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The Irish Sun
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Shoppers are rushing to snap up summer dress that is scanning for just £7.20 at ASDA – but not everyone is convinced
WHILE the sun might have missed the memo this weekend, soon enough it will be time to crack out our summer wardrobes. And for those needing to stock up you'll need to run rather than walk down to 3 Fashion fans are rushing to snap up summer staple dress that comes in at less than £8 Credit: Asda 3 The versatile dress is perfect for throwing on in summer months Credit: Asda The Taking to the The dress has amassed exclusively five star reviews from shoppers who have been quick to praise its quality and value for money. 'Very nice dress , very nice design and fabric,' wrote one. Read More on Fashion Another added: 'I bought a month ago and so happy I did.' If you do want to get your hands on the must-have dress you'll need to act fast as there are only limited sizes left. However, it seems that not everyone is as taken with the dress. Commenting on the Facebook post one wrote: 'Great if you want to look like a 1940s granny.' Most read in Fabulous While another added: 'Colour is little dull.' We recently shared how Asda has launched its first-ever stand-alone George store, and it could be rolled out across the UK if it's a hit. Kat Farmers new George at Asda Collection The debut site opened on Saturday, May 10 in Leeds, taking over the old Asda Living at Crown Point Retail Park. The slick new store is packed with head-turning fashion, stylish homeware, must-have toys and baby bits – plus a fresh café to fuel your spree. There are 30 Fashionistas can bag the Spring/Summer 2025 collection fronted by supermodel Yasmin Le Bon, plus new celeb collabs – including a chic kidswear range by Erica Davies and a sunshine-filled drop from Billie Faiers. And it's not just the clothes getting a makeover – the whole experience is sleeker, quicker and easier, with speedy self-checkouts, faster queues and slick Click & Collect. Shoppers will also be able to pop into the brand-new Kitchen café, where staffers are dishing up hot meals, cold bites and stone-baked pizzas. Is supermarket fashion the new high street? DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in: The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family. Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a 'strong growth in clothing' and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street. Asda's clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury's clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year. So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful? Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it's good quality too - with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative. A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year. Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes. Liz Evans, Asda's Chief Commercial Officer for George and Retail, said: 'Our Asda Living stores have been a huge success – but as shopping habits change, we want to make it even easier for customers to enjoy quality, style and value with George at the heart of it." The George label launched in 1989 when fashion guru George Davies teamed up with Asda to make the UK's first-ever supermarket clothing brand. By 2004, it was the nation's biggest clothing retailer, and Asda launched its first Living store to expand into homeware. Today, 3 The dress is proving popular with only limited sizes left Credit: Asda
The Sun
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Fashion lovers are going wild for Matalan's dupe of a £610 Hermes buy and it'll save you SIX HUNDRED quid
IF you want to get a designer look for a fraction of the price you may wish to pop into Matalan. The high street shop is selling a pair of brown sandals for summer that are a dupe for Hermes £610 Oran pair - but for a tenner. The shoes look nearly identical and at £600 cheaper could be the steal of the year. Matalan's £10 Tan Mule Sandals come in sizes three to eight and look perfect for holidays or weekends in the sun. The open-toe sandals also feature the iconic "H" cut-out design that has proved popular for Hermes. The Matalan pair also come in two colours - brown and black - so you can choose which matches your wardrobe more. The description reads: 'Step into effortless style with our Tan Mule Sandals. 'These versatile shoes combine comfort and elegance, featuring a sleek black design that complements any outfit. 'The open-toe and slip-on silhouette make them perfect for both casual and dressy occasions, while the sturdy yet lightweight construction ensures all-day comfort.' Shoppers have praised the shoe in the reviews, with one saying: 'These are so comfy and look fab on! 'I wish I had ordered in the black too.' With a saving of £600, you'll have saved a fortune and got a replica style without breaking the bank. It's not the only designer dupe causing a stir on the high street. Fabulous Fashion teams sneak preview of new season M&S 4 We shared how New Look has just dropped the perfect straw handbag for summer — and it's almost identical to the iconic Chloé basket bag. The designer arm candy would set shoppers back by £590, but the high street dupe costs just £27.99. New Look's Woven Basket Tote Bag already has fashion fans rushing to pick it up ready for the hot weather. It features a woven design, with stylish cream handles and an open top. The handbag is the perfect accessory for summer holidays, and it would pair with everything from beachwear to floral maxi dresses. Is supermarket fashion the new high street? DEPUTY Fashion Editor Abby McHale weighs in: The supermarkets have really upped their game when it comes to their fashion lines. These days, as you head in to do your weekly food shop you can also pick up a selection of purse-friendly, stylish pieces for all the family. Tesco has just announced a 0.7 per cent increase in the quarter thanks to a 'strong growth in clothing' and M&S has earnt the title of the number one destination for womenswear on the high street. Asda's clothing line George has made £1.5 million for the supermarket in 2023, 80 per cent of Sainsbury's clothes sold at full price rather than discounted and Nutmeg at Morrisons sales are also up 2 per cent in the past year. So what is it about supermarket fashion that is becoming so successful? Apart from the clothing actually being affordable, it's good quality too - with many being part of schemes such as the Better Cotton Initiative. A lot of the time they keep to classic pieces that they know will last the customer year after year. Plus because they buy so much stock they can turn around pieces quickly and buy for cheaper because of the volumes.
