Keep up
Four steady tips for Northern Exposure
by Hazel Davis
Mankind of Chester
CHESTER Really want a facial or in dire need of a manicure but too embarrassed to tell your girlfriend? Or are you just plain sick of the lack of manpampering? Well, fret no longer as Chester’s first men-only beauty salon is opening in March.
Mankind of Chester will specialise in luxurious Dermalogica products, and men will be able to treat themselves to facials, wet shaves and other relaxing treatments in their very own ‘safe’ zone, without fear of mocking or jealousy. All together now, ladies, ‘It’s not fair!’
MANKIND OF CHESTER
NORTHGATE STREET ROW
CHESTER
CH1 2HA
MANKINDOFCHESTER.CO.UK
Paul Smith
LEEDS International fashion designer Paul Smith has returned to his tailoring roots with a new store in Leeds’ historic Victoria Quarter. The opening night in December was attended by the city’s most famous sons – rock band Kaiser Chiefs – who Smith designs for.
Smith’s first tailoring was done by Leeds’ factory Atkinson Rhodes and, after successful global domination with stores in cities from Paris to Japan, he has finally returned to the north.
The three-storey shop features a women’s room and a men’s classic suits room as well as perfume, toys and memorabilia.
PAUL SMITH 17-19 KING EDWARD STREET
LEEDS
01132 450728
WWW.PAULSMITH.CO.UK
Paradise Factory
MANCHESTER One of Manchester’s iconic musical landmarks has been given a new lease of life.
The Paradise Factory was once home to the legendary Factory Records, the label which launched the careers of Joy Division and Happy Mondays. After it folded in the 1990s, the building spent some time as a gay venue but has been empty for the last few years.
It’s now set to become Manchester’s hottest club with the very best in house, techno, hip-hop and drum and bass.
The two-room, three-floor weekend venue launched in January with the likes of Laurent Garnier, Danny Mac and Steve Angello. It’s only open for six months of each year but we’re mad fer it already.
PARADISE FACTORY
112-116 PRINCESS STREET
MANCHESTER M1 7EN
0161 272 7707 112-116
WWW.PRINCESSSTREET.CO.UK
Headmasters
MANCHESTER Has your ‘show pony’ been feeling a little limp of late? Is your ‘downtown doll’ in need of a pep-up? Then stroll down to Headmasters’ new salon in Manchester where the latest blowdry styles are available. Situated in the city centre, it’s perfect for a pre-meeting makeover or pre-holiday prepping.
HEADMASTERS
40-42 JOHN DALTON STREET
MANCHESTER M2 6LE
0161 834 0040 HMHAIR.COM
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