The Rag Trade: H Coleman, Tailor

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The Rag Trade: H Coleman, Tailor

A middle aged biker, a couple in their 60s and a young student pass SevenStreets by as we squeeze our way up the narrow wooden staircase to H.Coleman Ladies and Gents Tailors. Whether any, or all of them had just been for a fitting with Ken Ellis, the sole remaining tailor at the 24 Newington [...]

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Kirsty Doyle: We Do

We’ve said it before but it’s always worth repeating – we love a homegrown success story at SevenStreets. Right now, it seems that every other week there’s a new name to champion. But while all this fresh talent is encouraging, it’s inspiring to look at those who have lasted the distance. And few Liverpool success [...]

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Packaged Goods

Liverpool designed, Liverpool modelled, Liverpool worn – the latest fashion brand in the city probably won’t be under wraps for much longer…

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Keeping Fair In Fashion

Ethical clothing doesn’t have to be taxing. Meet James Woods’ brilliant System of Thinking label and rejoice. For every Desperate Scousewife inspired fur-lined jacket this city has an equal and opposite reaction….

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Keep your head high, Aintree ladies

Another year, another Grand National. Whatever you think of the sport, the world famous steeplechase turns a worldwide spotlight onto Aintree racecourse for the three days of the meet; the actual race itself being transmitted to over 500 million viewers in 140 countries. No mean feat. It gathers an audience from those not normally swayed [...]

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Rollers, pyjamas and babies called Tranquility

The tans, the names, the pyjamas – how has Liverpool developed its peculiar style and ‘Liverpool-ness’?

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Vintage Online: Red Hat No Knickers

A new virtual vintage shopping mall has opened, and we’re delighted to cut the virtual vintage ribbon with lace detailing…

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Fur? No Thanks Cricket.

What will you be wearing this winter? Us, we’re with Leona Lewis. There’s no place for fur in fashion. Shame there is in Cricket, though…

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In These Shoes?

With Nook and Willow’s new shoe-making workshops, everyone can create their bespoke summer sandals this season. From Birkenhead to Birkenstock, you could say…

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A Single Man

One Liverpool photographer is doing more to get our city ready for its close up than anyone. With his edgy and singular style, it’s just possible Matt Ford might even kill off those stereotypes once and for all, too

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When Topshop Met Liverpool

It’s not all Ladies Day horrors, our love of the dress can be far more harmonious than horsey, as this new Liverpool-inspired Topshop range shows…

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Elegantly Wasted

Making a splash in the city’s club scene, Wasted Heroes’ direct, punchy and day-glo graphics are the totems of choice on the coolest T shirts and flyers around town. Stephanie Heneghan chats to local hero, Russell Reid.

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Uptown, Top Ranking

How does the land lie for our hardworking indie traders? What’s life like at the top end of town? And how loyal are we to those setting up shop in our city? SevenStreets sets out to map the fringes of our city centre…and finds some gems definitely worth the detour.

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Do Androids Dream of a nice T-shirt?

Bladerunner prequel? No thanks. Bladerunner sequel? Er, pass. Tyrell Corporation T-shirt? We’ll take it in Tawny Owl Brown, please. Laura Brown meets the film fans putting the geek in geek chic

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Accessorize This

Here’s a recipe for success you won’t find written on a Job Centre pamphlet: take the ‘filthiest’ word in the English language, reclaim it, and create a range of eye-catching accessories the like of which could only be made in Liverpool…

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