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FROM SWIMWEAR TO OFFICE SLEEK

SUMMERSTYLE

THE LATEST ADVANCEMENTS

Streets of Streets of

CosmeticTATTOOSCosmeticTATTOOS

On the inspiration behind her fantastical designs

Mary Katrantzou

MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL

FESTIVAL RETURNS

SEOULWE VISIT THE CAPITAL OF SOUTH KOREA

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AUTUMNTRENDS

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Experience the authentic Middle East

WE MEET THE FASHION EDITOR OF VOGUE

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MINIbreakA FINE DINING RETREAT IN NORTHUMBERLAND AND A CITY STAY IN MUNICH

SPRINGFASHION

THE LOW-DOWN

Oliver Proudlock

THE MADE IN CHELSEA STAR TALKS ABOUT HIS FASHION

BRAND SERGE DENÎMESBeautyTREND THE SIXTIES

RAQIB SHAWTRANSFORMS MANCHESTER ART GALLERY INTO A GLITTERING PARADISE

Contents

Fashion

12 - 13

30 - 35

37 - 40

50 - 52

Interviews11

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16 - 23

48 - 49

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Beauty54 - 55

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Shopping

6 - 7

26 - 27

28 - 29

42 - 43

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58 - 59

60 - 61

Out & About

62 - 63

64 - 65

67 - 68

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Fashion Trends

LFW AW13

Editorial 1 - Stepford Girl

Editorial 2 - Belladonna

Editorial 3 - Face & Body

A Stylish Guest - Helen Dimmick

Model Moment - Rebecca Horn

Feature Interview - Oliver Proudlock

Face & Body - Meet the Winners

The Diary - Kirsty Attwood

Beauty Products - His & Hers

Make-up Tutorial - 60’s Look

Wishlists

Stylist for Her

Stylist for Him

10 of the Best

Boutique Confidential

Style Online

Gadgets

Home

Art Review - Raqib Shaw

Food Review - Close House

Travel - Munich City Break

Social Pages

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{As I have settled into my new role as Editor of STYLEetc, putting together this issue has made me see that I am not alone in stepping out into the great unknown. All around me others are doing exactly the same and every time a new feature dropped into

my inbox, I found myself inspired and encouraged by stories of people achieving great things through not being afraid to try. This theme became prevalent throughout the features in our spring issue.

I’m really proud of the magazine we’ve produced. The STYLEetc team have pulled out all the stops to ensure the pages are packed with inspiring words and images.

I travelled to London to interview Oliver Proudlock from Made In Chelsea about his fashion brand Serge DeNimes (p.16). Known on the show as “the stylish one”, Ollie gives us the lowdown on the inspirations behind his brand and style.

Closer to home we chat to Kirsty Attwood (Head of Fashion for Manchester Fashion Week) and Helen Dimmick (Managing Director of jewellers Green + Benz), who have both exchanged life in the big smoke for Manchester’s sunny skies (p.73 & p.11).

Fashion-wise we bring you our favourite spring trends fresh from the Harvey Nichols catwalk (p.8), and our fashion ed Siobhan Cooper and creative duo Sailor + Stannard have worked their magic bringing those trends to life in the photo shoot Stepford Girl (p.30). We also introduce you to Steph Cunningham, representing design talent up north with her print-tastic debut collection (p.37).

I hope this issue inspires you, as it has me, to embrace the changes and challenges the year may bring, with a resolve to do things that push us out of our comfort zone, safe in the knowledge the only mistake we could ever really make in life is to sit still!

Gemma LathamManaging Editor

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NEW YORK

It’s the first of the Fashion weeks and there is always a battle to be the first person papped in the ‘must have’ item of the season. Then there’s the weather, which can play havoc with wardrobe plans. However, even if it’s snowing and you don’t have ‘that’ Kenzo sweatshirt, the key is to keep it cute and playful but perfectly put together. The New York wardrobe is fun but always very well thought out.

LONDON

Layer up the craziness and add a dash of high street because there are no rules! It’s not only the big fashion names that get papped at London Fashion Week but also all the army of fashion students and bloggers who take over Somerset House. Don’t worry about wardrobe essentials at LFW, just get creative and brave a fashion forward hair-cut.

MILAN

This is the perfect time to add a little va-va-voom to day time dressing, Milan is where the fashion world gets dressed up. It’s about sky scrapper heels and that ultimate ‘wow’ outfit. Think Anna Dello Russo and wear an amazing cocktail dress (preferably Dolce & Gabbana) with your favourite pair of Louboutins and your Milan look is good to go!

PARIS

Failsafe and perfectly gorgeous. The Paris fashion Week ‘ideal outfit’ includes skinny jeans, a striped Breton style top and blazer (with shoulder pads… obviously), worn with an elegant pair of heels. If Emmanuelle Alt is your style icon then this look is easy. Great tailoring is a must and brands to be seen in include Balmain and Isabel Marant. It’s simple, sophisticated and totally cool!

by Siobhan Cooper

What to wear to the Fashion Weeks?

Trend Report

STREET STYLES

If you are lucky enough to be a regular attendee at the Fashion Weeks worldwide, or just take inspiration from cities renowned for their street style, you will know that the trends on the street can be as captivating as the shows themselves.

Manchester based stylist Siobhan Cooper takes four of the biggest fashion cities and summarises their distinct street styles...

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It’s the first of the Fashion weeks and there is always a battle to be the first person papped in the ‘must have’ item of the season. Then there’s the weather, which can play havoc with wardrobe plans. However, even if it’s snowing and you don’t have ‘that’ Kenzo sweatshirt, the key is to keep it cute and playful but perfectly put together. The New York wardrobe is fun but always very well thought out.

LONDON

Layer up the craziness and add a dash of high street because there are no rules! It’s not only the big fashion names that get papped at London Fashion Week but also all the army of fashion students and bloggers who take over Somerset House. Don’t worry about wardrobe essentials at LFW, just get creative and brave a fashion forward hair-cut.

MILAN

This is the perfect time to add a little va-va-voom to day time dressing, Milan is where the fashion world gets dressed up. It’s about sky scrapper heels and that ultimate ‘wow’ outfit. Think Anna Dello Russo and wear an amazing cocktail dress (preferably Dolce & Gabbana) with your favourite pair of Louboutins and your Milan look is good to go!

PARIS

Failsafe and perfectly gorgeous. The Paris fashion Week ‘ideal outfit’ includes skinny jeans, a striped Breton style top and blazer (with shoulder pads… obviously), worn with an elegant pair of heels. If Emmanuelle Alt is your style icon then this look is easy. Great tailoring is a must and brands to be seen in include Balmain and Isabel Marant. It’s simple, sophisticated and totally cool!

by Siobhan Cooper

What to wear to the Fashion Weeks?

Trend Report

STREET STYLES

If you are lucky enough to be a regular attendee at the Fashion Weeks worldwide, or just take inspiration from cities renowned for their street style, you will know that the trends on the street can be as captivating as the shows themselves.

Manchester based stylist Siobhan Cooper takes four of the biggest fashion cities and summarises their distinct street styles...

ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELLIE SUTTON

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NEW YORK

It’s the first of the Fashion weeks and there is always a battle to be the first person papped in the ‘must have’ item of the season. Then there’s the weather, which can play havoc with wardrobe plans. However, even if it’s snowing and you don’t have ‘that’ Kenzo sweatshirt, the key is to keep it cute and playful but perfectly put together. The New York wardrobe is fun but always very well thought out.

LONDON

Layer up the craziness and add a dash of high street because there are no rules! It’s not only the big fashion names that get papped at London Fashion Week but also all the army of fashion students and bloggers who take over Somerset House. Don’t worry about wardrobe essentials at LFW, just get creative and brave a fashion forward hair-cut.

MILAN

This is the perfect time to add a little va-va-voom to day time dressing, Milan is where the fashion world gets dressed up. It’s about sky scrapper heels and that ultimate ‘wow’ outfit. Think Anna Dello Russo and wear an amazing cocktail dress (preferably Dolce & Gabbana) with your favourite pair of Louboutins and your Milan look is good to go!

PARIS

Failsafe and perfectly gorgeous. The Paris fashion Week ‘ideal outfit’ includes skinny jeans, a striped Breton style top and blazer (with shoulder pads… obviously), worn with an elegant pair of heels. If Emmanuelle Alt is your style icon then this look is easy. Great tailoring is a must and brands to be seen in include Balmain and Isabel Marant. It’s simple, sophisticated and totally cool!

by Siobhan Cooper

What to wear to the Fashion Weeks?

Trend Report

STREET STYLES

If you are lucky enough to be a regular attendee at the Fashion Weeks worldwide, or just take inspiration from cities renowned for their street style, you will know that the trends on the street can be as captivating as the shows themselves.

Manchester based stylist Siobhan Cooper takes four of the biggest fashion cities and summarises their distinct street styles...

ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELLIE SUTTON

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NEW YORK

It’s the first of the Fashion weeks and there is always a battle to be the first person papped in the ‘must have’ item of the season. Then there’s the weather, which can play havoc with wardrobe plans. However, even if it’s snowing and you don’t have ‘that’ Kenzo sweatshirt, the key is to keep it cute and playful but perfectly put together. The New York wardrobe is fun but always very well thought out.

LONDON

Layer up the craziness and add a dash of high street because there are no rules! It’s not only the big fashion names that get papped at London Fashion Week but also all the army of fashion students and bloggers who take over Somerset House. Don’t worry about wardrobe essentials at LFW, just get creative and brave a fashion forward hair-cut.

MILAN

This is the perfect time to add a little va-va-voom to day time dressing, Milan is where the fashion world gets dressed up. It’s about sky scrapper heels and that ultimate ‘wow’ outfit. Think Anna Dello Russo and wear an amazing cocktail dress (preferably Dolce & Gabbana) with your favourite pair of Louboutins and your Milan look is good to go!

PARIS

Failsafe and perfectly gorgeous. The Paris fashion Week ‘ideal outfit’ includes skinny jeans, a striped Breton style top and blazer (with shoulder pads… obviously), worn with an elegant pair of heels. If Emmanuelle Alt is your style icon then this look is easy. Great tailoring is a must and brands to be seen in include Balmain and Isabel Marant. It’s simple, sophisticated and totally cool!

by Siobhan Cooper

What to wear to the Fashion Weeks?

Trend Report

STREET STYLES

If you are lucky enough to be a regular attendee at the Fashion Weeks worldwide, or just take inspiration from cities renowned for their street style, you will know that the trends on the street can be as captivating as the shows themselves.

Manchester based stylist Siobhan Cooper takes four of the biggest fashion cities and summarises their distinct street styles...

ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELLIE SUTTON

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NEW YORK

It’s the first of the Fashion weeks and there is always a battle to be the first person papped in the ‘must have’ item of the season. Then there’s the weather, which can play havoc with wardrobe plans. However, even if it’s snowing and you don’t have ‘that’ Kenzo sweatshirt, the key is to keep it cute and playful but perfectly put together. The New York wardrobe is fun but always very well thought out.

LONDON

Layer up the craziness and add a dash of high street because there are no rules! It’s not only the big fashion names that get papped at London Fashion Week but also all the army of fashion students and bloggers who take over Somerset House. Don’t worry about wardrobe essentials at LFW, just get creative and brave a fashion forward hair-cut.

MILAN

This is the perfect time to add a little va-va-voom to day time dressing, Milan is where the fashion world gets dressed up. It’s about sky scrapper heels and that ultimate ‘wow’ outfit. Think Anna Dello Russo and wear an amazing cocktail dress (preferably Dolce & Gabbana) with your favourite pair of Louboutins and your Milan look is good to go!

PARIS

Failsafe and perfectly gorgeous. The Paris fashion Week ‘ideal outfit’ includes skinny jeans, a striped Breton style top and blazer (with shoulder pads… obviously), worn with an elegant pair of heels. If Emmanuelle Alt is your style icon then this look is easy. Great tailoring is a must and brands to be seen in include Balmain and Isabel Marant. It’s simple, sophisticated and totally cool!

by Siobhan Cooper

What to wear to the Fashion Weeks?

Trend Report

STREET STYLES

If you are lucky enough to be a regular attendee at the Fashion Weeks worldwide, or just take inspiration from cities renowned for their street style, you will know that the trends on the street can be as captivating as the shows themselves.

Manchester based stylist Siobhan Cooper takes four of the biggest fashion cities and summarises their distinct street styles...

ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELLIE SUTTON

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NEW YORK

It’s the first of the Fashion weeks and there is always a battle to be the first person papped in the ‘must have’ item of the season. Then there’s the weather, which can play havoc with wardrobe plans. However, even if it’s snowing and you don’t have ‘that’ Kenzo sweatshirt, the key is to keep it cute and playful but perfectly put together. The New York wardrobe is fun but always very well thought out.

LONDON

Layer up the craziness and add a dash of high street because there are no rules! It’s not only the big fashion names that get papped at London Fashion Week but also all the army of fashion students and bloggers who take over Somerset House. Don’t worry about wardrobe essentials at LFW, just get creative and brave a fashion forward hair-cut.

MILAN

This is the perfect time to add a little va-va-voom to day time dressing, Milan is where the fashion world gets dressed up. It’s about sky scrapper heels and that ultimate ‘wow’ outfit. Think Anna Dello Russo and wear an amazing cocktail dress (preferably Dolce & Gabbana) with your favourite pair of Louboutins and your Milan look is good to go!

PARIS

Failsafe and perfectly gorgeous. The Paris fashion Week ‘ideal outfit’ includes skinny jeans, a striped Breton style top and blazer (with shoulder pads… obviously), worn with an elegant pair of heels. If Emmanuelle Alt is your style icon then this look is easy. Great tailoring is a must and brands to be seen in include Balmain and Isabel Marant. It’s simple, sophisticated and totally cool!

by Siobhan Cooper

What to wear to the Fashion Weeks?

Trend Report

STREET STYLES

If you are lucky enough to be a regular attendee at the Fashion Weeks worldwide, or just take inspiration from cities renowned for their street style, you will know that the trends on the street can be as captivating as the shows themselves.

Manchester based stylist Siobhan Cooper takes four of the biggest fashion cities and summarises their distinct street styles...

ILLUSTRATIONS BY ELLIE SUTTON

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_LipsThis look is finished off beautifully with a classic nude lip - matte lipsticks are the most obvious choice for a 60’s look, but a gloss can work as well, so long as it isn’t shimmery or sparkly. My favourite nude at the moment is MAC’s ‘Shy Girl’ as it contains just enough pink to add definition. Also – watch out for anything too pale as it can look chalky and make the mouth appear smaller.

The 60’s were one of the most iconic eras for make-up and styling, with looks referencing the period on the catwalks almost every season. This season was no exception, with an Edie Sedgwick inspired look on the spring/summer catwalk for Marc Jacobs (created by make-up legend Francois Nars). Classic kohl cat-flick liner featured by Peter Phillips at Chanel – the cat liner in particular has become a catwalk and editorial staple, considered both a contemporary and classic go-to look by make-up artists around the world.

_EyesBlack lined cat-flick eyes are the most simple way to reference a 60’s look - both easy to do and easy to wear. For this kind of liner you can use either a kohl, a gel liner or a liquid liner for precision - I personally prefer a gel liner like MAC’s Black Track for staying power, applied with a thin liner brush. Top it off with lots of black mascara (false lashes are a great way to turn it into an evening look) and line your bottom waterline with a white or flesh coloured pencil to make eyes appear larger.

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_The Trend_60’s_adapt the look_ loose waves + high gloss lipstick = party ready!

STYLEetc

PublicationFashion / Lifestyle Quarterly Magazine

SCANDI STYLE SCOUTIf one thing is for sure, it’s that our Scandi neighbours know a thing or two about fashion. We all

know and love high street favourites H&M and COS, and have had a taste of the effortlessly cool Scandi aesthetic with designer labels Acne and DAY Birger et Mikkleson, but there’s so much more. Photographer

Sven Eselgroth is currently embarking on a trip through Scandinavia, camera in hand, to meet and photograph some more of the labels to watch.

Words by Christina Georgiou | Images by Sven Eselgroth

Elegant and feminine are words used to describethe collections of Rützou. The label was founded in 2000 when Susanne Rützou (pictured below) set out on her own after six years with Swedish label Bruuns Bazaar, with the aim of creating a collection that reflected her personal style. Susanneis a hands-on designer and Rützou is led by hereye for timeless pieces in beautiful design. Expecteclectic bohemian prints, sophisticated draping and quality tailoring. rutzou.com

Velour was founded in 1997 when designer Per Andersson (pictured left) took over his grandmother’s clothes shop in Gothenberg and renamed it Nostalgi, offering clothes from different decades in an inspiring environment of art and design. Inspired by the store’s creative customers, Per Andersson launched collections for men and women under the brand Velour in 2005. Lines are simple and classic with a ‘preppy’ feel, and the focus is on quality fabrics and detailing in a palette of pale block colours to represent the coastal regions of Sweden. velour.se

After establishing itself as a successful menswear store in Copenhagen in 2002, the team behind Norse spent a few years laying the foundations for their own label. Launched in 2009 Norse Projects turns out functional menswear taking inspiration from street culture, skateboarding, architecture and the Danish landscape. Collections focus on quality, with European sourced and sewn pieces and a paired back aesthetic. norseprojects.com

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SCANDI STYLE SCOUTIf one thing is for sure, it’s that our Scandi neighbours know a thing or two about fashion. We all

know and love high street favourites H&M and COS, and have had a taste of the effortlessly cool Scandi aesthetic with designer labels Acne and DAY Birger et Mikkleson, but there’s so much more. Photographer

Sven Eselgroth is currently embarking on a trip through Scandinavia, camera in hand, to meet and photograph some more of the labels to watch.

Words by Christina Georgiou | Images by Sven Eselgroth

Elegant and feminine are words used to describethe collections of Rützou. The label was founded in 2000 when Susanne Rützou (pictured below) set out on her own after six years with Swedish label Bruuns Bazaar, with the aim of creating a collection that reflected her personal style. Susanneis a hands-on designer and Rützou is led by hereye for timeless pieces in beautiful design. Expecteclectic bohemian prints, sophisticated draping and quality tailoring. rutzou.com

Velour was founded in 1997 when designer Per Andersson (pictured left) took over his grandmother’s clothes shop in Gothenberg and renamed it Nostalgi, offering clothes from different decades in an inspiring environment of art and design. Inspired by the store’s creative customers, Per Andersson launched collections for men and women under the brand Velour in 2005. Lines are simple and classic with a ‘preppy’ feel, and the focus is on quality fabrics and detailing in a palette of pale block colours to represent the coastal regions of Sweden. velour.se

After establishing itself as a successful menswear store in Copenhagen in 2002, the team behind Norse spent a few years laying the foundations for their own label. Launched in 2009 Norse Projects turns out functional menswear taking inspiration from street culture, skateboarding, architecture and the Danish landscape. Collections focus on quality, with European sourced and sewn pieces and a paired back aesthetic. norseprojects.com

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Game On! Fabulously Floral

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Fashion Trends

by Grace Fleming

The strikingly modern Sports Luxe silhouette celebrates soft jersey fabrics, racer back necklines and neon tones. In her collection for Milly, inspired by the clean lines and comfort of traditional sportswear, Michelle Smith shows us how it’s done. Emulate the look with this handy Jim Bag, the proceeds of which go to the Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Charity, and this structured pep-hem dress courtesy of ASOS.

Yes, again! But this is a floral trend not as you know it!The concept of the floral print has been transformed this season with the catwalks showcasing a much darker palette of fuchsias and deep purples, amongst 3D floral embellishments set to wow. Missguided have a fabulous range of reasonably priced floral fancies to help you channel this trend. Think Alice in Wonderland meets picnic chic!

REPORT We’ve compiled a mini edit of this season’s key trends from the catwalks whilst offering you some purse friendly alternatives to those designer price tags.

TREND SS14

CATWALK: Milly by Michelle Smith SS14

Pep Hem Colourblock Bodycon Dress, £35 (asos.com)Limited Edition Pink JimBag, £45 (jimbag.co.uk)

CATWALK: Mary Kantrantzou SS14

Crystal Floral Cropped Blouse, £14.99 (missguided.co.uk)Lana Oversized Floral Crown, £38 (rocknrose.co.uk)

CATWALK: Burberry Prorsum SS14

Trapeze Coat with Stepped Hem, £75 (asos.com)Jacquard Pleat Mini Skirt, £40 (asos.com)

CATWALK: Hermes SS14

Gingham Full Skirt, £12, PrimarkJungle Kimono Dress, £130, Topshop Boutique (topshop.com)

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Fashion Trends

The candy shop trend has stormed the catwalks with sugary shades of sherbet lemon and icy blue. The Burberry Prorsum collection in particular showcased a beautiful pastel palette of formal wears - fitted lace shirts tucked into figure hugging pencil skirts complete with contrasting outerwear. Thanks to ASOS you can get this working girl look at a fraction of the price!

Ignore everything you were told about fashion this Season by nabbing yourself some contrasting garish garments - you have our permission! The SS14 runways were bustling with an array of brightly coloured prints, from pop-art pieces at Celine, to Cuban - inspired jumpsuits at Hermes. Stand out from the crowd with this tropical Topshop playsuit, or for a real bargain, bag yourself this bold gingham midi-skirt from Primark.

At last! It’s finally time for us to stop sifting through winter sales rejects and start hunting for our shinynew spring wardrobes!

Game On! Fabulously Floral

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Fashion Trends

by Grace Fleming

The strikingly modern Sports Luxe silhouette celebrates soft jersey fabrics, racer back necklines and neon tones. In her collection for Milly, inspired by the clean lines and comfort of traditional sportswear, Michelle Smith shows us how it’s done. Emulate the look with this handy Jim Bag, the proceeds of which go to the Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention Charity, and this structured pep-hem dress courtesy of ASOS.

Yes, again! But this is a floral trend not as you know it!The concept of the floral print has been transformed this season with the catwalks showcasing a much darker palette of fuchsias and deep purples, amongst 3D floral embellishments set to wow. Missguided have a fabulous range of reasonably priced floral fancies to help you channel this trend. Think Alice in Wonderland meets picnic chic!

REPORT We’ve compiled a mini edit of this season’s key trends from the catwalks whilst offering you some purse friendly alternatives to those designer price tags.

TREND SS14

CATWALK: Milly by Michelle Smith SS14

Pep Hem Colourblock Bodycon Dress, £35 (asos.com)Limited Edition Pink JimBag, £45 (jimbag.co.uk)

CATWALK: Mary Kantrantzou SS14

Crystal Floral Cropped Blouse, £14.99 (missguided.co.uk)Lana Oversized Floral Crown, £38 (rocknrose.co.uk)

CATWALK: Burberry Prorsum SS14

Trapeze Coat with Stepped Hem, £75 (asos.com)Jacquard Pleat Mini Skirt, £40 (asos.com)

CATWALK: Hermes SS14

Gingham Full Skirt, £12, PrimarkJungle Kimono Dress, £130, Topshop Boutique (topshop.com)

Sweet Thing Popping Prints

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Fashion Trends

The candy shop trend has stormed the catwalks with sugary shades of sherbet lemon and icy blue. The Burberry Prorsum collection in particular showcased a beautiful pastel palette of formal wears - fitted lace shirts tucked into figure hugging pencil skirts complete with contrasting outerwear. Thanks to ASOS you can get this working girl look at a fraction of the price!

Ignore everything you were told about fashion this Season by nabbing yourself some contrasting garish garments - you have our permission! The SS14 runways were bustling with an array of brightly coloured prints, from pop-art pieces at Celine, to Cuban - inspired jumpsuits at Hermes. Stand out from the crowd with this tropical Topshop playsuit, or for a real bargain, bag yourself this bold gingham midi-skirt from Primark.

At last! It’s finally time for us to stop sifting through winter sales rejects and start hunting for our shinynew spring wardrobes!

Beauty for Her

There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are golden brown. Autumn is upon us! Here’s our edit of beauty products to help you channel the key looks of the

season whilst keeping your skin fresh and protected.

Origins, GinZing Energy Boosting

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Bobbi Brown, Brow Kit

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Featuring Panax Ginseng and Caffeine, this lightweight, oil-free

facial moisturizer jumpstarts skin’s hydration levels, creating a vibrant glow and reducing the effects of

harsh weather.

Available from House of Fraser,

£23 for 50ml

This season is all about bold brows a la Miss Delevingne.

This handy palette features two shadows, a mirror, mini tweezer

and brow brush.

Available from Harvey Nichols Manchester,

£35

Her Beauty

Ciate, Caviar Manicure Set

By Kilian, Playing With The Devil Fragrance

Inspired by forbidden fruits, this fragrance is built on a set of contrasts

and oppositions. Scents of orange and white peach are complemented by black pepper and sandalwood.

Available from Harvey Nichols, £160 for 50ml

MAC, Bulk Cleansing Wipes

Taking off your make-up is quick and easy with these wipes. They remove even the boldest of make-up and are infused with protective vitamin E to

hydrate and nourish.

Available at House of Fraser,

£19.50

Tom Ford, Bruised Plum Lipstick

Berry lips are a quick way to achieve a chic look this autumn. Specially treated

colour pigments ensure this colour stays put so you can step out bold and

confi dent.

Available from Selfridges,

£32.55

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Mulberry,

Henry Wash Bag

This extravagant wash bag is made from textured nylon with leather

detailing and contains two zip compartments for all

your grooming essentials.

Available from Mulberry, £175

His Beauty

Whether you’re having a cosy night in, or heading out on an autumn mini-break,

make sure you’re well groomed, relaxed and smelling good this season with

our pick of the best men’s beauty products

by Grace Fleming

Chanel, Bleu de Chanel

Eau de Toilette Spray

This classic cologne combines woody aromatic scents of sandalwood and cedar with subtle hints of

grapefruit and pink pepper to keep you feeling fresh and

alert all day long!

Available from House of Fraser, £45.50 for 50ml

Acqua di Parma,

Collezione Barbiere

Aftershave Balm

This aftershave balm has a fresh gel texture that is fast absorbing and

lightweight. Deeply moisturising to help calm irritations, sooth skin and

prevent ingrowing hairs.

Exclusive to Selfridges, £40

Molton Brown,

Bracing Silverbirch

Thermal Muscle Soak

Add a sprinkling of these thermal salts to your evening bath.Silverbirch,

cedarwood, cumin and bergamot combine to invigorate and condition

the skin whilst easing aches and pains.

Available from Molton Brown,£19 for 300g

Textured nails are a subtle yet effective way to make a statement. Decorate your nails with the multi

coloured pearls, using any colour as your base for an extravagant look.

Available from Selfridges,

£18

Shiseido Men, Deep

Cleansing Scrub

This invigorating face scrub uses a triple cleansing action of large botanical scrubbing beads, microbeads and refi ning granules

to eliminate roughness, blackheads and dull skin cells.

Available from Harvey Nichols Manchester,

£22 for 125ml

Dermalogica,

Shave Kit

Dermalogica’s exclusive three-step regimen takes into account beard type, hair growth pattern and skin condition for your best shave yet.

Available from Harvey Nichols Manchester,

£42.50

Beauty for Her

There’s a chill in the air and the leaves are golden brown. Autumn is upon us! Here’s our edit of beauty products to help you channel the key looks of the

season whilst keeping your skin fresh and protected.

Origins, GinZing Energy Boosting

Moisturizer

Bobbi Brown, Brow Kit

50

Featuring Panax Ginseng and Caffeine, this lightweight, oil-free

facial moisturizer jumpstarts skin’s hydration levels, creating a vibrant glow and reducing the effects of

harsh weather.

Available from House of Fraser,

£23 for 50ml

This season is all about bold brows a la Miss Delevingne.

This handy palette features two shadows, a mirror, mini tweezer

and brow brush.

Available from Harvey Nichols Manchester,

£35

Her Beauty

Ciate, Caviar Manicure Set

By Kilian, Playing With The Devil Fragrance

Inspired by forbidden fruits, this fragrance is built on a set of contrasts

and oppositions. Scents of orange and white peach are complemented by black pepper and sandalwood.

Available from Harvey Nichols, £160 for 50ml

MAC, Bulk Cleansing Wipes

Taking off your make-up is quick and easy with these wipes. They remove even the boldest of make-up and are infused with protective vitamin E to

hydrate and nourish.

Available at House of Fraser,

£19.50

Tom Ford, Bruised Plum Lipstick

Berry lips are a quick way to achieve a chic look this autumn. Specially treated

colour pigments ensure this colour stays put so you can step out bold and

confi dent.

Available from Selfridges,

£32.55

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Mulberry,

Henry Wash Bag

This extravagant wash bag is made from textured nylon with leather

detailing and contains two zip compartments for all

your grooming essentials.

Available from Mulberry, £175

His Beauty

Whether you’re having a cosy night in, or heading out on an autumn mini-break,

make sure you’re well groomed, relaxed and smelling good this season with

our pick of the best men’s beauty products

by Grace Fleming

Chanel, Bleu de Chanel

Eau de Toilette Spray

This classic cologne combines woody aromatic scents of sandalwood and cedar with subtle hints of

grapefruit and pink pepper to keep you feeling fresh and

alert all day long!

Available from House of Fraser, £45.50 for 50ml

Acqua di Parma,

Collezione Barbiere

Aftershave Balm

This aftershave balm has a fresh gel texture that is fast absorbing and

lightweight. Deeply moisturising to help calm irritations, sooth skin and

prevent ingrowing hairs.

Exclusive to Selfridges, £40

Molton Brown,

Bracing Silverbirch

Thermal Muscle Soak

Add a sprinkling of these thermal salts to your evening bath.Silverbirch,

cedarwood, cumin and bergamot combine to invigorate and condition

the skin whilst easing aches and pains.

Available from Molton Brown,£19 for 300g

Textured nails are a subtle yet effective way to make a statement. Decorate your nails with the multi

coloured pearls, using any colour as your base for an extravagant look.

Available from Selfridges,

£18

Shiseido Men, Deep

Cleansing Scrub

This invigorating face scrub uses a triple cleansing action of large botanical scrubbing beads, microbeads and refi ning granules

to eliminate roughness, blackheads and dull skin cells.

Available from Harvey Nichols Manchester,

£22 for 125ml

Dermalogica,

Shave Kit

Dermalogica’s exclusive three-step regimen takes into account beard type, hair growth pattern and skin condition for your best shave yet.

Available from Harvey Nichols Manchester,

£42.50

Autumn 2013 Beauty

Summer 2013 Stylist for Her Summer 2013 Fashion News

Autumn 2013 Fashion Trends

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Styling | Gemma Latham

Hair & Make-up | Nita Malata

Model | Coral @ Boss Model Management

Lighting Assistant | Laura Illouz

Floral appliqué Vest, £38, Topshop, Earrings, stylists own, Floral hat, customised for shoot by Celia & Co

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Photographer Katie Peshke

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Hair & Make-Up Rebecca Anderton

rebeccaanderton.co.uk

Fashion Editor Siobhan Cooper

Fashion Assistant Gemma Latham

Flowers Celia & Co.

celiaandco.co.uk

Model Tanya Beetham

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White crop top, £23, American ApparelShorts , £34, American Apparel, Brogues, £32, Topshop Moustache necklace, £8.50, Topshop Bowler hat, £25, Topshop Tights, Stylists own

Photographer – Layla Sailorwww.laylasailor.com

Hair & Make-Up – Katie O’Dowdwww.katieodowd.co.uk

Stylist – Siobhan CooperAssistant stylist – Gemma Latham

Model – Freya Holmes at Industry People,www.industrypeople.co.uk

Shot at Pumpkin Studios

Currently Coveting

Shop the Look:

LolaLola is the latest boutique to arrive on the streets of

Wilmslow. Stocking rails of mouth-watering dresses and some of the most glamorous of brands in fashion, including Pucci and Donna Karen, the price tags may not be small but

the splurge will definitely be worth it.

SelfridgesThe fail safe shop for a party dress, whatever your budget.

This winter they are introducing some more ‘out-there’ names to Manchester such as Haider Ackerman and A.F Vandevorst . Brands like these, when stocked alongside

Manchester girl’s staples such as Herve Leger and Roland Mouret will mean, you will find something to suit it, no

matter what your dance moves are.

Harvey Nichols ManchesterExtravagance at its best. With accessories to die for

including, the destination that is the Louboutin boutique, Harvey Nichols Manchester is the one stop shop to splash your cash. From Gucci to Cavalli, it is ideal for the lady who

loves opulent Italian style.

Glam Rockz

Show Stopping Fashion, That’ll Have You Dancing

In-To Autumn

Rather than letting the gloomy weather and dark evenings get you down, it’s

time to glam up and hit the dance floor. Step away from the safety net of your average little black dress

and add some va-va-voom to your outfit. The nights are longer, so spend them

partying in style.

~ Siobhan Cooper

Show Stopping Fashion, That’ll Have You Dancing

into Autumn

Rather than letting the gloomy weather and dark evenings get you down, it’s

time to glam up and hit the dance floor. Step away from the safety net of your average little black dress

and add some va-va-voom to your outfit. The nights are longer, spend them

partying in style.

Jumpsuit, £470, Tibi (at Lola Wilmslow), Chain & pearl bra, £25, Freedom at Topshop, Gold Stilettos, £810, YSL (at Harvey Nichols Manchester), Bracelet, £210, Christopher Kane for Atelier Swarovski (at Lola Wilmslow), Earrings, stylists own, Gold bangles, stylists own, Ring, stylists own

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FlannelsIf you struggle with the hustle and bustle of department stores, Flannels is the premier boutique in Manchester city centre. Ideal for a more intimate and relaxed shopping trip, it has an edited selection from some of the best known names in fashion. The

store may be small but it certainly does not comprimise on style.

Topshop

Heading on a night out without a big budget? Topshop is an affordable and

fun way to add a bit of newness to your wardrobe. Experiment with trends and make the look your own by mixing it with designer

and vintage pieces.

A taste of things to come...

Sequin dress, £2,500, Donna Karen Resort Collection (will be available at LOLA Wilmslow), Black glitter stilettos, £765, YSL (at Harvey Nichols Manchester), Bracelet, £210, Christopher Kane for Atelier Swarovski (at Lola Wilmslow), Earrings, stylists own, Sunglasses, stylists own, Ring, stylists own

Black blazer, £945, Stella McCartney (at Selfridges), Bra, £59 Undressed by Marlies Dekkers (at Selfridges), Knickers, £27 Undressed by Marlies Dekkers (at Selfridges), Black glitter stilettos, £765, YSL (at Harvey Nichols Manchester), Gold tassle Necklace, £18.50, Freedom at Topshop, Earrings, £8.50, Freedom at Topshop

Dress, £360, Just Cavali (at Harvey Nichols Manchester), Black glitter stilettos, £765, YSL (at Harvey Nichols Manchester), Earrings, £7.99, H&M, Ring, stylists own

Prepare to embrace rich textures and an Autumnal palette in beautifully classic menswear that will never date

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Hair & Make-up | Lois Pickup

Styling Assistant | Laura McVeagh

Model | Henry Smith @ Boss Model Management

Location | Rogue Artist Studios, Manchester

Knit top , £29.99 at H&MKnit Skirt, £29.99 at H&MPatterned Trousers, £34.99 at H&MNeon shirt, £235, Acne (at Selfridges)Green Leather shoes, £49.99 at H&M

Update your wardrobe with adventurous layers this season.

Be bold with print, bronze and neon.

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WildsPhotography | Xanthe Ellisxanthehutchinson.com Fashion Editor | Siobhan CooperFashion Assistant | Gemma LathamMake Up | Rebecca Andertonrebeccaanderton.co.ukHair | Laura and Ria Kulik at Hair BankModels | Tabitha and Kristieat Boss Model Managementbossmodelmanagement.co.uk

Shot at Pumpkin Studios

With thanks to Selfridges Exchange Square and Black White Denim

ASUMMERSTROLL

Photography | Jon Shard

Fashion Styling | Bryan Harrop at Boss Creatives

Art Direction | Josh Taylor

Model | Jared at Boss Model Management

Hair and Make-up | Liz Rochford at Boss Creatives

Fashion Assistant | Kylie Thompson

Assistant | Duncan Elliot

Coral shorts, £70, J.Lindeberg (at Harvey Nichols Manchester)Black print shirt £375, Balenciaga (at Selfridges Manchester)Belt, £10, Topman

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Styling | Zoe Hancock

Hair & Make up | Temi Aboderin

Photography Assistants

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Model | Kaitlin at Boss Model Management

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Long-Sleeved T-Shirt, £100, Commes des Garcons at Hervia BazaarSkirt, £190, MSGM at Harvey NicholsSunglasses, £170, Wildfox at Harvey Nichols Glitter socks,£3.50, TopshopSilver Sandals, £24, Glamorous Pineapple Bag, £14.99, H&M

Jewellery (worn throughout):Beachcomber necklace, £90, Alexis Dove at Green+BenzRussian Textile Bangles, large £10 and small £48, Jessica Flinn at Green+Benz ,Pink Bracelet, £28, Unique at Green+BenzPink Acrylic & Resin Ring, £8, (Dania Bailey Designs at Etsy)Rose Gold Vermeil Peony Ring, £890, Green+Benz

Model | Evie Morton at Boss Model ManagementPhotography | Layla SailorIllustration | Lisa Stannard Hair & Make-Up | Rebecca AndertonStyling | Siobhan Cooper Styling Assistant | Gemma Latham

Dress, £875, Marni (at Selfridges) Earrings, £8.50, Freedom at Topshop

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placements, colour blocking, panelling and

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colour, will add a sophisticated element to

season, contrasted against wool or nylon,

through chest band details, contrast sleeves,

placket taping and patchwork details, as seen by

Lou Dalton, BLK DNM and MKI Black.

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Quilting remains important and techniques are

vertical segmented panels reproportion body

panels and add to the minimalist rider look.

whilst varsity-inspired tippings and diamond

quilting add an unexpected sporty aesthetic

Dolce & Gabbana and Kenzo.

coming season as selected by La Vida Dresser.

River Island, £65

Kenzo, £920

JBRAND, £240

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Focusing on fashion, lifestyle and nightlife, we target both the

men and women of both these glamorous cities between the ages

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an insight into the top lifestyle destinations as well as exclusive

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As well as catering to our readers, we offer our advertisers the

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Kiehl’s ‘Heavy Lifting’ Facial Fuel is specifically designed for men’s thicker and coarser skin. The anti-

aging cream is designed to moisture, lift and firm while reducing

the appearance of fine lines. A great all-rounder.

This high performance foam moulds itself to

the contours of the face for the cleanest, closest

shave. Chinese Date, English Oak and Witch Hazel help defend the skin against irritation

and razor burn, leaving the skin feeling

nourished, softened and refreshed.

ELEMIS FOAMING SHAVE GEL£21

KIEHL’S HEAVY LIFTING MOISTURIZER £38

LAB SERIES FACE TREATMENT£22

CLINIQUE EYE GEL £22

Award winning Pro LS All-In-One Face

Treatment is ideal for the busy man who

demands a skincare product that works just as hard as he

does. The superlight, fast-absorbing formula

with 4 skin benefits smoothes, moisturises and repairs tired skin,

whilst controlling shine – a treat for your skin.

This best-selling, high-performance face scrubbing gel

eliminates impurities, removes dead skin cells

and evens out skin tone. This soap-free

formula contains Jojoba Oil crystals to deeply exfoliate and cleanse. Ideal for daily use on

all skin types.

NICKEL FACE SCRUB £16

Anti-Fatigue Cooling Eye Gel is an under-eye serum that helps

reduce puffiness while cooling and refreshing the appearance of tired eyes. The lightweight

serum dries quickly for a hydrated look and feel, helping reduce

the appearance of dark under eye circles.

The essential male grooming guide

HIS NOT HERS

A highly concentrated serum, Inhibitif helps reduce the appearance

and density of body hair, minimising the

need for hair removal in just eight weeks. An ideal solution for the gentleman amongst

us who prefer to keep their torsos (and

beyond) hair free.

New innovative Wilkinson Sword 5 Power Select is the only powered razor

with 3 vibration settings, giving you the ultimate shave comfort. Adjusting the shave power is

proven to reduce skin irritation, achieving great looking skin.

Session Series Finishing Hairspray

by TIGI provides long lasting and moveable

hold for contemporary styles. This long-

lasting, fast-drying hairspray will keep

your desired hairstyle in place, whilst

protecting your hair from humidity as well

as conditioning the hair and adding shine.

TIGICATWALK HAIRSPRAY £6.29

WILKINSON SWORD 5 £12.99

T-Pur No-Shine Cleanser is a purifying,

unclogging cleanser ideal for humidity,

hot conditions, daily pollution and stress.

Biotherm T-Pur helps to protect against skin shine, controls sebum

and masters sweat for a no-compromise

result that lasts all day long.

BIOTHERM HOMME NO-SHINE CLEANSER £16.50INHIBITIF

HAIR-FREE SERUM £29.99

Brit Rhythm eau de toilette by Burberry is inspired by the exhilaration and

adrenaline of live music and the electric energy of the crowd. With top notes of basil, verbena, spicy cardamom and juniper berries, and a heart of black leather, patchouli and cedar wood, this fragrance

is both sexy and provocative.

BURBERRY BRIT RHYTHM EAU DE TOILETTE £57 for 90ML

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Valentino ⇡Valentino saw a sixties English sensibility, which has been leading the way for many designer in Paris. The look was centred around the dapper gent in capes and plaid skinny suits, graphic houndstooth Mackintosh coats and slick, luxe leather cocoon jackets and blazers were the focal pieces, with trimmings in fur and panels of black leather details.

Dior Homme ⇡This collection wasn’t about the skinny but more about the athlete, with inspiration being taken from the 1997 space film Gattaca. This translated as pared-down, minimal and clean with functional dressing being the main purpose, executed with a strong sense of clinical. Technical fabrications, belted waists and controlled silhouettes were key components of this collection.

Damir DomaColour was used alongside black and grey, which was a first for the designer. Giant pockets and oversized details could be seen alongside more traditional elements such as the three-button suit. The designer also experimented with denim for the first time with his baggy, carrot-shaped trousers.

Viktor &RolfSkinny and fitted silhouettes and natty printed shirts were teamed with elegant dinner-style jackets at the Viktor & Rolf show. The main colour palette for this collection was grey, black and navy, key colours for this season.

⇡ BalenciagaFor this collection signature style came via the darkly streamlined tailoring, contrasted with the affinity to combine new materials and proportions with the traditional. A pursuit for both rigidity and movement was set out in juxtaposed fabrics of matte, wool, silk, mohair and cotton.

⇡ Kris Van AsscheAt Kris Van Assche the designer created a collection that mixed and matched jackets and jumpers to create a collection where casual elements worked simultaneously with formal pieces. Statement pieces included contrast ties with colour-blocked shirts and blazers.

⇡ HermesThe theme for this collection was ‘Chic le Sport’. Noting the sophisticated allure, taut lines and abundance of energy throughout, with chrome, navy and black and a striking colour palette that was showcased through bold bursts of yellow and pink in the form of trousers and rollnecks.

Tailored Utility

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER harveynichols.com£955

NEIL BARRETTmrporter.com£835

PS BY PAUL SMITHpaulsmith.com£345

ALEXANDER MCQUEENharveynichols.com£1,095

MARNImrporter.com£600

THOM BROWNEmrporter.com£1,925

LANVINmrporter.com£775

MASSIMO PIOMBO £1, 165

BalmainAsia was the destination Olivier Rousteing had on his mind when creating his current A/W 2013-14 menswear collection. The collection is a mix of short, narrow jackets with low-crotch trousers, with sports elements given to tailoring, a signature of the Balmain style.

Tailoring key details for autumn-winter 2013/14 will see a refined approach to classics and a strong focus on contrasting elements, panelling and blocking through colour application and fabric mix.

Lapel shapes will see narrow width proportions update the notch, peak and shawl lapels for a more directional approach to jacket styling this season. We will see the regular width lapel proportions remain a popular contender amongst the highstreet, with the broader peak lapel used to create classic sartorial styling amongst suiting.

Were also beginning to see the contrast lapel take shape this coming season with cord, suede and brushed cottons refreshing the classic heritage looks.

One of the key trends to look out for this season when deciding upon choosing your suit will be Panelling and Pocket details.

We see designers emphasising on the use of pockets to complete the classic sartorial look, and are a popular choice for the modern gentleman due to their timeless nature. Complete this look off with a neatly folded pocket square, and don’t be afraid of using printed or combination of colour mix to show off your individuality and personal style.

If you’re after a fashion focused statement piece, look out for contrast panelling. This is a look that has steadily evolved over recent seasons, and blocking is the most popular seen by both designer and high street brands. Whether done in simpler fabric and colour contrasts across body panel splits or plain, matt and sheen contrasts along sleeves, this look will give you that fashion focus and will look great on the younger gent wanting an update on a classic piece.

Don’t be afraid to mix classic blazers with dressed down smart-fitted jeans in darker tones to give that smart-casual look for everyday tailoring.

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Valentino ⇡Valentino saw a sixties English sensibility, which has been leading the way for many designer in Paris. The look was centred around the dapper gent in capes and plaid skinny suits, graphic houndstooth Mackintosh coats and slick, luxe leather cocoon jackets and blazers were the focal pieces, with trimmings in fur and panels of black leather details.

Dior Homme ⇡This collection wasn’t about the skinny but more about the athlete, with inspiration being taken from the 1997 space film Gattaca. This translated as pared-down, minimal and clean with functional dressing being the main purpose, executed with a strong sense of clinical. Technical fabrications, belted waists and controlled silhouettes were key components of this collection.

Damir DomaColour was used alongside black and grey, which was a first for the designer. Giant pockets and oversized details could be seen alongside more traditional elements such as the three-button suit. The designer also experimented with denim for the first time with his baggy, carrot-shaped trousers.

Viktor &RolfSkinny and fitted silhouettes and natty printed shirts were teamed with elegant dinner-style jackets at the Viktor & Rolf show. The main colour palette for this collection was grey, black and navy, key colours for this season.

⇡ BalenciagaFor this collection signature style came via the darkly streamlined tailoring, contrasted with the affinity to combine new materials and proportions with the traditional. A pursuit for both rigidity and movement was set out in juxtaposed fabrics of matte, wool, silk, mohair and cotton.

⇡ Kris Van AsscheAt Kris Van Assche the designer created a collection that mixed and matched jackets and jumpers to create a collection where casual elements worked simultaneously with formal pieces. Statement pieces included contrast ties with colour-blocked shirts and blazers.

⇡ HermesThe theme for this collection was ‘Chic le Sport’. Noting the sophisticated allure, taut lines and abundance of energy throughout, with chrome, navy and black and a striking colour palette that was showcased through bold bursts of yellow and pink in the form of trousers and rollnecks.

Tailored Utility

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER harveynichols.com£955

NEIL BARRETTmrporter.com£835

PS BY PAUL SMITHpaulsmith.com£345

ALEXANDER MCQUEENharveynichols.com£1,095

MARNImrporter.com£600

THOM BROWNEmrporter.com£1,925

LANVINmrporter.com£775

MASSIMO PIOMBO £1, 165

BalmainAsia was the destination Olivier Rousteing had on his mind when creating his current A/W 2013-14 menswear collection. The collection is a mix of short, narrow jackets with low-crotch trousers, with sports elements given to tailoring, a signature of the Balmain style.

Tailoring key details for autumn-winter 2013/14 will see a refined approach to classics and a strong focus on contrasting elements, panelling and blocking through colour application and fabric mix.

Lapel shapes will see narrow width proportions update the notch, peak and shawl lapels for a more directional approach to jacket styling this season. We will see the regular width lapel proportions remain a popular contender amongst the highstreet, with the broader peak lapel used to create classic sartorial styling amongst suiting.

Were also beginning to see the contrast lapel take shape this coming season with cord, suede and brushed cottons refreshing the classic heritage looks.

One of the key trends to look out for this season when deciding upon choosing your suit will be Panelling and Pocket details.

We see designers emphasising on the use of pockets to complete the classic sartorial look, and are a popular choice for the modern gentleman due to their timeless nature. Complete this look off with a neatly folded pocket square, and don’t be afraid of using printed or combination of colour mix to show off your individuality and personal style.

If you’re after a fashion focused statement piece, look out for contrast panelling. This is a look that has steadily evolved over recent seasons, and blocking is the most popular seen by both designer and high street brands. Whether done in simpler fabric and colour contrasts across body panel splits or plain, matt and sheen contrasts along sleeves, this look will give you that fashion focus and will look great on the younger gent wanting an update on a classic piece.

Don’t be afraid to mix classic blazers with dressed down smart-fitted jeans in darker tones to give that smart-casual look for everyday tailoring.

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Valentino ⇡Valentino saw a sixties English sensibility, which has been leading the way for many designer in Paris. The look was centred around the dapper gent in capes and plaid skinny suits, graphic houndstooth Mackintosh coats and slick, luxe leather cocoon jackets and blazers were the focal pieces, with trimmings in fur and panels of black leather details.

Dior Homme ⇡This collection wasn’t about the skinny but more about the athlete, with inspiration being taken from the 1997 space film Gattaca. This translated as pared-down, minimal and clean with functional dressing being the main purpose, executed with a strong sense of clinical. Technical fabrications, belted waists and controlled silhouettes were key components of this collection.

Damir DomaColour was used alongside black and grey, which was a first for the designer. Giant pockets and oversized details could be seen alongside more traditional elements such as the three-button suit. The designer also experimented with denim for the first time with his baggy, carrot-shaped trousers.

Viktor &RolfSkinny and fitted silhouettes and natty printed shirts were teamed with elegant dinner-style jackets at the Viktor & Rolf show. The main colour palette for this collection was grey, black and navy, key colours for this season.

⇡ BalenciagaFor this collection signature style came via the darkly streamlined tailoring, contrasted with the affinity to combine new materials and proportions with the traditional. A pursuit for both rigidity and movement was set out in juxtaposed fabrics of matte, wool, silk, mohair and cotton.

⇡ Kris Van AsscheAt Kris Van Assche the designer created a collection that mixed and matched jackets and jumpers to create a collection where casual elements worked simultaneously with formal pieces. Statement pieces included contrast ties with colour-blocked shirts and blazers.

⇡ HermesThe theme for this collection was ‘Chic le Sport’. Noting the sophisticated allure, taut lines and abundance of energy throughout, with chrome, navy and black and a striking colour palette that was showcased through bold bursts of yellow and pink in the form of trousers and rollnecks.

Tailored Utility

ANN DEMEULEMEESTER harveynichols.com£955

NEIL BARRETTmrporter.com£835

PS BY PAUL SMITHpaulsmith.com£345

ALEXANDER MCQUEENharveynichols.com£1,095

MARNImrporter.com£600

THOM BROWNEmrporter.com£1,925

LANVINmrporter.com£775

MASSIMO PIOMBO £1, 165

BalmainAsia was the destination Olivier Rousteing had on his mind when creating his current A/W 2013-14 menswear collection. The collection is a mix of short, narrow jackets with low-crotch trousers, with sports elements given to tailoring, a signature of the Balmain style.

Tailoring key details for autumn-winter 2013/14 will see a refined approach to classics and a strong focus on contrasting elements, panelling and blocking through colour application and fabric mix.

Lapel shapes will see narrow width proportions update the notch, peak and shawl lapels for a more directional approach to jacket styling this season. We will see the regular width lapel proportions remain a popular contender amongst the highstreet, with the broader peak lapel used to create classic sartorial styling amongst suiting.

Were also beginning to see the contrast lapel take shape this coming season with cord, suede and brushed cottons refreshing the classic heritage looks.

One of the key trends to look out for this season when deciding upon choosing your suit will be Panelling and Pocket details.

We see designers emphasising on the use of pockets to complete the classic sartorial look, and are a popular choice for the modern gentleman due to their timeless nature. Complete this look off with a neatly folded pocket square, and don’t be afraid of using printed or combination of colour mix to show off your individuality and personal style.

If you’re after a fashion focused statement piece, look out for contrast panelling. This is a look that has steadily evolved over recent seasons, and blocking is the most popular seen by both designer and high street brands. Whether done in simpler fabric and colour contrasts across body panel splits or plain, matt and sheen contrasts along sleeves, this look will give you that fashion focus and will look great on the younger gent wanting an update on a classic piece.

Don’t be afraid to mix classic blazers with dressed down smart-fitted jeans in darker tones to give that smart-casual look for everyday tailoring.

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PATIENT SELECTION & HAIRLINE DESIGN

LIVE SURGERY WORKSHOP

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A LIFE-STAGE ISSUE NOT A JOURNEY TO SHANGRI-LA”

Carlos PuigBessam Farjo

We at ISHRS are very excited about the

Manchester workshop. I am sorry that my

schedule will not allow me to attend, as this

meeting has an outstanding faculty with years

of experience and insights.

Drs. Farjo have been respected educators

and researchers in hair restoration surgery

for years. The profession’s respect for their

work was demonstrated by awarding them

the Platinum Follicle Award last year.

This is an important workshop that is focusing

on how the basic principles of hair restoration

surgery such as hairline design and patient

selection are properly integrated with

contemporary technologies like FUE.

Knowing the Farjo’s as I do, I am sure you will

not only learn a lot but also have a great time

doing it.

Carlos Puig DO

President ISHRS

I am delighted to welcome you all to

sponsored workshop in Western Europe. I

chose the theme of hairline design and patient

selection, as I strongly feel these are amongst

the most critical elements in achieving patient

satisfaction and outstanding hair transplant

surgery results.

I am honoured to have at our disposal some

of the most outstanding and world-renowned

hair surgeons as faculty. I hope you will all

knowledge, experience and wisdom.

Finally, please make sure you take the time

to explore our famous city and this region of

the United Kingdom. Both Nilofer and I, along

any way we can.

Bessam Farjo MB ChB

Workshop Host & Program Chair

WELCOME

“Hairline design and patient selection are amongst the most critical elements in achieving patient satisfaction”

“this meeting has an outstanding

faculty with years of experience and

insights”

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Summary

Within Public Sector Business Sector Support Networks there has been an obsession with hunting Gazelles - an American expression coined originally by David Birch to describe small, fast growing companies (in reference to the fact they can jump higher and run faster than their peers) that create many job opportunities. The problem is that they have proved extremely diffi cult to track as they develop and expand from young, juvenile, start-up or spin-out fi rms into adolescent businesses expanding their turnover and headcount as they venture further into the market jungle. Gazelle hunters argue that if they could only track them from their lair then they would bring home more business trophies to hang on the wall of the stock market boardroom.

Like the overextended metaphor above what started off as a potentially highly profi table academic exercise has become a search for a veritable economic Shrangi-La with high growth companies located over the Zig of the next economic summit or beyond the Zag of the next economic valley. Economic panic resulting from seemingly intractable economic dilemmas has promoted a lazy academic approach based on highly caveated methodological approaches which ignore;

First, during a recession the process of growth is not unidirectional. In the current economic climate many gazelles are caught in the cross-hairs as the economic recession continues to fi nd its mark wounding some, badly disabling others and bringing an unfortunate minority to their knees. Three years growth is now more likely two years growth and one year of decline. Some gazelles are now not able to run as fast or jump as high. Just because a business does not conform to the classic defi nition of a Gazelle, which is companies that have experienced at least 60% growth in employment and additionally defl ated turnover (turnover adjusted for infl ation) over a three year period does not mean that they are not high growth companies. In the present economic circumstances an annual growth rate of 10% or even 5% is a more than acceptable rate of return.

Second, during an economic downturn businesses in certain industry sectors will inevitably face greater barriers to growth than those in other sectors. There will always be businesses that buck the trend but they are the exception to the rule and generally the consequence of the impact of the wider process of creative destruction with lost and displaced business lost elsewhere being won by businesses adopting fundamentally diff erent business models or being the benefi ciaries of new production technologies or technology marketing.

Third, high growth is a function of the life-stage (not chronological age) of a businesses as it reaches a particular level of turnover and number of full time employees.

Fourth, there is a natural ceiling of turnover for businesses of a particular size as measured by employee numbers and business infrastructure capacity. Businesses can be high performance and be considered to have maximised their growth potential, plateaued out and be ready for the next phase of development in their development life-stage although meeting the ability to take advantage of the next major business opportunity may require externally supported growth in the form of venture capital or equity investment by a business angel.

This paper will examine the notion that high growth is a function of the life-stage of the development of a business. It will do this in relation to Merseyside. It seeks to fulfi l two closely inter-related objectives. The fi rst, is to critically re-examine public sector thinking on high growth companies principally to test whether the North West Development Agency growth sector based model was a valid one in terms of a one-size fi ts all approach for Merseyside in general and Liverpool in particular and whether it is possible to identify any serious omissions in terms of growth promoting business support activity. In doing this I re-assess the basis on which I formulated and tested some of my own methodological assumptions about high growth companies that underpinned business economy data research projects I carried out for Business Link North West, then a wholly-owned subsidiary of the NWDA, between 2008-2011.

The second, is to identify those sectors that will potentially best benefi t from a programme of accelerated “super growth” support to be provided by Project EV (Enterprise Village). Project EV is a £2M Private Sector funded scheme backed by ERDF Match Funding led by the consultancy, Rejuvenate Your Business and supported by advice from partners from the legal, accountancy, fi nancial and marketing communications sectors to the value of £250,000 over a three year period. Located in fully serviced offi ce facilities in the Albert Dock 15 selected companies will be situated in a co-working collaborative physical space and working environment where an extensive network of 100 mentors will provide support training and coaching.

Ged Mirfi nBusiness EconomistPeel Policy Forum

Peel Policy Forum Email Address: Ged@peelpolicyforum.co.ukPersonal Email Address: ged@mirfi n5064.freeserve.co.uk

Contents

INTRODUCTION p4.

CHAPTER 1

-Methodological Excursions

p4- 10. CHAPTER 2

-Merseyside in Perspective

p11- 17.A Distorted Economy

Hidden SectorsThe Life Stage Problem Accelerating Busineses

CHAPTER 3

-The Merseyside Economy:

p18- 22.Beyond the Public Sector Re-Generation Game

An Economy Built on Making Things & Attracting Visitors Understanding Blockages

Why We can’t rely on Digital Strategists

CHAPTER 4

-Are You Enterprise Village Ready?

p22- 31.Sprinting Businesses

Blocked Growth/The Glass Ceiling Eff ectThe Need for Nurture & Business Capital

CONCLUSION p32.

BACK ON TRACK

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The Museum explains how and why football has become ‘the people’s game’, a key part of England’s heritage and way of life.

IWM covers of conflicts from the First World War to the present day. It seeks to provide for, and to encourage,

The library is a late-Victorian neo-Gothic building on Deansgate. Opened to the public in 1900.

Situated in the heart of Manchester, the Royal Exchange is an award-winning producing Theatre with a history spanning five decades.

Exchange Square was created after the 1996 IRA bombing and is a major shopping area including Selfridges, New Cathedral Street,

The gallery houses many of the city’s most important fine and decorative art works, which have been Designated as being of national importance.

A city of opportunitues, and a place both to learn and enjoy yourself, Manchester is a trendsetting music and style capital. It’s illustrious past is evident in trademark Victorian buildings and monuments, such as the gothic Town Hall in Albert Square. However the dramatic mix that makes Manchester such a thriving metropolis combines new imaginative buildings with traditional street markets and old pubs to give this city a unique energy.

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San Carlo Chaophraya

Gaucho Grill

Jamie’s Italian

Opus One

Food of the highest quality with its own unique style due to the individuality of the creative chefs. A true essence of authentic Italian food in contemporary surroundings.

New York eatery and bar inspired by Manhattan’s definitive neighbourhoods through honing their unique take on casual fine dining.

Jamie’s Italian features fantastic, rustic dishes, using recipes that Jamie Oliver loves!

Serves innovative modern British food that blends the best of local produce. The decor is theatrical, with soaring ceilings.

With a renowned open kitchen and sunken seated private dining table, guests can get a true taste of Thailand complete with first class service and a bustling atmosphere.

A visually stunning, decadent and opulent environment offering the finest Argentinian food, wines, beers and cocktails.

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National Football Museum

I and my co-Author, Neil Geoghegan, concluded that in terms of the chicken and egg debate, growth in Turnover preceded growth in the number of employees. Consequently, achieving headcount growth is dependent on achieving an increase in the level of turnover. Growing an employee base beyond 9 therefore and achieving the status desired by policy makers as a fully fl edged SME is very diffi cult. Longitudinal analysis of turnover clearly demonstrated that there was a direct correlation between achieving a turnover of more than £1.0m and employing more than 10 Staff . This was very diffi cult for a business start-up to achieve in 3 to 5 Years. Only 47 out of 2770 Start-Up Businesses we analysed (or 1.7%) actually achieved this.

It’s a Life-Stage Problem

The role that more precise defi nition based on access to greatly enhanced and enriched data sets can bring to understanding high growth sectors, of course forms only part of the issue. Another critical element involves understanding precisely when high growth occurs.

The following graphic is taken from a Presentation which was delivered to the ONS Regional Research Conference on the 21st of June 2010 entitled, “Entrepreneur Mapping”:Tracking Businesses along The Journey from Pre-Start to Start-Up to “High Growth”8, 9.

Tracking Businesses along The Journey from Pre-Start to Start-Up to “High Growth”.

What it clearly demonstrates is that only 23.74% of Start-Up Businesses that are 3 years old or less with less than 10 Employees generate a turnover of greater than £400K. Only 1.59%, generate a turnover in excess of £2.5M.

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We further concluded that in the business history of high growth companies it was a “Critical Business Event” which preceded an increase in turnover beyond £400K allowing the business to recruit a critical echelon of new employees that drives the Business forward to achieve the levels of growth required to achieve even higher levels of turnover still. Deeply imbued with the literature on entrepreneurial behaviour at the time we argued that this is the point where opportunity meets hard work. Furthermore such events are not always recognised - they can be planned but more often not they are accidental – the concatenation of a series of fortunate events: what we dubbed, in jest, the Lemony Snicket Moment! The problem is that even when recognised they are not always developed. Few fl edgling entrepreneurs derive maximum benefi t form the opportunities. Many indeed step away from the inherent risk. This is because in order to take advantage of critical events a Business is required to take a risk in terms of funding expansion. This requires the sourcing of capital funding in order to break through the glass ceiling and reach the next plateau in the life stage of business development.

This is why growth hubs which focus purely on the mechanics of actually doing business: legal advice, tax, Vat, accounting, sales & marketing, training & skills, export without a focus on capital expenditure to fund next stage growth omits the key driver of business acceleration. This is why sourcing, applying for and securing funding will be core business competencies and a key service off ering of Project EV.

CHAPTER 2

Business Accelerators

Calling businesses operating in this phase of development Accelerators was deliberate. I owe the term to Maureen Haldane at Manchester Metroplitan University who fi rst deployed the term in relation to achieving diff erent levels of profi ciency in the use of educational technology in the classroom10. I took this concept to show businesses quickly accelerate beyond the foundational development stage adding additional functionality with greater frequency and facility to the pointy where they begin to grow faster developing in a more cohesive fashion. The ultimate epitomy of this metaphor we coined the Usain Bolt Moment with businesses developing a fl uency of performance with Body (Sales & Marketing & Operations) moving in attuned fashion with Mind (Business Intelligence & Accounting Systems).

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Fig 13. The Business Life Cycle: Chasing Down Business Accelerators

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GAZELLES: A GAZELLE COMPANY IS AN AMERICAN EXPRESSION FOR SMALL, FAST GROWING COMPANIES IN REFERENCE TO THE FACT THAT THEY CAN JUMP HIGHER AND RUN FASTER THAN THEIR PEERS), THAT CREATES MANY JOB OPPORTUNITIES. FAST GROWING FIRMS (“GAZELLES”) ARE DEFINED AS COMPANIES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED ART LEAST 60% GROWTH IN EMPLOYMENT AND TURNOVER (TURNOVER ADJUSTED FOR INFLATION) OVER A 3 YEAR PERIOD.

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FOOTNOTES & URLS8. MIRFIN G. & GEOGHEGAN N. “Entrepreneur Mapping: Tracking Businesses along The Journey from Pre-Start to Start-Up to High Growth” : RIU Conference 21stJune 2010 ONS Regional Research Conference, O2 Conference Centre, Liverpool slideshare.net/CllrMirfi n/entrepreneur-mappingdocstoc.com/docs/84348272/Pre-Start-Up-Business---PowerPoint9. Attendent Commentary can be found at : docstoc.com/docs/84348272/Pre-Start-Up-Business---PowerPoint

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TO INSPIRE AND REJUVE-NATE THE COMMERCIAL WORLD. TO COMBINE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WITH CREATIVE THINKING TO DELIVER VALUE AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. TO PROVIDE A RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN APPROACH, WHICH, PLACES PEOPLE AS OUR PRODUCT. TO FORM ‘A NEW BREED OF CONSULTANT’: ONE IN WHICH THEIR VIEW OF THE COMMERCIAL WORLD BEGINS WITH PEOPLE, PASSION, EXPERI-ENCE AND STORY – NOT JUST CORPORATE POLICY, STATISTICS AND THEORY. TO CHALLENGE WHEN APPROPRIATE CONVENTIONAL WAYS OF WORKING. TO BECOME A CATALYST FOR THE NEXT GENERATION AND MAKING THE STUDENTS OF TODAY THE SUCCESS STORIES OF TOMORROW. TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN PEOPLE WHICH LEAD TO INCREASING THEIR EMPLOYABILITY. TO SHARE OUR EXPERTISE AS WIDELY AS POSSIBLY THROUGH SPEAKING, TRAINING, MENTORING, COACHING AND LISTENING. TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN COMMUNITY, AND WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE IT. TO INTEGRATE SOCIETY INTO STRATEGY IN A WAY THAT REINFORCES COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR THE BUSINESS. TO INSPIRE AND REJUVENATE THE COMMERCIAL WORLD. TO COMBINE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WITH CREATIVE THINKING TO DELIVER VALUE AT EVERY OPPORTU-NITY. TO PROVIDE A RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN APPROACH, WHICH, PLACES PEOPLE AS OUR PRODUCT. TO FORM ‘A NEW BREED OF CONSULTANT’: ONE IN WHICH THEIR VIEW OF THE COMMERCIAL WORLD BEGINS WITH PEOPLE, PASSION, EXPERIENCE AND STORY – NOT JUST CORPORATE POLICY, STATISTICS AND THEORY. TO CHALLENGE WHEN APPROPRIATE CONVENTIONAL WAYS OF WORKING. TO BECOME A CATALYST FOR THE NEXT GENERATION AND MAKING THE STUDENTS OF TODAY THE SUCCESS STORIES OF TOMORROW. TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN PEOPLE WHICH LEAD TO INCREASING THEIR EMPLOYABILITY. TO SHARE OUR EXPERTISE AS WIDELY AS POSSIBLY THROUGH SPEAKING, TRAINING, MENTORING, COACHING AND LISTENING. TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN COMMUNITY, AND WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE IT. TO INTEGRATE SOCIETY INTO STRATEGY IN A WAY THAT REINFORCES COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE FOR THE BUSINESS. TO INSPIRE AND REJUVENATE THE COMMERCIAL WORLD. WE ALWAYS AIM TO COMBINE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE WITH CREATIVE THINKING TO DELIVER VALUE AT EVERY POSSIBLE OP-PORTUNITY AND TO PROVIDE A RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN APPROACH, WHICH, PLACES PEOPLE AS OUR PRODUCT. TO FORM ‘A NEW BREED OF CONSULTANT’: ONE IN WHICH THEIR VIEW OF THE COMMERCIAL WORLD BEGINS WITH PEOPLE, PASSION, EXPERIENCE AND STORY – NOT JUST CORPORATE POLICY, STATISTICS AND THEORY. TO BECOME A CATALYST FOR THE NEXT GENERATION AND MAKING THE STUDENTS OF TODAY THE SUCCESS STORIES OF TOMORROW. TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN PEOPLE WHICH LEAD TO INCREASING THEIR EMPLOYABILITY. TO SHARE OUR EXPERTISE AS WIDELY AS POSSIBLY THROUGH SPEAKING, TRAINING, MEN-TORING, COACHING AND LISTENING. TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR OWN COMMUNITY, AND WORK TOGETHER TO IMPROVE IT. 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TO PROVIDE A RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN APPROACH, WHICH, PLACES PEOPLE AS OUR PRODUCT. TO FORM ‘A NEW BREED OF CONSULTANT’: ONE IN WHICH THEIR VIEW OF THE COMMERCIAL WORLD BEGINS WITH PEOPLE, PASSION, EXPERIENCE AND STORY – NOT JUST CORPORATE POLICY, STATISTICS AND THEORY. TO CHALLENGE WHEN APPROPRIATE CONVENTIONAL WAYS OF WORKING. TO DELIVER VALUE AT EVERY OPPORTUNITY. TO PROVIDE A RELATIONSHIP-DRIVEN APPROACH, WHICH, PLACES PEOPLE AS OUR PRODUCT. TO FORM ‘A NEW BREED OF CONSULTANT’: ONE IN WHICH THEIR VIEW OF THE COMMERCIAL WORLD BEGINS WITH PEOPLE, PASSION, EXPERIENCE AND STORY – NOT JUST CORPORATE POLICY, STATISTICS AND THEORY.TO CHALLENGE WHEN APPROPRIATE CONVENTIONAL WAYS OF WORKING. TO BECOME A CATALYST FOR THE NEXT GENERATION AND MAKING THE STUDENTS OF TODAY THE SUCCESS STORIES OF TOMORROW. TO DEVELOP SKILLS IN PEOPLE WHICH LEAD TO INCREASING THEIR EMPLOYABILITY. TO SHARE OUR EXPERTISE AS WIDELY AS POSSIBLY THROUGH SPEAKING, TRAINING, MENTORING, COACHING AND LISTENING. 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Our Balanced Approach

Our team of consultants are professionally trained and highly experienced in designing, implementing and measuring all aspects of the balanced scorecard discipline. We have worked with Price Waterhouse Cooper, Cap Gemini, British Gas, The Automobile Association and various SME’s to successfully integrate a balanced approach at all levels of an organisation to unlock performance, increase employee morale, improve financial control and improve customer and market intelligence.

The balanced scorecard concept was originally created by Robert Kaplan, the Marvin Bower Professor of Leadership Development at Harvard Business School, and David Norton, co-founder of the consulting company Renaissance Solutions.

Kaplan and Norton suggested there are four important elements that need to be balanced:

First, is the “customer perspective”. Companies must ask how customers perceive them.

The second element is “internal perspective”. Companies must ask what it is at which they must excel. Third is the “innovation and learning

perspective”. Companies must ask whether they can continue to improve and create value.

and finally Fourth; this is the “financial perspective”. Companies must ask how they view shareholders.

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Acheiving four dimensional

performance is a key factor for long term success and adaptability.

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a consultancy service that enables clients to focus on all four of these dimensions enables companies to become driven by their mission rather than by only short-term financial performance.

Steve Parry steve.parry@totalswimming.co.uk

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These projects collectively have taught over 14,000 people to swim within both school swimming and community swimming programmes.

The figures for our most recently completed full year of delivery are summarised below:

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Make a Splash aims to continue targeting areas where the programme will have the most impact locally. We encourage sustainable participation in swimming by signposting opportunities for people to continue their aquatic journey. Research conducted by Sport England at two Make a

swimming pool within six months of learning to swim in our mobile pools.

The programme is delivered in partnership with the Mayor of London, the Amateur Swimming Association (ASA) and Thames Water. Total Swimming is the official temporary pools partner of the ASA.

In 2011-2012, a total of 30 schools benefitted from swimming lessons through Make a Splash, including 5 schools for children with special educational needs.

Each of the six project schools where the pools were located had high levels of socio-economic deprivation in the local catchment; and the schools experienced a lack of access to other swimming facilities.

were from non-white backgrounds, breaking down traditional cultural barriers to participating in swimming.

A wide range of sessions were available for the local community at each project. These included learn to swim for both children and adults; family fun sessions; parent and toddler; women only; men only; and aqua fitness.

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PROGRAMMECOMMUNITY PROGRAMME TOTAL

1. Pinner Wood School 430 820

2. Highgate Primary School 620 450 1.070

3. Brindishe Green School 727

4. Heathland School 642 321

5. Preston Park Primary School 1,021 282

6. Harris Academy Merton 862 353 1, 215

PROGRAMME TOTAL (2011-2012) 4,293 2,045 6.338

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Nine locations around various London Boroughs. Each location will be operational for a 12 week period.

2013 - 2015

11.000 unique users over the two years.Total reach of each project estimated over 25,000

www.makeasplashlondon.org

Make a Splash is one of the Mayor of London Boris Johnson’s sports legacy programmes. It forms part of a wider strategy to deliver inspirational projects that significantly increase participation in sport and physical activity, as well as using sport to tackle social issues. It therefore provides a tangible legacy of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games for ordinary Londoners.

The Make a Splash pools are located in places where schools and communities encounter barriers to participating in swimming. Reasons include high levels of socio-economic deprivation, significant BME populations, and distance from or lack of available pool time at local leisure centres.

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The story so far.

Tier 1 sponsorship of the “Make a Splash” programme Official Supporter (non - exclusive)

Sponsor use of Make a Splash logo

signage.

adverts, posters, flyers and website, plus staff uniforms.

new pool openings featuring Olympic athletes.

regional media.

merchandise and promotional items

post events.

and for the duration of the sponsorship.

“MAKE A SPLASH”As of November 2012, 13 Make a Splash projects have been delivered in full.

1. Brent2. Camden3. Croydon 4. Ealing 5. Greenwich 6. Hackney

7. Haringey8. Harrow9. Lambeth 10. Lewisham 11. Merton12. Newham

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How toDONATE CLOTHESWe need your high quality work clothes, shoes and handbags. Please bring them to

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How toSIGN UP FOR TRAINING WORKSHOPSWe run a number of excellent programmes to help you with your career – please contact

How toBOOK AN APPOINTMENTAsk your Jobcentre or employment agency to call us on: 0333 444 0530 to book your appointment as soon as you have a job interview.

How toDONATE MONEY

donations and grants to continue with our work. You can donate via the Dress For Success Just Giving page.

How toVOLUNTEERCalling all stylists, makeup artists, event, HR and recruitment professionals – if you want to get involved and make a difference please contact us.

How toCONTACT US@DFSManchester

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Thank you for taking our Entrepreneurial Profiling Test. Based on your answers your entrepreneurial profile is:

ENTREPRENEURIAL PROFILER CERTIFICATE

You like the idea of freedom that comes with being an entrepreneur but can be risk averse when it comes to committing fully to a business.

If you are just starting out on your entrepreneurial journey, you may find it difficult to break from your current job, even though you know it is not right for you – just to earn the salary. Or you may find it difficult to commit to the finance needed to start your own business, especially if this involves putting your savings on the line, or risking the security of your family.

If you are already running a business, you may find its growth and development held back by a reluctance to trial new products or to commit development capital to take the business to the next level. The market is constantly changing and therefore resisting change may be the riskiest option you can take in business.

Safepreneurs at the start of their business journey can also often underestimate the sheer amount of work and energy it takes to get a new business off the ground, while being over-optimistic about the amount of money the business will generate. Many new businesses do not generate a profit in the first two years – and that is a long time to keep motivation and resources going.

This is particularly important as you also have a tendency to lose interest and motivation in projects when the going gets tough. Determination and persistence are key to business success.

If you are just starting out, you may be best suited to a business where you can work freelance from home with minimal overhead and build up a client base from there. This gives you freedom and allow the business to grow organically over time. The best form of marketing is word of mouth, so consistently delivering great service or products over time is a good strategy when creating a business on a shoe-string budget.

Safepreneurs can consider entering into Joint Ventures which allow you to pick up business from other companies which already have their own momentum, which offer complementary services to your own, or which focus on larger project work/contracts and might be happy to pass smaller clients on to you.

Alternatively you may want to consider buying into an existing business opportunity or starting up a franchise business – which at least has its own momentum and where the chances of success are far higher. therefore dramatically increase your chances of business success.

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We accelerate your enterprise.

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project ev.co.uk

We accelerate your enterprise.

ProjectEV, Suite 114, Imperial Court Exchange Street East, Liverpool L2 3AB

John Bloggs : Job TitleM: 07111 000 101T: 0151 101 1011John@projectev.co.uk

project ev.co.uk

We accelerate your enterprise.

ProjectEV, Suite 114, Imperial Court Exchange Street East, Liverpool L2 3AB

John Bloggs : Job TitleM: 07111 000 101T: 0151 101 1011John@projectev.co.uk

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