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Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rochelle Humes wows in £32 top from Next that 'will never age'
The top was praised by shoppers who felt like an 'iconic movie star' when wearing the outfit Next shoppers say that a "flattering" top from Next gets them "lots of compliments" whenever they wear it. Modelled by TV star Rochelle Humes, the outfit was hailed by shoppers as something that "will never age". The former The Saturdays singer stood posed with her hands on her hips to showcase the Brown Glossy Satin Polka Dot Halter Top online. It costs £32 and shoppers could also continue the look with the matching Polka Dot Maxi Skirt that is £50 to create an effect of a full dress. The mum-of-three completed her look with some off-white heels and a touch of jewellery. The top, from the This Morning presenter's collection with the high street store, is made from a "soft satin fabric" and finished with a tie fastening. Similar styles are available elsewhere. New Look has a £9.99 Cream Polka Dot Slash Neck Top and Debenhams has this Polka Dot Print Halter Neck in black for £28.50, reduced from £38. There's an almost identical top for sale over on ASOS - the Tank Top in Brown Polka Dot costs £32 and is made from non-stretch denim. But, Rochelle's top at Next is a clear favourite amongst shoppers. In the reviews, one said: "Wore this to a family party [and got] lots of compliments. It's easy to wear [and] very flattering." Another wrote: "Lovely top, nice to have a different colour top to wear dressed up or casually." A third added that it was "Very pretty". Someone else put: "Exactly what I wanted!" Reviewing the skirt, a fifth shopper said: "The quality of the material is stunning. It hangs lovely and I love poka dots. A little bit expensive but it will never age." There was one person who said they felt like an iconic movie character, writing: "I felt like Pretty Woman. Amazing!" Another fan said: "Beautiful piece of clothing will wear for many years." And, there was one more review that claimed: "I got the top in store and couldn't resist the skirt to complete my 'Pretty Woman' look! Skirt comes up big (I think due to the elasticated waist?)" There are no negative reviews so far, other than one about the skirt, where a shopper claimed the material "creased so badly." The lack of criticism in the reviews section may be off-putting for some shoppers. Plus, the top and skirt are made from 100% recycled polyester, which may be another turn-off for some who prefer more organic material.
Irish Daily Mirror
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
This €63 River Island dress is the wedding guest look of the summer
With wedding season just around the corner, people across Ireland are gearing up for a summer of celebrations - and that means outfit planning is in full swing. Now is the ideal time to start shopping for occasionwear, and one of the best places to look is River Island. Known for its on-trend, catwalk-inspired styles at wallet-friendly prices, the fashion favourite has just dropped a dress that's quickly becoming the must-have look for summer weddings. The Green Bandage Sleeveless Bardot Midi Dress - a sophisticated showstopper that looks far more luxurious than its price tag - is available for €63 in regular and €67 in petite. The dress features a sleek asymmetric Bardot neckline, a figure-hugging sleeveless design and a flattering midi length - ideal for making a statement at any special occasion. Already sold out in several sizes, the dress has gone viral thanks to multiple features on River Island's social media channels, where it's been modelled by influencer Meagan Wells, who boasts more than 563,000 followers on Instagram. In one post, River Island declared: "The bandage dress is back, modelled by MEAGAN WELLS." In another, they asked fans: "We can't choose a fave. Which of @_meaganwells summer evening looks would you put in your suitcase?" And judging by the comments, this green dress is the clear favourite. Followers flooded the posts with love for the look. Many were instantly drawn to the striking green shade, calling it "such a gorgeous shade of green", "that's definitely my colour" and "Yeeesss! That colour." Several simply labelled it "gorgeous", "stunning" or "everything", while one fan gushed: "Wowww". Others were quick to declare their need for the look, with comments like "Pleaseeee can you share the link for the dress? I need it!" and "Can you send a link to buy the green dress" appearing several times under River Island's posts. The dress's popularity even prompted one person to comment: "My wardrobe is currently shaping up to be all your recommendations". While most of the feedback has been glowing, one comment hinted at skepticism about the dress's fit, with a user asking: "Are you wearing shapewear underneath? I would love to know as you can't tell". Still, those who already own the dress had no such reservations, with one declaring: "I've got this dress - isn't it absolutely amazing?" and another adding: "@riverisland is totally doing it for us this season!" Even those without an event lined up were tempted, with one commenter admitting: "Stunning - I just have zero occasion to wear it". For more information or to buy, visit the River Island website here for the petite length or here for the regular length. Alternatively, one of the most popular bandage dresses on Next Ireland's website is the Lipsy Pink Premium Bandage 3D Flower Midi Dress for €84. Next have also reduced the Lipsy Red Mesh Detail Corset Bandage Midi Dress from its original price of €78 to €34. Meanwhile, Brown Thomas has the SOSANDAR Bandage Pencil Dress on sale - down from €120 to just €61.71.
Fashion Network
11 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Next abruptly closes owned Sri Lanka factory
UK fashion retail giant Next has 'abruptly' shuttered one of its three Sri Lankan factories with the loss of 1,400 jobs. A trade union official is quoted as saying that over 800 of its members were out of work, as the annoucement sparked protests, according to online publication EasternEye. Next Manufacturing – a subsidiary of Next – confirmed it is closing the factory in response to high operating costs. The factory in the island's Katunayake Free Trade Zone, just outside the capital Colombo, announced its immediate closure and promised severance deals to 1,416 workers made redundant overnight. David Reay, director of manufacturing at Next, said the plant had been unprofitable for several years and that he had no alternative but to close it. 'At the heart of this decision is the increasingly high operating cost of the Katunayake manufacturing plant,' Reay said in a statement, adding the company will continue to operate two other factories on the island. The Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union rejected the claim that the factory was unviable with its general secretary Anton Marcus saying: 'The decision to close without any consultation with us is a violation of a collective agreement.' Last month, Sri Lanka's apparel industry warned that threatened US tariffs would disrupt the island's largest export sector and place thousands of jobs at risk. The report said Sri Lanka exported $4.76 billion (£3.76 billion) worth of garments last year, up from £3.58 billion the previous year. The industry employs about 350,000 workers and is a key foreign exchange earner.
Fashion Network
11 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Network
Next abruptly closes owned Sri Lanka factory
UK fashion retail giant Next has 'abruptly' shuttered one of its three Sri Lankan factories with the loss of 1,400 jobs. A trade union official is quoted as saying that over 800 of its members were out of work, as the annoucement sparked protests, according to online publication EasternEye. Next Manufacturing – a subsidiary of Next – confirmed it is closing the factory in response to high operating costs. The factory in the island's Katunayake Free Trade Zone, just outside the capital Colombo, announced its immediate closure and promised severance deals to 1,416 workers made redundant overnight. David Reay, director of manufacturing at Next, said the plant had been unprofitable for several years and that he had no alternative but to close it. 'At the heart of this decision is the increasingly high operating cost of the Katunayake manufacturing plant,' Reay said in a statement, adding the company will continue to operate two other factories on the island. The Free Trade Zones and General Services Employees Union rejected the claim that the factory was unviable with its general secretary Anton Marcus saying: 'The decision to close without any consultation with us is a violation of a collective agreement.' Last month, Sri Lanka's apparel industry warned that threatened US tariffs would disrupt the island's largest export sector and place thousands of jobs at risk. The report said Sri Lanka exported $4.76 billion (£3.76 billion) worth of garments last year, up from £3.58 billion the previous year. The industry employs about 350,000 workers and is a key foreign exchange earner.
Daily Mirror
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Best Oasis t-shirts to buy from the high street for under £30
Fans of the iconic Britpop band are in luck as the high street is packed with options for anyone who was lucky enough to bag a ticket - or those still hopeful to snap one up on resale With the long-awaited Oasis tour finally on the horizon (five weeks and counting), fans across the UK are scrambling to dig out their old records, brush up on lyrics, and, of course, find the perfect T-shirt to wear to the gig. And the high street is brimming with options ideal for anyone fortunate enough to bag a ticket - or those still hopeful to snap one up on resale. In recent years, concert outfits have become a major part of gig culture, with fans of Harry Styles, Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter paving the way for gig goers' style choices. And while the vibe of the upcoming Oasis tour may be less cowboy boots and feather boas, and more bucket hats and parka coats, the sentiment of getting your gig attire in the bag early is very much the same. Many high street retailers have been quick to celebrate the legacy of one of Britain's most influential rock bands with branded merch. Whether you want a faithful reproduction of a vintage tour tee or a modern take of the band's signature aesthetic, there's something out there for every kind of fan - even the ones who weren't born when What's The Story (Morning Glory) topped the charts. Ahead of the tour, which kicks off in Cardiff on July 4, we've rounded up the best Oasis T-shirts currently available on the UK high street, from trusted names like Debenhams, Next, River Island, ASOS, and New Look. After all, if you're going to be shouting along to Live Forever in a packed arena, you want to look the part doing it, right? Debenhams Be Here Now Illustration T Shirt - was £28.99, now £24.99 Celebrating the third studio album from the band, this Be Here Now t-shirt is an official licensed unisex design in a bold colourway. It's made from a 'high quality soft-style cotton' with short sleeves, and comes in a wide range of sizes from small through XX-Large. Easy to style, it can be paired with jeans or shorts, or to take style cues from Coronation Street's Brooke Vincent, she styled the tee with a pink satin skirt, gingham blazer and silver trainers for a playful look. The retailer also has some pretty unique designs I didn't spot elsewhere, like a 1998 World Tour South America t-shirt, and a Shaker Maker design, too. There's also the immediately recognisable Decca Logo Skinny Fit T Shirt in blue, however, reviews of this t-shirt have expressed disappointment in the fit of this particular tee. Next White/Black Oasis Graphic Band 100% Cotton T-Shirt - £25 A cult-classic, this white tee starring the iconic Oasis logo is available from Next for £25. In pure cotton, this regular fit t-shirt is complete with short sleeves and crew neckline, and will no doubt be the uniform of choice for many attending the likes of Wembley, Heaton Park and the Principality Stadium this summer. One shopper commented on the design, leaving a five star review which read: 'This was a birthday gift for our son, he was really pleased with it, good fit (he wears an adult small) and so far it's washed well. He's now all set for when he sees the band in July!' For some alternative options, there's the Yellow/Brown Official Oasis License Raglan Elbow Colour Block Graphic T-Shirt for £28, but something about the brown and yellow colourway is reminding me of the Girlguiding Brownies uniform. Similar to Debenhams' Be Here Now top, Next has a White Colour Oasis Graphic Band 100% Cotton T-Shirt featuring a line illustration of the Definitely Maybe album cover for £24, which is equally as cool. River Island White Regular Fit Oasis Definitely T-Shirt - £26 Sticking with the beloved debut album, this River Island t-shirt features the Oasis logo in blue on the left chest, with Definitely Maybe written on the right. Made from 100% cotton, the reverse repeats the name of the album, with a graphic of the band in its heyday. It comes in a regular fit with a crew neck and short sleeves, priced at £26 in sizes XS to XXL. There are some more affordable options from £22, too. The Black Regular Fit Oasis T-Shirt sees the Oasis logo front and centre but slightly smaller than we've seen previously, making for a refreshing take on the design. It's also available in white. Meanwhile, the £26 White Regular Fit Oasis Band T-Shirt stars an image of the Gallagher brothers' faces with the logo in blue beneath them. ASOS Topman oversized fit t-shirt with Oasis print in white - £24 Reminiscent of former Pretty Green's designs, the Topman oversized fit t-shirt with Oasis print in white costs £24 and features a tambourine. Beneath it is a quote from Noel Gallagher which reads: 'Purchased in Manchester in '94. Appears on the cover of Supersonic. Has been played on EVERY Oasis track EVER.' The retailer also has a t-shirt from Jack & Jones, with an Access All Areas pass illustrated on the front, with a setlist on the back including tracks like Slide Away and Cigarettes and Alcohol. However, some shoppers may be disgruntled that some sizes cost £22, while others are £20. New Look Only & Sons Black Oasis Print Short Sleeve T-Shirt - £22 New Look only has two options, but our top pick is a take on the black and white logo, with this one coming with burst graphics in the same font as the 2008 Dig Out Your Soul album. Made from 100% cotton and costing £24, its round neck and relaxed in its design, making it a great choice for belting out the set list. There is a second option in the Only & Sons Unisex Black Oasis Swirl Print T-shirt. The Union Jack swirl was one of the first logos the band ever had, designed by Tony French and used on ten cassette copies of their demo. One later sold for £6,000. Amazon Knebworth In Navy T-Shirt - £24 Last, but certainly not least, this week Amazon announced the launch of an exclusive range of Oasis merchandise, ahead of the band's hugely anticipated Live '25 tour. Available to buy now are Knebworth 1996 t-shirts, long sleeve t-shirts and jumpers - paying homage to one of the band's most legendary and famous gigs and arguably the pinnacle of 90s Britain. The design, with the Oasis logo on the crest sitting atop the bold Union Jack tricolor, is a fitting throwback to one of the band's most storied moments. As well as the Knebworth 1996 range available now, over the next six months Amazon will be releasing a number of designs celebrating the upcoming Live '25 tour. Graphics commemorating previous iconic tours including 2006's North American Tour and the Wembley dates from 1997's All Around The World tour will be available soon. Classic album artwork merchandise including Be Here Now and Heathen Chemistry will also be available.
