Brat & Suzie at Warehouse

Walk On The Wild Side at Warehouse

Brat & Suzie limited edition t-shirts have sprung into Warehouse this spring.

Twin sisters Polly & Charlotte Vickery launched the Brat & Suzie label in 2009 from an East End studio, and the brand have now partnered with Warehouse to create a collection of fabulous and funky limited edition jersey pieces.

The purr-fect brand name Brat & Suzie was actually inspired by the fashion loving sisters’ childhood pet cats and is a celebration of their love of animals. The London duo quickly established a cult following, which grew even further after a business pitch on the hit TV show for budding entrepreneurs Dragons Den.

Warehouse spotted the labels individual style and invited the duo to design an exclusive collection for the brand. Bringing their playful and quirky illustrations to life across a selection of sweatshirts, tees and

vests, perfectly cut in the softest cotton jersey featuring illustrations from a collective of graphic designers, these pieces are set to add an affordable touch to any wardrobe.

“Warehouse has a long standing history of supporting young industry talent with our Warehouse Design Competition in partnership with the British Fashion Council Colleges Council,” explains Paula Stewart, Warehouse Buying Director. “This time we are investing in a new label we see as a future star, helping Brat & Suzie build their business further by bringing the label to a new audience.”

Brat & Suzie designs are now available at The Exchange’s Warehouse store and prices start at £22.

Take a walk on the wild side this season and follow your Brat & Suzie animal instinct at…..

Warehouse

10 Smithy Row

The Exchange

Nottingham

T: 0115 941 0458

Monday - Saturday: 9.30am - 6pm
Sunday: 11am - 5pm
http://www.warehouse.co.uk

 

New collection of limited edition prints from Ronnie Wood.

New collection of limited edition prints from Ronnie Wood.

 

Launching in galleries on the 14th April 2012, Castle Galleries are proud to showcase a brand new collection of limited edition prints from Ronnie Wood. A portfolio of 4 strong images that capture the personalities of the iconic Rolling Stones beautifully.

 

 

Whinge time

Hi, Neil, the Exchange Centre Manager here for the second of my occasional blog entries.

I've been the centre manager here for just over two years now, and I think it's fair to say that when I arrived, the centre looked a little careworn and unloved. In the period since then I've worked very hard to improve the appearance of The Exchange, and to enhance its architectural beauty by revamping the lighting, the planting, the decoration and the signage. All of this has been done at a time when the pressure has been on - like never before - to keep spending down and minimise additional costs to the Service Charge (the source of the money for most of things I have to do, mostly derived from the tenants).

Most recently, I have been working on a new design for our Christmas decorations. The tree, placed on the "Compass" - under the dome - is a hugely popular attraction each season, and has become something of a traditional sight in the city. Many people look upon it as Nottingham's Christmas tree, and therefore I feel the weight of the public's expectations on my shoulders when I think about changing anything! 

I think you'll be thrilled when you see the tree when it goes up this winter, and by the other decorations too.

The thing is - and this is the whinge - far too many people in the city are firmly of the belief that the Exchange (it hasn't been called the Exchange Arcade for more than six years!) is owned and operated by Nottingham City Council. I could even name a city Councillor who still seems to think so!

Please be clear: the Exchange has been in private ownership since 1985. Yes 1985. That's 1985. Twenty seven years ago. Nottingham City Council has nothing at all to do with the retail operations on the ground floor of the Council House, or with the mall area around the shops. And hasn't since - yes - 1985. So when you see the great new Christmas tree and lights scheme from the end of November next, don't thank the Council - they will have had nothing to do with it!

Next time I'm on, I'll tell you all about the new face in my office. He's (might be a she actually, I'm not sure)called Kevin, and I'm expecting him or her to make his or her first appearance in the next few weeks.

Mother’s Day at Crabtree & Evelyn

Mother’s Day at Crabtree & Evelyn

Get some Mother’s Day gift inspiration with a wide range of stunning surprises for the special Mum in your life at Crabtree & Evelyn.

From the ideal pampering pressies to a stylish tote with Rosewater Hand Therapy,

 plus with every bag purchased £5 will be donated to Breast Cancer Care.

What’s not to like?

Pop in and peruse at the Notingham Exchange Crabtree & Evelyn store.

Here’s a taster of what’s on offer:

Limited Edition Gardeners Manicure Tin

Your Mum doesn’t have to be an avid gardener to benefit from the conditioning hand care featured in this lovely limited edition English Daisy keepsake tin.

Contains:

Gardeners Hand Therapy (25g)

Gardeners Hand Recovery (25g)

Gardeners Nail Clipper

£14

A stylish cosmetic bag and Iris Hand Therapy

 (usual retail price £21)

Sold together for £15 in March

The Breast Cancer Care Tote bag and 100g Rosewater Hand Therapy

£20

(£5 from every sale, will be donated by Crabtree & Evelyn to Breast Cancer Care)

Show you care and make it a special Mother’s Day at……

 

Crabtree & Evelyn

The Exchange

 8 High Street

 Nottingham

T: 0115 958 64544

 W: www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk

 

Pret A Manger-Chef's Specials

Pret Chefs are passionate about creating new and exciting recipes using only the best, natural ingredients. Every month, you’ll be able to find three of these amazing recipes in our shops - freshly prepared and handmade, ready for you to enjoy (after all, variety is the spice of life).
 

Coronation Turkey
Malted Wholegrain Bread  ★  Turkey  ★  Coronation Sauce  ★  Fruity Chutney  ★  Toasted Almonds  ★  Tomatoes  ★  Salad Leaves
If you like rubbing shoulders with aristocrats this is the sandwich for you. Coronation sauce, created from curry spices, mayonnaise and soaked sultanas is a traditional palace favourite and brings out the flavour of our thickly sliced British turkey breast. Each of our shops has a bakers oven and we freshly roast our almonds ‘til golden brown. We add a generous spoonful of apricot and apple chutney, tomatoes, crunchy leaves et voila a sandwich fit for a king (or queen)!

Mediterranean Bloomer
7-Grain Bloomer Bread (we counted!)  ★  Mozzarella  ★  Toasted Pine Nuts  ★  Kalamata Olives  ★  Roasted Tomatoes  ★  Yoghurt Mayo Dressing  ★  Basil  ★  Rocket Leaves
Delicious Mediterranean ingredients, straight from our larder on to our 7-seed bloomer bread. Slow cooked tomatoes and home roasted pine nuts are laid onto freshly sliced mozzarella and yoghurt dressing. Beautiful slices of Greek Kalamata olives are added along with lush basil leaves and a scrunched up handful of spicy wild rocket.

Chicken & Chorizo Hot Wrap
Tortilla Wrap  ★  British Chicken  ★  Chorizo  ★  Chilli Tomato Sauce  ★  Italian Mature Cheese  ★  Soft Cheese  ★  Roasted Red Peppers  ★  Crispy Onions
Pret's chorizo sausage is made from higher welfare Spanish pork and ground smoked paprika. It is matured well for that authentic flavour. We add marinated higher welfare UK chicken and gently poach until moist and tender. Finally, we slice it into our flame-grilled soft tortilla wrap with double roasted red peppers, matured Italian cheese and creamy dressing.

Viva Glam at M•A•C

Viva Glam at M•A•C

Put the Super in your Bass and the GLAM on your Face with 2012 VIVA GLAM stars Nicki Minaj and Ricky Martin at The Exchange’s M•A•C!

 Her scene-stealing Lipstick and his hydrating Lip Conditioner dare you to Be Bold. Be Beautiful. Be Safe.

The full RRP (less VAT) from the sale of these products goes toward helping women, men and kids everywhere affected by HIV and Aids.

VIVA GLAM NICKI LIPSTICK

M∙A∙C and hip-hop diva Nicki Minaj join forces to create VIVA GLAM NICKI, a scene-stealing Lipstick. Limited Edition

£13.50

VIVA GLAM RICKY LIP CONDITIONER

Pop Icon Ricky Martin amps up VIVA GLAM with a limited edition Lip Conditioner that goes from day to dance floor! Untinted, keeps lips soft and supple.

Limited Edition

£11.00

Look good and do good at ……….

M•A•C

14 Cheapside

 The Exchange

 Nottingham

 NG1 2HU

T: 0870 192 5265

 W: www.maccosmetics.co.uk