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New school uniform pop-up coming to Peterborough
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (278+ words) The Second Chance Uniform Shop will be on Bridge Street on July 31st After the success of last Summer's school uniform event, the opening of the Second Chance Uniform Shop on Queensgate, Peterborough City Council is providing another opportunity to support…...
WATCH: Fashion student unveils clothes designed to help children with autism
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (497+ words) A fashion student in the Scottish Borders has created a special range of clothing designed to help children with autism. Farah Conn is showcasing her Little Waves collection at Heriot-Watt University's famous School of Textiles annual Degree Show, which opens…...
"It's easy for predators to operate in tattoo spaces": Bristol artist calls for mandatory DBS checks
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (259+ words) The Draw the Line campaign hopes to address misconduct and protect vulnerable clients Bristol-based tattoo artist Grace Neutral is calling for significant changes within the tattoo industry, highlighting "an epidemic" of misogyny and sexual misconduct. Grace is backing a campaign…...
Midlothian fashion teacher's 'surreal' New York trip to see her Alzheimer's collection in Met Gala exhibit
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (492+ words) Nadia Pinkney says it's been like a "weird fever dream" A Midlothian fashion teacher says the past week has been like a “fever dream” after seeing her Alzheimer's-inspired collection featured at a Met Gala exhibition in New York. Nadia Pinkney…...
University of Worcester project to help students access smart clothing has 'really grown', says founder
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (418+ words) 'The Wardrobe' was set-up by Janey Robins last summer to create a space where students could use donated clothing so they are dressed correctly for things such as interviews An initiative by the University of Worcester aiming to help make…...
Christening robe worn by 62 royal babies to be displayed for the first time
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (398+ words) The 185-year-old robe is made of cream Spitalfields silk from east London and overlaid with fine Honiton lace made in Devon A christening gown worn by 62 royal babies, including the late Queen Elizabeth II, is to go on be display…...
Warning in Staffordshire as illegal skin-lightening products being found
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (98+ words) Trading Standards say the products could include harmful chemicals that can cause infections and even affect pregnancy Trading Standards in Staffordshire are warning people about illegal skin-lightening products being sold on the high street and online. Officers say some creams…...
Salon owner raises concerns over high street beauty industry's future
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (651+ words) Claire Blackwood highlights the challenges faced by salons due to rising costs and industry shifts A beauty salon owner from Chippenham has spoken out about the challenges facing high street businesses in the hair and beauty sector. Claire Blackwood, who…...