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 By The Editor • 4 min read
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 By The Editor • 1 min read
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 By The Editor • 2 min read
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 By The Editor • 2 min read
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 By The Editor • 2 min read
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 By The Editor • 4 min read
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 By The Editor • 1 min read
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 By The Editor • 3 min read
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 By The Editor • 1 min read
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 By The Editor • 2 min read
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 By The Editor • 2 min read
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 By The Editor • 1 min read
