Fashion
Made In Preston, an exciting new fashion brand to launch 1 March 2013
The High Street is full of retail casualties such as HMV, Comet, Allied Carpets and Blockbuster, but bucking the trend is Ex-glamour model and award-Winning entrepreneur Nikki Hesford launching ‘Made in Preston, her sensational new British‐made fashion brand. Last September Nikki appeared on Dragons’ Den with her line of party dresses, clothing and lingerie for girls with big boobs under its earlier brand name ‘The [...]
96 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Local Jewellery Designer – Little Owl by Hazel Lyon
If you are looking for a gift for a well travelled friend this Valentine’s Day look no further. Preston based jewellery designer Hazel Lyon takes her inspiration from across the globe, from the rainforests of British Columbia, to the beaches of Southern Mexico to the streets of Preston. She transforms her beautiful photography into lovely pendants. She can also work her magic on your photos, [...]
109 days ago by Lisa McManus Share
Curiosity Corner
Theres a cool new shop on the block selling all kinds of lovely quirky homewares, clothes and art. Curiosity Corner is situated on the corner of Strand Road, across from Oyston Mill. You can’t miss it, there are two huge great glamorous Betty Boops in the window. “We were going to call the shop Betty Boop Corner,” says owner Caroline Lonergan, “Lots of people come [...]
129 days ago by Lisa McManus Share
Student Lock-In at St George’s Shopping Centre tonight
It’s that time of year again. The annual Student Lock-In at St George’s Shopping Centre in Preston For one night only the St George’s Shopping Centre will throw open its doors to Lancashire’s students to shop or browse to their hearts content. You must be registered to attend on their dedicated Lock-In app http://www.facebook.com/stgeorgespreston/app_283856508390014?ref=ts you’ll also be entered into a competition to win £1,000 cash, [...]
235 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
The Guild Fair Trade Fashion Show
3 October, the Preston & South Ribble Fairtrade Group presents in aid of the Mayor’s charities the Preston Guild 2012 Trade Fashion Show. Taking place in the 53 Degrees venue at the UCLAN, an all-age fashion show featuring a model catwalk showcasing the best of Fairtrade fashion that will be mainly locally produced. There will be, music, dance, Fairtrade stalls to browse with jewellery and [...]
240 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Going to the Ball: The Spirit of ’42. Celebrating the Guild that never was
Avenham Park was transported back to the Guild that never was. In 1942 Preston Guild was cancelled due to World War 2. In a beautifully set dressed pop-up ballroom in Avenham Park, 1942 is re imagined. Dance teacher Julie Brown, helped re-create the packed dance floors of the 1930s and 40s The people of Preston (and beyond) really entered into the spirit themselves as you [...]
252 days ago by Tony Worrall Share