Has our fashion icon Barbie become the underdog?
Barbie has hit a crisis point after turning 55-years-old. Sales of the iconic doll have dropped a surprising 21 per cent in the third quarter, which has contributed to a 22 per cent decline in profits for the toy-makers Mattel. For generations
Sears leases space for seven Primark outlets in the US
One of America's biggest department stores, Sears, has leased 520,000 square feet of shop space to Primark. The Irish retailer will occupy space in seven locations across America. A Primark spokesman said: “Primark confirms that it has agreed to acquire the leases
Oscar de la Renta dies aged 82
The man who was responsible for some of the most stunning pieces on the catwalk and red carpet, Oscar de la Renta has died at his home in Kent, Connecticut, US, on Monday October 20. Born in the Dominican Republic, Oscar
Diesel to part ways with USC
The clothing brand Diesel announced today that they are to part ways from their long-term retail partner USC. The 15-year partnership will end in autumn 2015. According to Drapers, Jonny Hewlett, managing director of Northern Europe at Diesel, said they were looking
H&M encourage us to break up with our unloved clothing
The Swedish clothing giant has released a video promoting their global take-back initiative. Got something you don’t wear any more, looking sad and just waiting to be loved again hanging in the depths of your wardrobe? Well, it looks like H&M
Urban Decay unveil the Naked Vault for Christmas 2014
This is the palette that your neutral makeup dreams were made of. Urban Decay have clearly caught on to the huge popularity of their Naked range, and yesterday (Wednesday October 15) they unveiled the Naked Vault for Christmas 2014. Retailing at
Benefit give us a Candy-Coated Countdown to Christmas
It’s back, but you best be quick! Benefit have released details on when you can get your hands on their new Christmas Candy-Coated advent calendar. From 12pm today (Wednesday October 16) you can order the hotly anticipated calendar from Benefit’s online store. The
Show your support for North East make-up artist Thomas Saint Noir in the Illamasqua Make-Up Artistry Awards
When you're approached by a six-foot-two bearded man with a perfectly blended smokey eye and piercing grey contacts, you can't help but be startled by his unorthodox beauty. At first glance, some may believe that Thomas Saint Noir is cold
The Winter Coat Amnesty – Clear your wardrobe and help the region’s homeless
In the November of 2010, Newcastle's Crisis Skylight Centre found themselves perilously short of warm winter clothing to give out. A few months later, the Winter Coat Amnesty, which asks people from across the North East to give their old
Asda launches post-surgery lingerie collection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
George at Asda have launched a new Tickled Pink range of post-surgery bras, swimwear and headscarves to support breast cancer awareness month. The collection features attractive floral and lace soft bras that fasten at the front, to provide both comfort and
Richie Culver for Topman
With the likes of Astrid Anderson and Sibling under their belt, Topman are no stranger to a collaboration. So it's no surprise that they recently teamed up with artist Richie Culver for a collection of T-shirts and hoodies. Culver who self
As Peter Copping leaves Nina Ricci we look at his best and most questionable designs
It has been no surprise to the fashion world today that Nina Ricci's creative director has stepped down. The brand announced this morning that Peter Copping would indeed be leaving his role in the French fashion house. He has been tipped