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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. […]
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Get the X Factor’s 80s week look
At Fashion North we’ve decided to bring you the favourite looks from the latest live show and this week we loved Cheryl’s group of girls. We’ve picked our four favourites from the night and where to find the original clothes […]
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Drop Dead just CBA
CBA: An acronym of the verb can’t be arsed. An unwillingness to expend energy on the task in hand. May also be used to refer to a state of mind, where nothing at all seems remotely worth doing. But now […]
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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 […]
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Is perfume more than just a smell?
Perfume is the ultimate thing that makes a person personal. Think about it for just a moment – picture a memory of someone close to you and what do you think of? Is it their voice? The way they hug? […]
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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, […]