Fenwick Newcastle Magazine AW17

NEWCASTLE

Magazine AW17

Selena Gomez

Designs on handbags

Style it up Chic 70s inspiration

Feast

Eat, drink, celebrate!

Wishlist

Lust-after fashion buys Buyers' hot lists Beauty power brands

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Contents

Welcome.

I am delighted to introduce to you the second edition of our Fenwick Newcastle magazine.

Once again in these pages we endeavour to give you an insight into what, to us, makes Fenwick special. Offering our customers the very best service and experience is at the heart of what we do and the magazine is a reflection of this. From celebrating our heritage through the history of our famous Christmas windows to pin-pointing key trends for AW17 we hope to encapsulate the essence of Fenwick Newcastle.

There are exciting menswear and womenswear photoshoots, the latter shot in Newcastle’s Grade II listed Civic Centre, and entertaining interviews with leading designer Tom Dixon and celebrity, Selena Gomez.

In our beauty focus we shine a spotlight on premium fragrances, luxury candles and under the radar, cult brands.

In our food section we showcase the new Porterhouse Butcher and Grill, reveal the story behind our own artisan bread collection, and explore the burgeoning local spirits scene.

Our team of buyers, based here in our iconic building on Northumberland Street, are dedicated to finding exclusive, must-have products and throughout the magazine they share inspiring gift ideas for the forthcoming season.

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We hope you enjoy this look into the world of Fenwick Newcastle. Since 1882 we have been welcoming generations of North East customers through our doors and we hope that you are inspired to visit us soon. A warm welcome awaits!

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Published by RememberMedia Ltd on behalf of Fenwick Ltd Publisher Chris March chris@remembermedia.co.uk www.remembermedia.co.uk All contents copyright Š2017 RememberMedia Ltd. All rights reserved.

Selena's handbag list In her stride Buyer's style How to rock denim Jump to it: athleisure For the journey

Life, form and function Look sharp Light work

Out of the Ordinary Beauty heroes Heaven scent

Stella goes small Window wonderland

Steaking a claim Recipe time Bread winners Say cheese!

Spirited away

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Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited without written permission from the publisher. All information is correct at time of going to print October 2017.

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Bags bright and beautiful, style-savvy wishlists and fashion's strut back to 70s chic.

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Multi-talented Selena Gomez lives the dream - joining forces with Coach to design her ultimate handbag.

Selena's handbag hit

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interview Selena Gomez Designing a handbag - every girl's dream? What was it like designing with Coach creative director Stuart Vevers?

We really bonded from the beginning — we spoke for weeks and weeks before we decided to do something together.

He showed me his vision of what he wants Coach to be, what it stands for, and how it’s this great American brand.

It’s really great to have an influence and some control when you’re working with a brand. Having control in a situation is something that’s important to me, as a woman and as a businessperson. The handbag I’ve designed has an inspirational message that comes with the bag.

How did you come up with the shape of the bag?

I love a bag that is easy, and has room to fit my life! A bag that goes with everything is so important to me – I need to be able to have a bag for months and not change it out.

I am always on the move so I literally have everything in there.

Can you share what was most important to have in a bag? What makes this the ultimate bag for you?

Like most people I would have to say my phone just because phones are more than just phones these days. I’ve really learned to appreciate that craftsmanship and small details of a bag. I think the ultimate bag is something that goes with almost everything and you don’t have to even give it a second thought if it goes with your outfit.

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Was there an inspiration for your Coach collaboration?

I really was just inspired by what I was looking for in a bag.

It was incredible to work so closely with Stuart on the bag.

That in itself was beyond inspiring. My hope is that anyone will feel drawn towards the bag. Even with my music it’s so interesting to see the diverseness in my audience when I am on tour. That makes me really happy.

Tell us about “Selena Red”? How did you find the perfect red?

I think everyone has a colour that has some significance, gives you an instant confidence boost. For me, red is both classic and has an edge. I definitely have noticed over the years I tend to wear red often.

There are some very personal touches on the bag – can you tell us about the saying “Love yourself first”?

I’ve spoken in the past about how important it is to be true and honest with yourself. I have spoken with my fans about the importance of taking care of yourself.

I am lucky to get to be creative in my life, and work on a variety of projects. But it is very important to make time for yourself, listen to yourself, and be kind to yourself.

Favourite things to do in the fall?

I love to be able to dress in layers and even in Los Angeles it gets a bit chilly at times. Halloween is one of my favourite holidays and l love being scared so I always associate that with the fall as well.

Everyone has a colour that has some significance, gives you an instant confidence boost. For me, red is both classic and has an edge

Discover Coach in our Handbags Department on the First Floor.

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LILY AND LIONEL SCARF £140/ TOMMY HILFIGER BOOTS £155/ TUTTI STAR NECKLACE £40/ RACHEL JACKSON STAR BURST BRACELET £220/ PAUL SMITH JUMPER £ 195/ HUDSON STAR JEANS £250 12

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Outerwear essentials Menswear and womenswear are unified for autumn/winter ’17, as Belstaff reveal its new, naval-inspired ‘Jolly Roger’ collection…

Autumn/winter ’17 sees the modern, fashion-forward British brand reinvent the classic military style with a collection that is both a tribute and a testament to the incredible clothing worn by the British Royal Navy throughout WWII - clothing that had to endure the harshest conditions while at sea, protecting sailors, boatswains and submariners alike.

It’s a theme that’s rich with Belstaff’s heritage; it was upon the ocean that the genesis of the four-pocket waxed cotton motorcycle jacket was born.

“Belstaff has a history in dressing the British Navy and we wanted to tap into this inspiration, especially considering our progression in the field of innovation in materials, silhouettes, functionality and protection with this collection,” says Belstaff CEO, Gavin Haig.

The collection interprets the harsh realities of life at sea through colour, fabric diversity and an array of special vintage wax treatments that have been used to reinterpret the weather-beaten clothing worn by naval sailors.

Men’s jackets arrive in a near-matte finish, while classic

maritime silhouettes, such as the traditional pea coat and duffle coat, have been faithfully reproduced in luxury Melton wool and crackled vinyl - a stylistic innovation in women’s.

The parka plays an integral role this season, arriving in a variety of styles across menswear and womenswear and emphasised by a technical foul-weather version based on a Belstaff archive piece that was created for the military in 1960.

Sharing the same colour palette across menswear and womenswear, this season focuses on industrial tones of red, brown, blue and military green, particularly throughout Belstaff’s core pieces, as well as seasonal colours.

Classic naval tattoo designs, such as the swallow (which signifies a sailor accomplishing 5,000 nautical miles out at sea), the anchor and the iconic Jolly Roger flag add a sense of rebellion and individuality.

Meanwhile, Belstaff’s leather innovation continues as it is presented in a variety of weights, finishes, colours and styles throughout the collection.

Shearling pieces, many of which are opulently reversible, also form a key part of both men’s and women’s outerwear this season due to their incredible warmth and luxurious tactility.

Men TRIALMASTER 1969 JACKET, CARDINAL RED

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Women NORTHILL PEA COAT, CHARCOAL £725 / KENTLEDGE, CARDINAL RED £2350 / MARSH JACKET, NATURAL BEIGE £2495 MARSH JACKET, BLACK TRUE NAVY £2495 / MARINER MARVING T, BLACK £1495 / STERNWAY JACKET, SAGE GREEN £725

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ice blue MAXMARA STUDIO DOUBLE FACE COAT £675 /RALPH LAUREN SKINNY TROUSER £175 /MULBERRY ZIPPED BAYSWATER IN ROSEWATER £995

For AW17 you’ll find that a pale, silvery blue tone is taking over the fashion world.

From outerwear at Joseph and MaxMara Studio (pictured) to handbags at Longchamp and Aspinal, this gorgeous colour is perfect for every budding Ice Queen as temperatures begin to cool.

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Accessories Buyer

Red is going to be everywhere for AW17 and I particularly love this deep burgundy shade. These beautiful zip detail gloves by Dents paired with this Helene Berman pom pom hat will give a bold autumnal twist to any outfit. Complete your look with these Lola Rose earrings - tassels are going to be huge this season and this gorgeous pair will keep you right on trend!

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joy is...

love Hill & Friends is a brand that produces exceptionally crafted and luxuriously functional bags using only the highest quality materials.

A unique partnership between Emma Hill CBE and Georgia Fendley, both Mulberry alumnae, this playful label is coveted by fashion’s jet set.

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MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS MERCER LARGE LEATHER TOTE (COLOUR: DAMSON) £315

Fashion to Fall for World-renowned, award-winning designer of luxury accessories and ready-to-wear, Michael Kors, continues to inspire and excite the worlds of fashion and lifestyle with his iconic, glamorous designs.

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MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS MERCER LARGE LEATHER TOTE (COLOUR: SOFT PINK) £315

Created with the luxury-loving jet-setter in mind, his products include men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, bold accessories, footwear, a full line of fragrances, watches and jewellery to lust over.

Head in-store to get your hands on the brand’s new Fall collection. The playful colours are reflected in this season’s choice of statement bags - the perfect additions to bring your autumn wardrobe to life. Find them on our First Floor now.

THE MERCER An elegant new take on the tote, the Mercer is a perfect day-to-night pick - an investment piece with everyday appeal that will see you through the season. Crafted from luxurious pebbled leather, we love the discreet zippered compartment for all your treasured items. Keys, mobile phones and wallets are kept safe in style, while the timeless design means it’s the ideal accessory for all occasions, from lunch dates to date nights.

MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS MERCER LARGE LEATHER TOTE (COLOUR: MULBERRY) £315

MICHAEL MICHAEL KORS RHEA MEDIUM LEATHER BACKPACK (COLOUR: SOFT PINK) £295

THE RHEA BACKPACK Laid-back yet luxe, the spacious Rhea backpack redefines big-city accessorising. With its multiple zipper pockets and delicate shoulder straps, it’s one of this season’s must-grabs for women-on-the-go, whether you’re heading to the gym, hitting the shops with friends or running errands across the city. Pack your essentials and you’re good to go, in style.

Available in a range of colours, striking finishes and patterns - head in-store to pick your favourite.

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In her stride

Autumn fashion gives a retro nod to the 70s with an opulent offering of luxurious fabrics, bold colours and luscious textures.

Welcome to the party.

HAIR BY AVEDA, MAKE-UP BY CHARLOTTE TILBURY.

MAXMARA STUDIO CAPE £685 BEATRICE B PINSTRIPE TUNIC DRESS £255 RUSSELL & BROMLEY HINTERLAND BOOT IN RED £695

SEE BY CHLOÉ DRESS £285 SEE BY CHLOÉ BAG £355 PAUL SMITH FEDORA £85 RUSSELL & BROMLEY HINTERLAND BOOT IN BLACK £695

MARC CAIN BLAZER £409 MARC CAIN TROUSERS £225 RUSSELL & BROMLEY ALEXIS SHOE £185

LUISA CERANO BLOUSE £269 LUISA CERANO BLAZER £479 LUISA CERANO CULOTTES £225 MULBERRY AMBERLEY HANDBAG

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SPORTMAX CODE DRESS £250 SEE BY CHLOÉ BAG £375 RUSSELL & BROMLEY HINTERLAND BOOT IN BLACK £695

BEATRICE B VELVET JACKET £299 BEATRICE B WIDE LEG TROUSER £199 MULBERRY PEMBROOKE HANDBAG £1395 RUSSELL & BROMLEY STUART WEITZMAN METRO BROGUE £285

MARC CAIN COAT £409

RIXO DRESS £295 MULBERRY ZIPPED BAYSWATER £1195 RUSSELL & BROMLEY SWING UP BOOT £275 CÉLINE SUNGLASSES £335

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I love this gorgeous Sportmax mini, the wave-front detail is minimal and modern and the stunning dusty pink colour is right on trend.

One of my current favourite design houses is Issey Miyake and this Bao Bao bag is so fashion forward. Slip on a pair of suede mules by LK Bennett, a golden Mulberry cuff and a spritz of Diptyque’s Do Son perfume to complete your look. A Burberry pouch with Beauty Hall treats is the finishing touch!

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MULBERRY Bayswater Bracelet (Soft Gold) £225 7 MULBERRY Medium Continental French Purse £280 8 KATE SPADE Diary £32 6

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Heel £195

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shine bright

Direct from the AW/17 runways, metallic tones are once again making waves in the accessories world. Work this trend into your wardrobe with one of these stunning designs.

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stride xxxxxxxx

From a glamourous night out to working lunches or the school run, a good pair of jeans is the essential base for any stylish wardrobe.

This season it's all about the detail when it comes to denim. From edgy finishes to eye-catching embellishment, denim is a fashion talking point. Whether you prefer Calvin Klein’s straight leg jeans, Victoria Beckham’s patchwork denim or Hudson’s star print cut offs, our edit showcases the perfect pair for any occasion.

Visit our Denim Department on the First Floor to discover our entire collection and let our experts guide you to your dream jeans.

THE BUSINESS MEETING Add a statement Burberry jacket to a pair of raw edge Calvin Klein jeans for a stylish workwear look. Accessorise with bold brogues and an oversized Aspinal tote.

CALVIN KLEIN JEANS £90 / BURBERRY JACKET £995 / ASPINAL TOTE £250 /RUSSELL & BROMLEY BROGUES £285

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xxxxxxxx RED HOT STYLE We’re in love with the beautiful cut and patchwork finish of these new season Victoria Victoria Beckham jeans. Bold red elevates your look in time for the weekend.

VICTORIA VICTORIA BECKHAM JEANS £215 / MSGM RED TOP £250/ RUSSELL & BROMLEY SUEDE ANKLE BOOT £295

FRIDAY NIGHT

KEEP IT CASUAL

Go glam with these stunning Frame Denim skinny black jeans. Mirror the slit detail at the bottom of the jean with these deep cut mules.

Grab your clutch bag and get ready to party!

Running errands or grabbing a quick coffee this stylish outfit is so easy to throw on.

Hudson's cropped ‘Stargazer’ jeans look perfect with a gorgeous MM6 clutch and Veja trainers.

FRAME DENIM HIGH WAISTED SKINNY JEAN £220 /SOLACE LONDON GATHERED SLEEVE TOP £295 /ASPINAL CLUTCH £95 / LK BENNETT SUEDE MULE £195

HUDSON STARGAZER JEANS £250 /VICTORIA VICTORIA BECKHAM TOP £395 /MM6 CLUTCH £145 /VEJA TRAINERS £106

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fall fabrics Make an impact for AW17 This season is all about textured materials, from fluffy coats and unusual knits to a modern take on lace. Be inspired by our monochrome selection…

MSGM LOGO KNIT PENCIL SKIRT £215

BELSTAFF BLACK SHEARLING £2495

MAXMARA STUDIO ALPACA COAT

SELF PORTRAIT CUT OUT DRESS

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SPORTMAX FRINGE JUMPER £285

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THE NEW FRAGRANCES

VARLEY SPORTS BRA £50/ LEGGINGS £75

athleisure

From a feisty gym session to Sunday morning dog-walks, athleisure is all about a relaxed and stylish approach to your time off, with a sharp fashion twist.

Jump to it

PEPPER AND MAYNE COMPRESSION HOODIE £99/ HIGHWAIST COMPRESSION LEGGINGS £69

Designers have added the fun to functional, recognising the lure of sportswear separates that work on the fitness front – but are just as versatile for those loungey, downtime moments indoors and out.

The new Fenwick Athleisure Department features collections from a number of designers who have nailed the loveable athleisure look.

Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein are perhaps the bestknown athleisure brands – it was they who made the waistband-reveal of their boxers and cropped athletic tops a cool fashion statement loved – and followed – by millions.

Now athleisure has become part of our lives. Who doesn’t change into their leggings after a day at work – whether or

not a workout is planned?

Sharp brands like Under Armour, Varley and Pepper and Mayne are bringing a cooler than ever twist to athleisure.

They offer ranges that are functional in the gym thanks to hard-working performance fabrics with a nod to style thanks to mesh panels and cut-out designs.

Strong designs on Varley tops and the striking prints of the Pepper and Mayne collection mean that performance wear has a life of its own post-workout.

The relaxed athleisure trend also takes in solid and sensible puffer-style jackets and warming winter-worthy leggings for guys and girls - to keep everyone cosy, whether on snowy slopes or for a night on the sofa with a boxset.

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From the studio to the street, athleisure is this autumn’s biggest hitting trend. Go bold in logo-heavy workoutwear like this iconic Tommy Hilfiger design; this versatile, hardwearing and functional ensemble will ensure you’re ahead of the fashion curve this season.

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Add the finishing touch to your AW17 look with a gorgeous printed scarf. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite new-season designs to inspire you...

MULBERRY OWL STRIPE SQUARE SCARF £195 /ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SWALLOW SWARM SCARF £110 /BECKSONDERGAARD MALIAH SCARF £65 /KENZO OVERSIZED BANDANA £150 42

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RACHEL JACKSON SERENITY HOOP £65 RACHEL JACKSON SERENITY CHAIN £55 3 TUTTI CARINA DROP BAR EARRINGS £59 4 RACHEL JACKSON PUNK HOOP £95 5 RACHEL JACKSON ELECTRIC GODDESS CUFF £250 6 RACHEL JACKSON ELECTRIC GODDESS JACKET EARRINGS £65 7 TUTTI CARINA LONG DROP NECKLACE £119 1

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KATE SPADE Cherry Necklace

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HILL & FRIENDS Happy Pouch

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MARC JACOBS Red Phonecase

£45

MARC JACOBS Black Phonecase

£45

MICHAEL KORS Leopard Print Cardholder £40

BURBERRY

Thomas Punk Teddy Bear Key Chain £165

LOVE MOSCHINO Silver Purse

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KATE SPADE

Taco Truck Clutch £325

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C H A K R A S PA R K L E S THE BRAND NEW COLLECTION FOR THIS AUTUMN FROM £65.00 AVA I L A B L E I N S T O R E N O W

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Golden girl

Daisy London has teamed up with global superstar, Ellie Goulding, to create a limited edition bracelet that will be sold to help raise money for and create awareness of climate change.

The exciting collaboration sees the world-renowned jewellery giant join forces with the pop songstress in the fight against one of the most pressing and critical threats to our planet today.

The bracelets, all of which have been designed by Ellie, are available now and come in two striking designs. The sterling silver and gold-plated chain bracelets are real statement pieces, ideal for special occasions, while the red and black cord-style options are must-haves for every day wear.

Each one features a geometric-style polar bear motif - a poignant nod to WWF, the world’s leading independent conservation organisation.

Both Ellie and Daisy London hope that by creating something small, they can make a big impact in the fight to save our planet and its forests, waters and animals.

“For the last few years I have voiced my passion about climate change - I want to show people that there are things we can do to help reverse the damage that has been done,” says Ellie.

“It all starts with a small change and by creating this bracelet with Daisy, we aim to not only raise awareness of the effects of climate change, but to reinstate this conversation.”

Find the wristwear on our First Floor now.

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Whether I’m looking for inspiration at trade shows, visiting suppliers’ showrooms or just on holiday with my family, I always seem to be on the go! In this edit I’ve pulled together some of my favourite luxe items that help me stay organised and also make perfect gifts for the explorer in your life.

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Easy urban fashion, head-turning classics and desirable designer buys for the autumn wishlist.

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Life, form and function Belstaff is a brand that's as authentic as it gets, offering up aspiration and adventure in every garment. Head of Design Delphine Ninous lets us in on the secret.

jackets to rubber parkas - it is perhaps for the classic Trialmaster jacket that the company is most famous: this was the multi-pocketed, multi-purpose style designed for cross-country motorcycling.

Someone called Steve McQueen was a fan. Yet those roots in utilitarian design have, over more recent years, not stopped Belstaff from branching out from the rain and mud-splashed to the more casual and sophisticated, as well as into lines for women and children.

Lawrence of Arabia was a customer, as was Che Guevara.

Indeed, such adventurers would appreciate Belstaff as, one might see it now, the original British technical clothing company.

Founded in 1924 by Eli Belovitch in Staffordshire (hence Bel-Staff), it was the first company to use waxed cotton, for example, and one of the earliest to use the likes of Ventile and Gore-tex; and while it now has an ever-growing archive of more than 3,000 garments - from dispatch rider coats to leather all-in-one motorcycle overalls, and bomber

Here, Delphine Ninous - ex of Christian Lacroix, Diane Von Furstenberg and Paul & Joe, and now Belstaff ’s head of design - explains how function meets fashion.

In terms of Belstaff heritage, as a designer there’s such a clear road to follow.

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interview Belstaff We’ve been doing a lot of work to build up our archive over recent years.

This is simply because we don’t have a complete catalogue of all the designs going back to the company’s founders.

But it’s been a revelation. I have to say that when I joined Belstaff, I had no idea its design history was so rich: people equate it with waxed biker jackets but it did a lot of work under contract for the military, for example, and going back decades designed pieces for women too. It’s great when some new piece comes into the archive and you discover some gem with a different detail or material that gives you a completely different idea of the brand. We got in these rubber coats made for scooter riders in the 1950s and 1960s, for example.

It’s the company’s emphasis on garments you can rely on. The trick, of course, is to always innovate and not to fall into that trap of nostalgia. I think, for the last 15 years or so, the consumer world has changed so much - with the rise of the internet, fast fashion, overconsumption - that people have looked more to history for a sense of tangibility and authenticity.

It makes a product feel more real, more worthy of investment. But problems come when companies rely on that history. That’s a bit too easy. And there are brands now claiming heritage that have none, so consumers are getting confused. If you really have it, you have to acknowledge that historic spirit, but take it forward. Even someone with five waxed jackets might have the latest smartphone - they’re still interested in new ways and new technologies.

I think men are drawn to the history of the brand: they like to get the proof that a garment has worked for a long time.

Perhaps because that also means that it’s resistant to style over time too - and so you can’t really make a mistake in buying it. You look at Belstaff and see all these pioneering people who have worn it and think ‘well it must be ok’. This isn’t to say that men lack confidence - more that they’re just less interested in fashions changing season after season. I think they also feel a bit empowered wearing garments that are functional.

Belstaff seems more well-suited to the world we live in now than it has at times in the past.

We‘re all more active, we travel more, we’re perhaps more adventurous. And that doesn’t necessarily mean climbing mountains. It might means launching a business, doing new things. I think people are looking more for the kind of functionality in clothing that Belstaff products bring. But it’s important that those products are also good-looking. It’s no good if it only looks right when you’re out for a weekend walk. Having a design icon like the Trialmaster is great - it gives you recognition. But if that’s all you have, why would anyone come back to the brand once they’ve bought their jacket? That’s why the fits, details and proportions keep changing, and the fabrication too.

It’s important, from a design perspective, to play with the rules you’re given. Besides, sometimes coming to a new collection with complete freedom is tricky. Then it’s hard to know where to start.

Whether it’s a jacket or a 4x4, I think our products suggest the kinds of activities men are hoping to do.

They love to wear a watch that can work hundreds of meters underwater and yet don’t want to get it wet, don’t they? There’s the same desire for that level of performance in their clothing, even if it’s rarely needed - though I can say, coming from France, that a waxed cotton jacket is very useful now I live in England. It’s like buying lots of books you don’t get around to reading - just buying them makes you feel like you’re a bit closer to reading them. You buy a jacket designed for adventure and feel a bit closer to adventure.

You buy a jacket designed for adventure and feel a bit closer to adventure.

Delphine Ninous, head of design, Belstaff

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This season Belstaff’s Sammy Miller Trialmaster waxed jacket is a real stand out piece for me.

It’s a replica of the style created for the motorbike legend in 1955 and the crisp burgundy colour is very on trend. I’ve paired it with a classic Burberry shirt and a timeless WANT Les Essentiels backpack to create the perfect outfit for those of you who are always on the go.

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HACKETT COAT £350 PAUL SMITH CAMO JACKET £199 JOHN SMEDLEY ROLL NECK £125 CALVIN KLEIN JEANS £99 COMMONCUT SHOES £135

ZEGNA JACKET £265

JAEGER CAMEL COAT £329 PYRENEX JACKET £295 RALPH LAUREN JOGGERS £89 BARBOUR HAT £44.95 CALVIN KLEIN BACKPACK £160

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LACOSTE T-SHIRT £49

PYRENEX JACKET £395 FAGUO SWEATER £75 RALPH LAUREN JOGGERS £89 VEJA TRAINERS £85

let it shine

light work Tom Dixon brings his eclectic design touch to Fenwick with a covetable collection of home accessories, from candles to gleaming copper pendants. We find out what makes him tick.

“Often,” says Tom Dixon, “it's better when you have less knowledge, when you're under-informed, then you don't try to work as the experts do, or do whatever has already been done. You can come at it with childlike enthusiasm.”

And Dixon has certainly come at a lot: from furniture to fashion and homewares, lighting and candles, the diversity of his output has made him one of the few product designers to become an international brand.

Recent projects have included everything from his first line of office furniture to a cocktail lounge in Atlanta - and even his own washing-up liquid. Earlier this year the keen biker even worked on a motorbike for Moto Guzzi, complete with specially tread-patterned tyres created with Pirelli.

That a little knowledge can be an inspiring thing might well be Dixon's mantra. Untutored in design and an art school drop-out, he enjoyed a short-lived career in music - as bass player for an outfit called Funksploitation - which got him on to 'Top of the Pops'.

"I had no real concept of design as a profession. It crept up on me," says Dixon, these days revered for his lighting

range, which is now available in Fenwick Newcastle.

It all started with welding which in turn led to an appreciation of materials and processes, so today his products earn an heirloom quality.

His own "self-propelled" methods also taught him to be commercially-minded.

"For a generation designing on computers it's too easy to say 'I wonder what this will look like in glass, or in wood...'

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let it shine It's shape-making," Dixon says.

"But the reality is that you have to make something at the right price, in the right material and then sell it. Commerce for me is indistinguishable from design. I don't just want to have an idea in a vacuum. I want to see it realised and then sell it."

And he does. Indeed, an abrupt schooling in serious business, when he was catapulted from working in his then small west London studio to being creative director of Habitat, has seen him build an infrastructure that includes manufacturing in wood, metal and plastics as well as a command of marketing and distribution.

Tom Dixon the designer has, in other words, become Tom Dixon the label.

"It's peculiar to think of yourself as a label," says Dixon.

"And even weirder to have people working around your own infrastructure saying 'that's not very Tom Dixon' to you.

And you're standing there thinking 'hang on, that's not what I think'. But with a brand you have to simplify a lot, which is a discipline.”

Ever keen to try something new, Dixon says he wants explore new alchemies of the kind that once saw him "turn

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scrap metal into gold, ideas into things people might want”.

But that can be harder to pull off these days, he concedes.

"Anything that's remotely oppositional goes mainstream very quickly now because of the reach of the internet and because big companies realise they can make money from it. When I started out you could stay underground long enough to develop an aesthetic. It wasn't on the high street the next day - that's not good for creativity."

But he isn't about to stop trying. He remains, he says, constantly surprised that he can get paid to do what he loves. "And I don't mind what it is as long as I'm making stuff,” - or working on a collection of candles.

"I mean, candles! I swore blind I would never do candles,” exclaims the first product designer to understand the reach that comes from offering entry-level accessories much as the fashion industry does.

“But they're great. You're working with scent, with another sense, an intangible on top of a tangible thing to put on your table. The idea I'd design a smell was never part of the plan. But you have to create your own adventures.”

Tom Dixon's homeware and lighting ranges are now available in Fenwick Newcastle.

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space age VEJA TRAINERS £110/ ALPHA INDUSTRIES NASA JACKET £175/ KENZO BACKPACK £295/ RIMOWA SMALL FLIGHT CASE £539

From futuristic lightweight fabrics to bold pops of colour juxtaposed with sharp metallic flashes, fashion has taken a distinctly space-inspired route this season.

Take the trend literally with an Alpha Industries NASA jacket or blast off to your next holiday with this amazing Rimowa flight case.

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The finishing touches to every dedicated follower of fashion’s outfit this season.

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RALPH LAUREN NYLON QUILTED JACKET £285

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skin science

Out of The Ordinary Since sweeping the beauty world off its feet with the launch of its revolutionary retinol concentrate back in 2016 - a single sell-out product with a pursefriendly price tag - The Ordinary has evolved to be one of most advanced, sought-after skincare brands on the market today.

Think science-driven skin solutions with integrity; clinical, does-what-it-says-on-the-tin formulas, infused with pure and pioneering ingredients, that deliver results that are anything but ordinary.

Free of mineral oils, parabens and sulphates, the brand’s range of vitamin-rich serums and hydrators, organic oils and pore-friendly acids work in harmony to restore all skin types back to full health and reveal visible, long-lasting results - all without breaking the bank.

All products can be used alone as mini treatments or together to create your very own, tailored skincare regime.

Find The Ordinary products in our Beauty Hall on the Ground Floor.

The Ordinary has evolved to be one of the most advanced, sought-after skincare brands on the market today

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Extra-ordinary must-haves...

Caffeine Solution 5%, £5.80 A light-textured formula packed with an extremely high concentration of caffeine and highly-purified green tea to help reduce puffiness and dark circles around the eyes. Massage a small amount around the eye contour morning and night for brighter, younger-looking eyes.

100% Cold-Pressed Virgin Marula Oil, £8.10 This antioxidant-rich oil is obtained from the fruits of the Marula tree and known all over the world for its restoring, skin-softening properties. Work through damp, clean hair or apply one or two drops to the entire face for a daily radiance boost.

Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5, £5.90 An oil-free, ultra-pure and vegan serum that floods the skin with long-lasting hydration. Supported with the addition of vitamin B5 for an added moisture injection, it plumps up dehydration lines and leaves skin feeling soft and comfortable. Smooth over the skin AM and PM before creams.

Advanced Retinoid 2%, £8 Delivering a double-whammy of next-generation retinoid, this highly-advanced concentrate works to protect the skin against signs of ageing, flooding the skin with vitamin A to smooth away lines and improve skin texture. Apply a few drops in the evening, followed by sun protection in the morning.

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beauty heroes Grace Ruthven Beauty Buyer

If, like me, you spend hours poring over the latest beauty releases then our freshly launched Beauty Corner is your dream destination! This space is dedicated to newly discovered brands and products that have achieved cult status among beauty aficionados. Here, I’ve chosen some of my personal favourites that I just can’t live without.

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Glow Tonic 250ml £18 Lip Lift Max Sheer Rose £12 Makeup Fixing Mist 80ml £16 Glow Mud Mask 45ml £18

Cleanser 50ml £40 Daily Protection +SPF 50 50ml £70 Age Defying Smoothing Lotion 90 Capsules £120 Kiss Mix – Demure £18

Dry Shampoo Foam 150g £24 Wave Spray 150ml £22 Rose Hair And Body Oil £25 Memory Mist £25

Deep Sleep Pillow Spray Limited Edition 250ml £33 Sleep Plus Hair Elixir 80ml £25 Perfect Legs Skin Miracle 120ml £37 Deep Sleep Bath Soak 120ml £22

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Charlotte Tilbury ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

Hollywood Beauty Secrets It’s time to get ready for your red carpet debut with Charlotte’s latest makeup collection, Hollywood Beauty Secrets.

The go-to makeup artist for A-list clients for over 25 years, Charlotte has worked with countless supermodels and starlets!

From working with Kate Moss when she was 19 and kick starting her career alongside the iconic supermodels of the 90s to creating red carpet ready makeup for Penélope Cruz, Nicole Kidman, Kim Kardashian-West, J.K. Rowling, Sienna Miller, Rihanna, Olivia Palermo, Kate Bosworth, Liv Tyler, Salma Hayek and many more.

Her latest collection combines timeless Hollywood filmic DNA with best-in-class delivery systems and formulas, to give all women, everywhere real life Hollywood effects every day.

Contour Wands – Light to Medium, Medium to Dark £29 Charlotte has been creating celebrity contours ever since she worked with the supermodels of the 90s, carving out mega-watt cheekbones through clever lighting and shading tricks. So many people fear contouring, but these Hollywood Contour Wands are lightweight, easy to blend and buildable to create a well-contoured face with ease.

Complexion Brush £30

This universal 2-in-1 100% animal cruelty free multipurpose brush is the must-have for your makeup bag, for that perfectly blended contour every time! The large flattop head allows you to achieve a flawless base quickly and effortlessly, while the angled small head is designed for precise contouring and concealing.

“I have de-coded the latest face tune tricks of today’s tech and applied this to my new easy, magic contour wand. This wand is so easy it goes on like a lens.” – Charlotte Tilbury

Beauty Light Wand £29

Hollywood Lips – 10 shades £24

For an instant mega-watt Hollywood highlight, the rose gold hue flatters all skin tones, while the treated pearls blur imperfections. The magic beauty blend applicator is cushioned for easy, instant highlighting.

These matte contouring lipsticks glide like a gloss, set like a soft-focus matte and nurture like a cream – all while feeling light as air but with full coverage! They create the illusion of fuller, wider lips in one easy application.

“I can only liken it to the most beautiful, filtered, fulllipped, Instagram version of you, but now in real life!

With this range of liquid matte lipsticks, you will become the Hollywood star that I know is inside every woman.”- Charlotte Tilbury

“I wanted to bottle the Beauty Light effects as seen on the Hollywood Red Carpet and give every woman a real life, real result Hollywood highlight...”

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Mercier muse

British model, actress and entrepreneur, Suki Waterhouse, has been named as Laura Mercier’s first ‘Mercier Muse’.

The 25-year-old, known for her show-stopping hair transformations and statement makeup, will front the world-renowned beauty brand’s powerful new campaign, which centres around the celebration of individuality - an idea central to its philosophy of ‘what makes you unique, makes you beautiful’ - and will make her official debut as the face of the brand’s autumn 2017 and spring 2018 advertising campaigns.

“Our brand has been embraced by a younger audience and we want to tell young women that we are speaking to them,” says globally-recognised makeup artist and brand founder, Laura Mercier.

“There is so much happening in artistry today - from technique to using quality products - and we felt that it was essential to be represented by a young, talented and confident woman.”

The unveiling of Suki’s partnership coincides with the launch of the first of three ultra-wear, high-impact collections - qualities that epitomise the makeup she craves to keep up with her busy lifestyle.

These include the new Laura Mercier Flawless Fusion Ultra Longwear Foundation, Laura Mercier Caviar Stick Eye Colour Matte and Laura Mercier Velour Extreme Matte Lipstick.

LAURA MERCIER CAVIAR STICK EYE COLOUR MATTE £23

LAURA MERCIER FLAWLESS FUSION ULTRA LONGWEAR FOUNDATION £35

LAURA MERCIER VELOUR EXTREME MATTE LIPSTICK £22

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has arrived at Fenwick Newcastle!

Experience our Holiday Collection 2017

Endless Silky Eye Pen Trio £12.50/ Best of Bright £20/ Ultimate Beauty Kit £28

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Created in 1999 and launched in our flagship boutique in Soho, London, Pixi has a loyal worldwide following thanks to its pure, awakening & skin-loving products that create a naturally radiant “just had a good night’s sleep” look. Pixi’s mission is the same now as it was on the first day the Pixi store opened: simply to bring out the natural beauty in all women – to make women look like themselves, only better. Passionate about skincare, Petra creates innovative formulations that are infused with botanicals and beneficial ingredients.

Visit one of our Pixi Trained Experts in store, for your complimentary Ultimate Pixi skincare & Make up masterclass Glow Tonic 100ml £10

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Prices starting from £19 Call us on 0370 1925 135 or visit us at Fenwick Newcastle

dream fragrance

Heaven scent For fragrance-lovers, Fenwick's Beauty Hall is paradise; packed with premium perfumes, including all the latest new releases, from some of the biggest, most sought-after brands. Stop by and meet the experts who, while guiding you through luxury perfume menus, will help you sniff out your favourites, or perhaps discover a new-season scent.

different collections. The ‘eco-luxe’ bottles can be refilled and reused, either as statement jewellery boxes, clutch bags or cigar boxes.

Good Girl Gone Bad Eau de Parfum, 50ml £205 This fresh fragrance is infused with sweet apricot, uplifting Egyptian narcissus and Indian tuberose, cedar and amber for honeyed heat.

Black Phantom Eau de Parfum, 50ml £245 The scent of Irish coffee with a twist, replacing the traditional whiskey with rum. Vetiver, patchouli and sandalwood are mixed with Ethiopian dark coffee for a rich, woody fragrance.

Diptyque

Known for its oval-shaped bottles and dancing letteredlabels, Diptyque blends some of the most sophisticated and distinctive unisex scents on the market today, along with seductive home fragrances, world-renowned candles and luxury diffusers.

Moonlight in Heaven Eau de Parfum, 50ml £215 A sparkling, citrusy scent made with lemon and grapefruit, coconut milk and mango and a milky base of tonka bean and vetiver.

From Dusk Till Dawn Collection, from £245 A new collection to celebrate the brand’s 10-year reign, inspired by the luxury and seductiveness of gold. The range pays homage to Austrian symbolist painter, Gustav Klimt, and introduces two new releases: Women in Gold and Gold Knight.

Philosykos Eaux de Toilette, 100ml £88 A woody fragrance inspired by Greek fig trees and their decadent, milky fruit. Made with fig leaves for a burst of freshness, white fig tree wood, fig tree sap for sweetness and a sprinkling of black pepper.

Ambre candle, 190g £45 A warm and rich blend, enhanced with aniseed, spicy incense and tonka bean for creaminess.

Creed

Founded in London in 1760, Creed has gone on to capture the hearts of fragrance-lovers all over the globe and is regarded as one of the world’s most luxurious, most exclusive, makers of scent.

Hourglass Diffuser 2.0, £120 Relaunched in early 2017, the brand’s new diffusers fill the home with long-lasting fragrance. The innovative design means a new diffusion cycle begins with a simple turn of the bottle, lasting for approximately one hour.

Aventus for Him, 50ml £170 Aventus for Her, 75ml £225 Two bold, best-selling scents, inspired by the drama and strength of historic emperor, Aventus, and history’s most powerful women. Ingredients include blackcurrant, Italian bergamot, oak moss, pink pepper and exotic sandalwood.

Christmas Collection 2017 The brand joins forces with artist Philippe Baudelocque for its festive offering, themed around constellations and cosmic animals.

Les Royales Exclusives Collection, 75ml £320 Six sensational scents, encased in stunning gold bottles designed to be displayed and shown off. Try the best-selling Spice and Wood.

Kilian

French-born fragrance-maker Kilian Hennessy is the man behind more than 25 unisex, playful scents, spanning across

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French Lover, 100ml £170 A powerful fragrance that blends angelica with incense and musk, for an aromatic, spicy finish.

Cedar wood and vetiver add a touch of sensuality.

Viking, 50ml £185 A new men’s fragrance that bottles the fearless spirit of the modern man, containing 80% natural, woodycitrus ingredients.

Virgin Island Water, 50ml £155 One of the brand’s most sought-after scents.

Taking inspiration from the dazzling tropics of the Caribbean, it’s a creamy, fruity mix of coconut, green lime and sensual ylang ylang.

Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris

Think of the Maison Francis Kurkdjian collection as a fragrance wardrobe, designed in the tradition of luxury French perfumery.

Frédéric Malle

Baccarat Rouge 540, 70ml £195 This oriental-floral fragrance is one of the brand’s most celebrated creations, blending notes of saffron and jasmine with heady cedar and amberwood.

Frédéric Malle's signature creations are perfectly balanced and made with a number of raw materials for the purest scent possible, designed to uniquely merge with and linger on the wearer’s skin.

Oud Satin Mood, 70ml £195 The latest introduction to Maison Francis Kurkdjian’s fabric inspired fragrance collection, Oud Mood, conveys the desire to bring a shimmering Orient to life. Inspired by oud wood, a natural material that is amongst the rarest and most expensive in perfumery, you can imagine flowing fabrics delicately draped over bare skin, caressed by intense and dazzling sunlight. You’ll want to wrap it around you, lose yourself in the depth of the moment and suspend time.

Portrait of a Lady, 100ml £230 A best-selling scent containing the strongest ever dosage of rose essence and with a heart of patchouli.

Superstitious, 100ml £230 A new, Turkish rose-infused launch, created in collaboration with illustrious fashion designer, Alber Elbaz, whose work adorns the bottle.

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girl power

Stella goes small Designer Stella McCartney’s new autumn collection makes the business of being a cool kid easy peasy.

Stella McCartney is all about mixing eco sensibility with on-point style. The ethos runs through all her work and is captured in playful pattern and dynamic design.

Her childrenswear range, new to Fenwick this season, is all about capturing childhood and embracing high-spirited behaviour. Girls play dress-up with dazzling denim and pretty pieces - not to mention the adorable baby collection.

Ms McCartney believes that kids should be embracing their youth in everything they do – and when it comes to

fashion, there’s no shortage of fun. The new collection comes with vibrant styles for girls and babies from newborn to 14+ years.

As youngsters ready themselves for a new season and a new adventure, the AW17 collection draws inspiration from the free spirit and high-energy levels of children, encouraging bright colours, wacky monochrome prints and striking patchwork.

The free spirit aspect brings together the great outdoors with lush mountainous landscapes and starry night skies; while the high-energy pieces include skate and helmet prints nodding to winter sports.

Majestic swans and tiger prints make up much of the design collection, with creative denim pieces featured throughout.

Kiddie jeans are oh-so on-trend with slim-fit options, flared denim and girls’ denim numbers featuring patched detailing and a distressed finish.

Reflecting Stella McCartney’s strong ethical values, the collection is made using the best possible fabrics from start to finish.

The designer has considered everything from organically grown cotton to recycled wool – and each piece has been designed with both style and functionality in mind.

Find the collection in the Childrenswear Department on the Third Floor.

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Eyes on the guys Mini men, big fashion.

Fenwick’s fashion-forward boyswear collection is bursting with big name brands including Hugo Boss, Burberry, Tommy Hilfiger and Lacoste to name but a few.

It’s a department full of fun; from the lively patterns to the bright colours to the bold designs. The brands continue to bring personality to boys' fashion, proving they can be style icons.

With a whole host of dapper designs in store, it puts the fun back into shopping with the little ones.

Head to the third floor for a haven of cool clothes and accessories for the little chaps. Think Calvin Klein loungewear, Lacoste polos, Armani jeans, Hugo Boss tees, Paul Smith accessories and Timberland trainers. You can complete any outfit whatever style or occasion.

You’ll find the very best in boys’ designer clothes, displaying innovative and inspiring fashion collections from the world’s leading labels.

Shop new collections from Armani, Barbour, Hugo Boss, Burberry, Calvin Klein, DKNY, Gucci, Lacoste, Levi’s, Paul Smith, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger and Timberland.

LACOSTE GILLET FROM £75

TOMMY HILFIGER JACKET FROM £85

TIMBERLAND HAT FROM £22/ HUGO BOSS COAT FROM £110/ HUGO BOSS LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT FROM £40

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spectacle Affectionately known in the North East as the beginning of the Festive period, Fenwick’s annual Christmas window has been enthralling the region - and its visitors - for over 45 years.

Storybook Christmas

Arabian Nights

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Fairytale Christmas with Pinocchio

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Jungle Fantasy

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Magical Winter Wonderland

Fly to Fenwick for Christmas - based on a space theme

Window wonderland Camberwick Green

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Santa’s Christmas Party - with panto and nursery rhyme characters

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Rupert Meets Santa

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Good Old Santa a peek into Santa’s workshop

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Purrfect for Christmas

It’s A White Christmas featuring Jack Frost, a Snowman, a talking Tree and Santa

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A Christmas Carol - second outing for this Dickens story

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Fairytale Christmas - with Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty

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Winter Wonderland

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The Reindeer Express

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Gulliver - a return journey for Gulliver

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The Magic of Beatrix Potter

Oliver Twist - with a soundtrack featuring all songs from the musical

Once Upon a Christmas

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Santa’s Journey - featuring Santa and helper Englebert the Polar Bear

The Christmas Story - spin on the Nativity

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love Introducing the limited edition Fenwick Teddy Bear. Handcrafted in England by Merrythought, the last remaining British teddy bear manufacturer, this classic jointed bear has a golden mohair coat and velvet paws. His hand embroidered nose and friendly smile give him a timeless charm that can only be found in a teddy bear of such traditional design.

This collectable Fenwick Bear is presented in a striking box and only 300 have been made.

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Limited edition Newcastle/Gateshead Christmas Bauble.

Available in our Christmas Department on the Second Floor.

LIMITED EDITION NEWCASTLE / GATESHEAD CHRISTMAS BAUBLE £12 100

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meat matters

Steaking a claim From a delicate fillet to a robust rib-eye, the new Porterhouse Butcher & Grill in our Fenwick Food Hall takes the business of meat to another level.

Picture the scene. You’re at the butcher’s counter buying a sirloin for supper.

Full of intent, you’ve planned how it will be served up only to be floored by the irresistible waft of the grill taking the hard work out of your evening meal.

That’s the temptress that is the new Porterhouse Butcher & Grill within the Food Hall in Fenwick.

Yes, it’s a butcher’s counter if you want the raw material coupled with the wholesome advice on cooking it.

But it’s a grill too – so within a few steps you can go from chef to customer and feast on that aforementioned and unique Josper-grilled piece of meat perfection. The choice is yours.

School nights and Porterhouse is all about a couple of pork chops, some artisan sausage or a burger. Take it home, relax and eat well.

But come the weekend – or a lunchtime escape – then the impressive counter-top dining experience comes into its own as Porterhouse offers up an unrivalled eating

experience in terms of the variety and provenance of its beef, pork and poultry selection.

There’s been a huge resurgence in meat as the steak house concept reaches new heights in the gourmet world.

Porterhouse as a cut is two steaks in one – it’s the king of cuts really – hence the name of this new restaurant venture from acclaimed restaurateur Terry Laybourne of the 21 Hospitality Group.

With Terry Laybourne at the helm – his team is also behind the Saltwater seafood bar that neighbours Porterhouse diners are guaranteed tasty plates, a dynamic dining experience and unique food provenance. The hybrid retail/ restaurant concept means eating here is engaging and exciting. Diners can eat what they see on the counter with a ‘cook what we sell, sell what we cook’ approach. It means everything is fresh and a definite talking point as you tuck in to your meal.

The relaxed open-kitchen is a nice, sociable touch and a place to retreat in the midst of a shopping session.

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meat matters Our food heroes:

Himalayan salt-aged beef There’s nothing ordinary about the beef at Porterhouse. Supplied by worldrenowned meat guru Peter Hannan, this meat melts in the mouth. The award-winning beef comes from Aberdeen Angus, Hereford and Shorthorn cattle bred on the Glenarm Estate and surrounding farms in Northern Ireland. Prime cuts are dry-aged for up to 45 days in a Himalayan salt-brick chamber. The technique, together with careful light and temperature control, allows the beef to tenderise over a longer period than conventional ageing, resulting in exceptional sweetness and flavour concentrations.

Northumbrian Wagyu beef is another extraordinary breed, famed for its extreme succulence. It comes from Steve Ramshaw’s farm near Otterburn where the magnificent Japanese Wagyu cattle can be found roaming the Northumbrian hills. Wagyu breeders are a small, specialist worldwide club and the meat is in short supply and highly prized. All Steve’s animals graze on a natural diet of grasses, heathers, mosses and herbs, giving the meat a distinctive flavour.

Rare breed pork is provided by the Grays family at Ravensworth Grange who farm rare-breed Middle White pigs. These pigs roam freely among pasture and woodland creating a pork that is exceptional in taste and already features in pork pies, Scotch eggs and crackling at other 21 Hospitality Group restaurants.

Herb-fed chickens are supplied by Herb Fed Poultry, a small outfit run by Edward and Emma Williamson, near Easingwold in North Yorkshire. Traditional methods are used to rear small flocks of free-range chickens; the birds are hand-fed a natural, additivefree, cereal diet featuring fresh herbs. Porterhouse has handpicked herb fed turkeys too that will be available for Christmas.

Goosnargh ducks, the firm favourite of some of the UK’s top chefs, has put a Lancashire village on the map. Terry Laybourne was introduced to brothers Reg Johnson and Bud Swarbrick and their ducks by chef Paul Heathcote in the 90s and has been serving them ever since. The meat flavour is influenced by a unique corn-based feed mix the ducks are fed, with no growth promoters, additives or antibiotics.

Basque black pudding Basque black pudding comes from Maison Montauzer, a family-run artisan charcutier based in the south west of France, who have been making the Boudin Baudruche to a family recipe for 30 years. This unique black pudding is served at several of the best Michelin restaurants in France.

Customers are encouraged to enagage with the chefs seating at the bar means you can chat to them as they cook your chosen steak right in front of you.

It’s a cool, casual spot for steak-lovers or hungry shoppers - if you prefer table seating for dinner, you can book a table in the adjacent sleek restaurant space for a sit-down, slapup feast.

Terry was inspired in this casual-dining food approach by lively, interactive continental food markets.

“I’ve seen this sort of thing work incredibly well overseas, although not in such a polished environment as this. We felt there was a real opportunity to try the concept in Fenwick Food Hall and Saltwater Fish Company was the test. Customers responded quickly and favourably.

“Those European markets are inspiring – I think the best of all is the San Miguel in Madrid – it just buzzes from nine in the morning until twelve at night. I’ve always thought, if we can create even half of that anywhere in Newcastle it would be a dream. And here we are now.”

When it comes to the menu, you’re looking at a selection of raw and cured plates and small plates (both work as starters), steaks (all native breeds, traditionally reared), Himalayan salt-chamber stand-outs, plus big cuts for sharing and a selection of other main courses. Steaks are cooked using a charcoal-fired grill.

“The big talking point for us is the porterhouse steak, because it’s in the name. It’s two steaks in one and this is two businesses in one - so there’s a bit of symmetry there.

“The porterhouse is unique in that there’s only one on any side of beef. It’s a sharer and even with the bone taken out, there’s a lot of meat there. The porterhouse is a cut off the T-bone that has the biggest proportion of fillet.

“For me, I’d have the prime rib on the bone. It’s got a bit more flavour - there’s a bit more to chew. If I’m on my own, I’d have the ribeye, which isn’t a sharer. They’re the prime cuts for me.”

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try this Fresh, rich flavours of the Mediterranean combine in these tasty tapas dishes from the chefs at Fuego restaurant in Fenwick Food Hall. Perfect inspiration for spirited suppers and lazy lunches.

Tomato, buffalo mozzarella and basil Ingredients 300g heritage tomatoes

Chop the heritage tomatoes into quarters and mix with a generous slug of olive oil and a pinch of Maldon sea salt. Stir until the juices from the tomatoes mingle with the oil to create a dressing.

1/2 ball of buffalo mozzarella Torn basil leaves to garnish

Place on a serving plate, roughly tear over the mozzarella and season with cracked black pepper.

Extra virgin olive oil Pinch of Maldon sea salt

Pour over the excess juices from the tomatoes and sprinkle with the basil.

Pinch of cracked black pepper

Seared lamb cutlets with salsa verde Ingredients For the salsa verde 2 handfuls of parsley A handful of basil A handful of mint 10g capers ½ tsp Dijon mustard Pinch of Maldon sea salt

Method

For the lamb cutlets (served pink) 2 lamb cutlets Salt and pepper for seasoning Rapeseed oil Knob of butter

100ml extra virgin olive oil 1 clove of garlic

Method Roughly chop the parsley, basil, mint and garlic and put into a blender with the capers, Dijon mustard, salt and olive oil. Blend until smooth.

Top tip: this recipe will make enough salsa verde for 4 tapas portions, so if you are cooking less, keep the leftover sauce in the fridge for 3-5 days. Salsa verde is very versatile - try it with fish too.

Season the cutlets with salt and pepper and brush with cooking oil. Place in a hot pan, fat side down, until crispy and golden.

Next, cook the cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the cutlets to rest for 3-4 minutes.

Return the pan back to the heat, add a knob of butter and cook for another couple of minutes while basting with the butter.

Plate up, drizzle the salsa verde over the cutlets and finish with a sprinkling of Maldon sea salt.

King prawn and chorizo skewer Ingredients For the piri piri sauce 50ml lemon juice

For the skewers 3 king prawns

50ml extra virgin olive oil 3 red chillies, deseeded

2 cooking chorizo sausages, sliced into thick discs

½ tsp cayenne pepper

Cooking oil

2tsp spicy paprika

Knob of butter

2 garlic cloves, peeled

¼ lemon, charred

Pinch of Maldon sea salt

Salt and pepper for seasoning

Pinch of black pepper

1 wooden skewer

Method Pre-heat the oven to 180 ºC. For the piri piri sauce, finely chop the garlic and chillies then mix together with the lemon juice, olive oil, cayenne, paprika, salt and black pepper. This recipe will make enough piri piri for 4 tapas portions, so if you are cooking less, keep the leftover sauce in the fridge for 3-5 days.

Put the tail of a prawn onto the skewer, followed by a piece of chorizo, then the head of the prawn so that the prawns hug the chorizo discs.

Season the skewer with salt and pepper and brush with cooking oil, then seal on both sides in a hot pan.

Put skewer into the oven for 3 minutes. Remove, coat in piri piri sauce, then pop back into the oven for a further 3 minutes until cooked.

Return the pan back to the hob, add a knob of butter and cook for another couple of minutes while basting with the butter.

Serve with a wedge of charred lemon.

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loaf love

Bread winners Fenwick’s Artisan Bakery has gone back to time-honoured, traditional methods to create its small-batch bread. It’s back-to-basics baking - but the results are show-stopping.

Fenwick is firmly putting Newcastle on the map as the place to be for breathtaking bread; hand-crafted, artisan creations, made with local, organic ingredients for unrivalled quality and flavour.

Foodies make the journey to the spectacular Food Hall from all over the region just to get their hands on the bakery’s fresh-from-the-oven delights.

And it’s easy to see why. The results of their hard work is the stuff of flour-covered foodie dreams; luxury loaves, displayed proudly next to stand-out sourdough, rustic rye bread and the finest focaccia in all its golden glory.

Nowhere else in the city will you find such a carefullyselected, expertly-made display of breads.

Behind-the-scenes, while most of us are still asleep a highly-skilled team of passionate bakers sets to work, to ensure the shelves are abundant with fresh goods for the day ahead.

It’s a place for old-school baking, steeped in tradition for maximum flavour and quality beyond regional compare.

Think chunky wooden tables and stainless steel worktops, mixing bowls, flour dusted rolling pins and bread baskets.

Just about everything you see on the shelves - from bloomers to ciabattas - has been kneaded, rolled, stretched and shaped by hand.

Born and bred in Newcastle, head baker David Slowther was bitten by the baking bug young, choosing to work in local bakeries after school and learning how to recreate the homemade goods he grew up seeing his mother and grandmother making.

Today, he leads a small, but highly-skilled, team of fellow bakers stocking the shelves with only the best artisan baked goods every day.

And they’re a dedicated bunch. A bread-maker’s working day here begins at 11pm and ends just before the sun comes up, around 6am, before the Food Hall team and chefs arrive.

During that time, expert hands get to work, starting with bread.

The specialised and unique range currently includes seeded rye, crusty ciabatta, the Food Hall’s hero loaf, ‘the Fenwick sourdough’, soft bloomers, and more.

Everything delivers in flavour and good looks - but what’s also special, and completely unique, about the bakery’s offering is that it’s made with only the finest, local ingredients and is rich in natural goodness.

At Fenwick they prefer to use slow fermentation methods;

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loaf love go on - and that’s exactly what customers will find inside the Food Hall.

Customers can pick up their favourite breads from the Artisan Bakery, or sample the superior slices on the menus at the likes of Mason + Rye, Fuego, and Porterhouse Butcher & Grill inside the Food Hall.

old-age practices that develop and deepen the breads’ flavours without the need for additives or chemicals.

This involves commercial ‘baker’s yeast’ in favour of a natural leaven (or ‘feeder’), which not only makes the bread rise to the high heavens, but means the loaves are more digestible.

The same goes for the flour. Here, in place of the industrystandard bleached powders, much like those often used in supermarket loaves, is flour that’s 100 per cent organic and made from heritage grains.

It’s sourced from Gilchesters Organics - an organic, familyrun farm just two miles north of Hadrian’s Wall, where grains are grown and milled in the most traditional and simplest of ways.

“Gilchesters stone-grind their grains, resulting in flour that’s better for you than heavily processed flours,” explains David. “The process is gentler and leaves the high concentration of minerals and vitamins found in heritage grains intact.”

“All Gilchesters flours still have the wheat germ, too, meaning they’re also rich in essential oils. You’ll find no added gluten or improvers in the flour - or later at baking.”

This natural, good-for-the-gut approach is what also makes

A day in the life: steps to spectacular sourdough 6am -7am: The team add flour, water and a little salt to the sourdough starter to create the dough 7am: The dough begins to prove 9am: The dough finishes proving and is held in

optimum conditions until the night shift starts to ensure the bread doesn’t over-prove

11pm: The team start moulding the dough 2am: The moulded dough is left to prove again 2.10am: The bread finishes proving and is left to

the crusts on the Artisan Bakery’s loaves slightly crisper than the bread you’ll find elsewhere.

Using flour that is stone ground and naturally darker in colour - and baking it for longer - inevitably creates gentle caramelisation, resulting in a wonderfully golden, crusty exterior, packed with flavour.

The demand for better quality bread and distinct, artisan flavours is becoming more and more apparent as the years

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2.30am: The bread goes into the oven and the team keep a close eye on their loaves

4am: The sourdough loaves are taken out of the oven and left to cool naturally

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Get on board Owner of Neal’s Yard Dairy, Jason Hinds, reveals his top tips on creating the perfect cheeseboard…

Check your core Any good cheeseboard should showcase some type of cheddar, stilton (preferably quite stinky!) and a cheese made with mould-ripened cow's milk, such as brie or camembert, with a blue or a white rind. My picks would be our best-selling Montgomery’s Cheddar, Colston Bassett Stilton, and Baron Bigod, which is a brie-like cheese made in Suffolk.

Build your board Once you’ve chosen your magic three, you can start expanding your offering. Some people will want to indulge - especially over the festive period. Branch out with a few different types of, say, stilton or mouldripened cheese to add different levels of flavour and texture. Our St. Jude cheese is a good one - it’s soft and creamy, reminiscent of camembert. For something more pungent, I like St. Cera - a small cheese which we mature ourselves. You could also add some sort of soft goat's cheese.

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Even things out

From delicate to deliciously robust, the cheese journey at Fenwick Food Hall is a taste-packed ride.

Variety is key. Don’t offer, for example, three types of mould-ripened cow's milk cheese, but only one type of cheddar. Pick your representatives from each of the three core cheeses. You might be a massive brie fan, but your guests, family or friends might not be. Mix things up!

From the softest goat’s cheese to a crumbly Lancashire, taste buds have evolved to be more experimental when it comes to cheese and now in the UK we’re blessed with a growing army of artisan cheesemakers who take their craft seriously.

The buyers at Fenwick have teamed up with Neal’s Yard Dairy, one of the most respected suppliers of cheese in the UK with a renowned flagship HQ in Borough Market.

With Neal's Yard our buyers have curated an unrivalled selection of cheese for the Food Hall. The selection covers cow, sheep and goat's milk cheese made across the UK. It takes in small dedicated dairies, generations-old cheesemakers and innovative new artisans, all bringing the best of British to the counter.

Different palates and markets have different tastes but the cheesemongers at Fenwick are always keen to encourage customers to try new varieties and broaden their cheese horizons.

Watch your portions Entertaining for a large crowd? I’d advise offering larger pieces of the main three cheeses - cheddar, stilton and mould-ripened cow's milk. Why? Because they’re the ones that are likely to be demolished the quickest people will always reach for the most familiar.

Add-ons

Personally, I don’t like adding fruit to my cheeseboard, such as grapes.

Biscuits are a must, though. Steer clear of flavoured biscuits and opt for a more neutral-flavoured biscuit. You could also try a ‘fruit cheese’, such as membrillo. We serve our cheeses with a dense damson paste.

Try this THE CREAMY CRACKER: Lincolnshire Poacher If you like Comté, you’ll love this. Long, sweet pineapple flavours, but it can also be rich and savoury.

THE PERKY ONE: Cornish Yarg Semi-hard cow's milk cheese with a pleasantly sour note. A nettle leaf covering adds to the distinctive flavour.

THE GORGEOUS GOAT: Dorstone A turret-shaped lactic goat’s cheese. Texture is moussey and meltingly light, often with a sherbet-like citrus sparkle.

THE LOCAL HERO: Doddington A hard cow’s milk cheese made near Wooler in Northumberland from a single milking of cows for each batch.

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Spirited away Artisans on our doorstep work their magic to create some inspiring and inventive spirits.

Unlock our drinks cabinet, meet the makers and discover local heroes in our Wine Room.

Noveltea

The Lakes Distillery

Newcastle

The Lake District

Clever chaps Lukas and Vincent have given the great British tea-drinking tradition a cheeky twist by adding an alcoholic kick to the comforting cuppa.

Their Noveltea range blends craft spirits with tea infusions in drinks to be enjoyed hot, just like a cup of tea – or chilled and dressed up to the nines to become the coolest of cocktails. Sip some sunshine with the spicy Tale of Tangier Noveltea which mixes Moroccan mint and rum.

Our friends over in Cumbria are a clever bunch when it comes to making exciting spirits. They created The ONE, which is the first UK blended whisky – made from a combination of British, Welsh and Scottish whiskies. They also produce vodka, gin and liqueurs as well as innovative limited releases, such as the Pedro Ximénez edition. For this batch, The ONE is aged in casks seasoned with dark sherry for a new taste dimension.

THE TALE OF TANGIER, 70CL, £25

THE ONE PEDRO XIMÉNEZ FINISH, 70CL, £41

Durham Distillery

Ludovici Limoncello

Durham

Newcastle

A small-batch craft distillery based on the outskirts of historic and beautiful Durham City. Spirits are made using traditional methods, at the heart of which is 400-litre, copper still, Lily. Each small batch produces a few hundred bottles at a time, which are bottled and labelled by hand. It takes two weeks to filter the vodka spirit, hence the small batches of a few hundred bottles a month. Made with love indeed!

The sweet and refreshing Italian liqueur is made in the North East by Michelle McKenzie with a genuine latin touch – it’s her great-grandfather’s generations-old recipe. She’s sworn to secrecy on the recipe but each bottle is painstakingly prepared, taking eight weeks to hit perfection.

The lemon-infused liqueur is traditionally a post-meal digestif but is bang on trend as a zesty aperitif when topped with prosecco.

DURHAM VODKA, 70CL, £27

LUDOVICI LIMONCELLO, 50CL, £18.99

Alnwick Rum

The Newcastle Gin Co.

Alnwick

Newcastle Fenwick's most neighbourly spirit! Made at Bealim House, a juniper berry’s throw from our Food Hall, Newcastle Gin is a light, floral spirit, distilled with nine botanicals at the city’s first commercial distillery in 200 years.

In the unique blend you’ll find hibiscus, juniper, rose petal, orange peel and some ‘secret’ ingredients. The USP has to be the addition of Newcastle city water of course. Cheers!

Rum is about to have its moment in the spotlight rivalling gin as the spirit to watch - and Northumberland has its very own rum distillery in Alnwick. The signature Alnwick Rum is a bold, spicy dark rum, based on a recipe which was first created over 90 years ago. It is made with a blend of rums from Guyana and Jamaica. They also produce a white rum and the cosy Percy Warmer ginger wine blend.

NEWCASTLE GIN, 70CL, £39.50

ALNWICK GOLDEN SPICED RUM, 70CL, £32

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Fenwick Wine Buyer

The Fenwick Wine Room is home to a vast selection of carefully chosen wines, spirits, liqueurs and beers.

We take pride in championing local artisans and producers and have a knowledgeable team on hand to guide you - whether you're looking for inspiring gifts for hard-to-please people or need suggestions for a magnificent case of wine to celebrate the festive season.

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The festive season is all about gatherings and celebrations. Think about giving your guests a pleasant surprise with drinks that are a talking point as well as a reason to say cheers!

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FERGHETTINA FRANCIACORTA BRUT 75CL,£18.99 There’s more to Italian sparkling wine than prosecco.

For a talking-point fizz, try the Ferghettina family’s Franciacorta, an outstanding sparkling wine with great finesse and depth of flavour.

Made from 95% Chardonnay grapes, this wine undergoes a secondary fermentation in the bottle. A great alternative to champagne or prosecco, this wine makes an ideal aperitif.

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BAROLO CASA VINICOLA BOTTER CARLO & C. S.P.A. 75CL, £25.00 From North West Italy, Barolo has a notable reputation for high quality wines from the Nebbiola grape.

This big, full bodied wine goes well with roast meats, game and is a good match for charcuterie and hard cheeses. Decanting an hour before serving will bring out the full flavour of the wine.

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MAKERS AND MERCHANTS CLEMENTINE AND GINGER SYRUP 25CL, £7.99 This fragrant non-alcoholic syrup combines fruity clementine with fresh root ginger and a mischievous dash of chilli to create an irresistible addition to prosecco. Cocktail lovers should experiment with rum or bourbon to craft a truly warming party tipple.

You could also try drizzling over ice cream or a celebratory pavlova for a show-stopping dessert.

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BANYULS M. CHAPOUTIER 50CL, £15.99 A red dessert wine, Banyuls is a Vin Doux Naturel; the fermentation is stopped before all the sugars convert to alcohol, so it retains the natural sweetness of the Grenache grapes. Grown in the small commune of Banyuls in France, this powerful rich wine, with flavours of black and stewed fruits and a lovely natural sweetness, is perfect with blue cheeses, Christmas cake and most desserts.

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DOMAINE MICHEL GIRARD SANCERRE SILEX 75CL, £16.99 A standout Sauvignon Blanc that is fresh and lively with a wonderful richness. The soil gives it a pronounced minerality leaving a long lingering finish.

It is great with shellfish, fish dishes and goat’s cheese.

Decant shortly before serving to release the wine’s full potential.

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H BY HINE VSOP COGNAC 70CL, £37.00

This Cognac is a blend of eaux de vie (spirit) made from grapes grown in vineyards in the two best areas of Cognac. A very versatile and lively Cognac, try it neat as a digestif at the end of the meal or with a dash of cold tonic. Or, try serving over ice with cider or ginger ale, garnished with a twist of lime, cucumber or rosemary.

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