knowing what to wear, indee

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March 26, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

Am I the only one never heard of Cabi?

By Rachel Peru, Fashion Correspondent. www.rachelperumodel.com Instagram @rachelperu1 Am I the only one that hasn’t heard of Cabi fashion brand? I first heard about them through my lovely friend and co-organiser of the Silver & Sassy York fashion Week event, Annie Stirk. Annie organised independent Cabi stylist Deborah Richardson to include Cabi clothing in our fashion show; we spent a fabulous morning looking at the Spring Collection and I was really impressed. Cabi is an American clothing

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March 11, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

Are you a Bright Winter or a Cool Summer?

By: Rachel Peru. I was slightly nervous before inviting the lovely Rhona Langon, Founder of Style Illuminated into my wardrobe. What we choose to wear each day is such a personal choice and I’d booked in with Rhona for a full wardrobe review. I love fashion and like to think I’m quite good at knowing what suits me best, but I’ve never had my colours done before and was intrigued to find out more. After a long career in the fashion industry, including as style ambassador for Phase Eight, Rhona

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March 5, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

New £90m designer outlet village in North England

£90m invested in new 250,000 sq ft outlet and leisure destination to open in North of England The scheme will be one of the most easily accessible retail and leisure destinations in the UK Scotch Corner Designer Village will attract extensive, affluent regional catchment, passing motorists and tourists 23 brands confirmed, including BOSS, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Adidas, Levi’s and Mint Velvet Plans to build the leading outlet shopping and leisure destination in the North of England have

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February 27, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

Do you have a signature perfume?

For many years, I have worn Chanel Coco Noir perfume, I love it and still use regularly, mainly because whenever I have thought about changing it, I seem to get a flood of comments about how gorgeous I smell. Recently, I was at a ladies networking event and received a goody bag and in it was a sample perfume. Now to be honest, I tend not to bother even smelling them as they are usually not very nice but I did on that occasion and was immediately bowled over by how gorgeous the smell was. Inves

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February 24, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

Could style swaps be part of a sustainable fashion solution?

How often do you clear out your wardrobe? I don’t have space to keep everything in mine all year round so find myself swapping my wardrobe over every season. It’s therapeutic and something I gain a great deal of pleasure from; unpacking clothes that you’ve forgotten about and putting away those pieces that you’ve worn to death over the winter. I love fashion and have always enjoyed that feeling of coming home with something new and playing dress up to see how you can style it but has the current

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February 21, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

York Fashion Week

Maxwell Scott, the luxury leather goods company from York, will this year be one of the companies to kick-off York Fashion Week on 20th March. They will be holding a champagne reception at the Grand Hotel between 5pm and 8pm and TopicUK editor Gill Laidler and business executive Mandy Taylor will be amongst the guests. However, that's not the only event, amongst the many taking place, Browns will be holding a fashion and beauty showcase, there will be a night at The Mansion House with Thimbelin

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February 11, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

Book now for York Fashion Week 2020

Rachel Peru – Model From Friday 20th to 27th March, the city of York will be taken over with a celebration of fashion, style and creativity. There really is something for everyone, fashion shows, lectures, styling sessions and exhibitions. The dairy is full, from the international luxury leather company Maxwell-Scott showcasing at the Grand York 5* hotel to celebrity Charlotte Crosby’s newly launched Pepper Girls Club fashion brand. As a professional model based in Ilkley and represented by B

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February 6, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

Move over silver foxes, here come the foxy silvers

Mature models launch #silverandsassy campaign and catwalk that proves grey is gorgeous as part of York Fashion Week https://www.yorkfashionweek.co.uk (20-27 March, 2020) Two Yorkshire silver models are flying the flag for grey, silver and white-haired women with a new Silver & Sassy campaign and fashion show for older women. Silver curve model Rachel Peru and former TV cook turned mature model Annie Stirk have joined forces to show grey matters with a #silverandsassy runway event and lunch at

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January 21, 2020|Fashion and Lifestyle

Fashionistas gather for expanding Harrogate Fashion Week

Leading fashion brands and independent retailers from across the UK will gather for Harrogate Fashion Week later this week. The flourishing event is being held at the town’s Convention Centre on 26-27 January and will feature fashion-forward independent brands seeking to showcase their designs in the North. Harrogate event services specialist Joe Manby Limited will provide integrated event services for the show, from graphics and shell scheme to electrics. Organiser Wendy Adams said: “Harroga

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