The Autumn/Winter 2015 edition of The Exchange Magazine will be out soon. Free to pick up in the centre, it's also available to read online as well.
In this issue we talk to painter Bob Barker, one of Castle Fine Art's stable of artists, who tells us about his influences and inspirations. Yorkshire born and bred, much of his art is inspired by childhood memories of the mill towns he grew up around, depicted with a style and flair he has developed since first picking up a brush at the age of 12. Bob is also making a personal appearance at The Exchange's Castle Fine Art store in December, turn to Page 8 for the full story.
The Exchange is home to some great fashion brands, such as Dr Martens, Austin Reed, Jaeger, Radley and Karen Millen and in our style pages we highlight the latest trends for AW15 - whether you want to keep warm or look cool this season, there's something here to suit all tastes and budgets - whatever the weather! This issue's photoshoot really does kick up a storm, literally, as our models battle the elements to showcase some of the best fashion from the centre's stores. Head to Page 16 to meet theStorm Force.
Added to the latest accessories, covetous jewellery and great gift ideas, we also have a rundown of some of the best beauty products around to ensure you're fully kited out this season.
Wine importer, John Gauntley from Gauntleys Fine Wines, regularly travels on the continent to source his wines and certainly knows his Merlot from his Mourvedre. The same cannot be said when it comes to his Passé Simple and Subjunctive however. He relates an incident from his early career, when his limited grasp of the lingo led to an unexpectedly passionate outpouring in more ways than intended, as well as offering some choice options for some of the Rhone Valley's excellent wines. Go to Page 32 to brush up on yourLingua Franca.
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This season sees yet another development for The Exchange, as this edition of the magazine will also be available to read on mobile devices via its own app.
A natural evolution of the digital issues which accessed from the Exchange website, users will now also be able to download a free app for Android and Apple products, as well as a Kindle-optimised version. In addition to an extended version of the current print edition, the app comes fully loaded with an archive of previous issues and will also be updated with The Exchange's digital Christmas Gift Guide.
The Exchange Magazine app will be available for download from early November