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Charity store gets ready to open retro fashion section

11th, May 2012 by

A Preston charity store is launching a new fashion section on Saturday morning. The PDSA shop on Orchard Street opens its doors from 9.30am on a whole new range of retro clothes for sale. The hand-picked collection will include affordables ladies and menswear, vintage accessories and also include furniture and homeware. Ahead of the 1940s themed vintage ball taking place as part of the Preston [...]

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Preston creative types given chance to quiz Wayne & Geraldine Hemingway

20th, March 2012 by

Lancashire’s design power couple will be hosting a night at the Harris Museum to impart their knowledge. Wayne and Geraldine Hemingway have been at the cutting edge of the creative world for over 30 years. Starting out in Morecambe, Wayne moved to London and together the couple built up their business empire from a small stall at Camden Market. The Hemingways are recognised worldwide for [...]

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Fashion guru Wayne Hemingway to curate special Preston Guild Vintage Festival

14th, March 2012 by

  One of Lancashire’s most famous designers will be putting on a special Vintage festival for the Preston Guild. Wayne Hemingway, who founded the fashion label Red or Dead, is behind the Vintage Guild showcase which will run for two days in September. It will celebrate the best of the city’s art, fashion, film, food and music at various venues around the city. Hemingway, who [...]

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Lancashire Archives to host Vintage Fashion Fair

24th, February 2012 by

The newly refurbished Lancashire Archives will be hosting a fashion fair next month. The building on Bow Lane will throw open its doors on Saturday 17th March for a Vintage Fashion Fair. Archivist Kathryn Rooke said the Archives was the perfect venue to host the event. She said: “We wanted to hold a Vintage Fair here at Lancashire Archives to bring together Lancashire’s passion for [...]

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Police issue warning after spate of bag thefts

28th, April 2011 by

Police are reminding members of the public to keep their belongings with them after a number of unattended bags were stolen in a Preston park. Four reports have been received over the past two weeks of bags or items from bags being stolen from Avenham Park whilst they were left unattended. Insp Eddie Newton said: “It appears that whilst residents have been enjoying the sunshine [...]

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Preston shops unable to capitalise on Royal Wedding

21st, March 2011 by

It seems everybody wants to cash in on the Royal Wedding, from knitted souvenirs to tours of where Kate Middleton lives, new money-making schemes pop up daily. However, a trade not benefitting is the wedding industry. Surprisingly, despite the endless coverage, such businesses have not seen an increase in customers. “I don’t think the fact it’s happening makes a difference. It’s not going to inspire [...]

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Reality TV star helps showcase Preston shopping centre

13th, March 2011 by

Reality star turned pro-designer Kirsty Doyle shared this seasons style secrets with the fashion-loving residents of Preston. The 27-year old, North-west born who won the first series of Sky One show Project Catwalk, held five shows yesterday at Fishergate Shopping Centre. Kirsty who runs her own flagship store in Liverpool, styled all the models from high street shops within the shopping centre. The models surprised [...]

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Lace Makers appeal for younger members

9th, March 2011 by

A peaceful church hall is the last place you would expect to find avant-garde fashion but if you want to transform your wardrobe, these stylish Nans could show you a thing or two. Preston Lace Makers have been ‘bobbin and weaving’ for 25 years. Now, as lace becomes trendier, the group are pleading for younger members to join and keep the tradition alive. As the [...]

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A guide to Valentine’s Day in Preston: The couple’s special

14th, February 2011 by

Valentine’s Day is here again. Cupids arrows are shooting across the room, it’s time to show that special someone just how much you care. Walking through the city centre there are groups of girls giggling over who might be their admirer, women picking out that special card and aftershave and men quickly glancing at the huge heart cut out hanging in every shop window thinking: [...]

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Preston Market fails in bid to win award

4th, February 2011 by

Traders slammed bosses at Preston market today after it failed to come away with a national award. One furious stallholder, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “It’s not a good market. It’s never full. That’s a big turn-off for the customer.” “A few years ago, it used to be packed with stalls. You couldn’t move. Those in charge need to advertise more and cut the [...]

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Late night shopping during Christmas period

21st, November 2010 by

Looking for the 2011 Christmas shopping times? Click here for all the details on the late night shopping, free parking and Christmas Market Preston’s city centre shops will stay open late on Wednesdays and Thursdays to give shoppers every opportunity to get their Christmas shopping done in time. Some of the shops will begin their late nights in the first week of December, but the [...]

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Vintage & Contemporary Fashion Bazaar

12th, November 2010 by

If you’ve been disappointed by the reduction of vintage shops in Preston, get down to The Continental this Saturday for a celebration of vintage wares. Clothes, handmade jewellery and unique homewares are all on offer. The Continental and Not Just Vintage UK have a series of vintage events lined up between now and Spring 2011 – with live entertainment, vintage beauty salons, personal shopping advice [...]

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Student lock in sweeps the students of Preston

9th, October 2010 by

Oh my god! It’s that time of year again, Student Lock Ins are back and better than ever with more exclusive discounts and freebies than ever before. There was no mistaking the first student lock in event of the year, as a swarming buzz of excitement and chatter came from the bright neon lights of Topshop, livening up the quiet streets of Preston, after hours.

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