Why women’s suits remain timeless: a true icon of balance and refinementSome garments manage to hold their place through shifting decades. The women’s suit is one of them. It doesn’t chase fashion, it defines it, quietly. Every cut, every seam, seems to follow a simple rule – precision without...
In the fast-moving world of global fashion, trends shift quickly—but one category consistently retains its value, allure and cultural prestige: luxury handbags crafted by France’s legendary maisons. In 2025, the global handbag market continues to expand, yet no segment outperforms the enduring appeal of authentic French craftsmanship. From Parisian...
Changes to the repainting programme for historic properties in Brunswick Square and Terrace could become permanent, as the council works with residents to ensure the unique heritage of the area is maintained.
Under the Hove Borough Act 1976, property owners are required to repaint their buildings, including the iron railings...
Five council-owned leisure centres with rooftop solar panels have generated 1 million kWh of renewable energy.
The power generated is enough to power 370 homes or 500 electric vehicles for a year.
Withdean Leisure Centre’s solar panels produced the most, with more than 500,000 kWh of electricity generated.
Moulsecoomb Leisure Centre, Portslade...
Ambitious plans have been revealed for a new sports and leisure facility to replace the ageing King Alfred Leisure Centre and the contractor set to deliver the project.
The proposed facility will transform the current seafront site into a modern, accessible and sustainable leisure destination for all, with spaces for...
During the 2000s and 2010s, Topshop was a fashion powerhouse – an icon of the British high street. A combination of music, make-up and the latest fashions allowed the retailer to thrive in popularity. And high profile celebrity collaborations with model Kate Moss and singer Beyoncé also raised Topshop’s...
When people picture a finished floor, they usually think of the tiles, parquet or resin on top. But before that finish goes down, a hidden layer has already done the groundwork: the screed. It's the screed that gives the floor its flatness, its final level, and its ability to...
In a busy fashion boutique, efficiency is everything. From unpacking new deliveries to preparing seasonal displays, every task needs to be completed quickly without compromising presentation. One piece of equipment that often goes unnoticed - but has a significant impact on daily operations - is the clothing tagging gun.
Whether...
The impressive Brighton Dome, Corn Exchange and Studio Theatre restoration project continues to gain local and national acclaim, picking up a further heritage award.
The ambitious project, which saw the buildings restored, improved and upgraded, has won a Sussex Heritage Trust Award for its sensitive restoration and renewed role as...
The FLATLAND X SOHO HOUSE ART PRIZE is a collaborative initiative between Flatland Projects and Soho House Brighton Beach House, designed to highlight artists living and working in Sussex. This is more than an acquisition, it's about making visible the ways artists enter private collections, and building ongoing, meaningful relationships...
