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Liverpool's 051 nightclub took an evening off partying to showcase local fashion designers. Over 30 years ago, 051 was one of Liverpool's thriving nightclubs. Playing primarily house music, some may know the club as the place which helped pioneer 'Scouse House'. During its earlier years, the club experimented with imported House Music from the US and Italy, and then later gave stage to a series of local DJs who then introduced that unique Scouse House sound. It's safe to say

Aleisha Petafi is the founder, editor, and creative director of Liverpool's number 1 independent print. Running for over three years, the Liverpool based publication is largely a one-woman operation with Aleisha collaborating with creatives and offering opportunities to those seeking experience in fashion media while building a supportive platform for unrepresented talent in the North. Aleisha's journey into fashion publishing was shaped by her time in London where she felt a

A conversation with Amy Kilroy on the importance of fashion at Liverpool Pride. IMAGE: LIVERPOOL ECHO The one thing I always look forward to at Pride is the colourful cast of frocks galore... which is obligatorily accompanied by that year’s highest-streaming gay pop anthem (and Lady Gaga's Born This Way too, of course). The fashion at Liverpool’s Pride in particular is always known locally as a brilliant collision of this high-camp, working-class glamour with a sprinkle of de

Her DIY, punk, prinny, and maximalist dressing take beyond just her Instagram posts... An interview by Aleisha Petafi As the editor of Destined magazine, I encounter a lot of creative and stylish people all the time... Despite being, and working in the fashion space in Liverpool, I tend to forget how anti-trend, alternative, and individualistic we really are up here. Back in February this year, I attended Melissa-Kate's S/S26 Birkenhead fashion show, and it's safe to say all

“Your choice to build your career here is a statement against systemic neglect” A piece which explores the political resistance of pursuing a fashion career in the city of Liverpool, by Destined Magazine editor Aleisha Petafi. Ok, maybe you’re not quite understanding what I mean yet but picture this… You're considering a fashion career for yourself in the North West, and Manchester's right next door (England's unofficial second capital city). It's undeniably a major hub of U

On March 7th, Liverpool’s iconic Invisible Wind Factory was transformed into a catwalk of creativity for ‘Strike a Pose’, a fundraising event curated by friends Mia and Amy in support of the charity Refugee Women Connect. The evening brought together 11 rising fashion designers from across Merseyside, each weaving powerful stories into their collections. Among the standout names were Charlie Supastar, Holly Beasley, Colette Castellon, Samir Edwards-Sutton, Louise Morgan, Char