Looking ahead in style

We maybe in the midst of summer but for fashion-forward retailers, thoughts are already turning to autumn/winter. Lesley Taylor, proprietor of Hillsborough’s New Image, is no different and has a special event planned to launch her new collections alongside other retailers in September.

On Tuesday 19 September, Lesley is inviting guests to Wentworth Woodhouse for drinks, nibbles and a chance to preview new wedding and eveningwear ranges from the likes of Condici, Ispirato and the highly sought-after Veni Infantino and Carla Ruiz. See the website for the full range of designers.

Since first opening in 1986, New Image has become renowned for its occasionwear and has become the go-to place for all those memorable events including weddings, birthdays and days at the races as well as outfits for holidays, including cruises. Matching hats, fascinators, shoes and bags enables customers to purchase the whole ensemble under one roof.

New Image also stocks a great choice of dressy casual wear and day wear that are always stylish and on trend and perfect wardrobe pieces for more lowkey social occasions.

“It’s been a great season for hats and we’ve seen ‘hatinators’ become much more popular,” said Lesley. “More stylish than fascinators but not as restrictive as hats, they offer the best of both worlds.”

If you’re in the market for new headwear, milliner Darcie Mae regularly visits the shop and is on hand to create bespoke head pieces to ensure a perfect match, although appointments are essential.

New Image is an exclusive stockist of Spanish shoe brand, Elegant, which are available with both low or high heels as well as in half sizes too.

“I did wonder how the economy would affect business,” said Lesley. “But what I’ve found is that people have shopped early and made sure they’ve got everything well in advance of their special celebration.

“The high street is diminishing and we’re grateful to our customers for continuing to support an independent business as well as the local community.”

Although customers are welcome to pop in to the Middlewood Road boutique at any time, if you’re shopping for an extra-special occasion Lesley advises making an appointment.

“Online shopping may offer convenience but nothing replaces oneto-service,” added Lesley. “Our customers enjoy the personal service and attention they get from an independent boutique as well as our experience. We continually work hard to maintain great levels of customer service.”

The fashion show at Wentworth Woodhouse starts at 6.30-7pm with drinks and canapes served in the Pillared Hall before guests make their way up to the Marble Saloon to be seated for the catwalk show at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced £20 and include a welcome drink on arrival and can be purchased in store at New Image. All proceeds will go to Wentworth Charity.

New Image

277 Middlewood Road

Sheffield, S6 1TG

Tel: 0114 234 4880 www.new-image.co.uk

New Wedding Collections for 2023 now in store

HATS - FASCINATORS - SHOES - BAGS

Designers Include: Condici • Ispirato • Veni Infantino

• Lizabella • Gina Bacconi • Joseph Ribkoff • Carla Ruiz

• Matching hats, fascinators, shoes and bags

• In-house seamstress to ensure the perfect fit