Lifestyle: Lambert’s Yard, Brewers Market, Glenbrae
INDEPENDENT concept store Lambert’s Yard is about the become the first stockist in the UK, outside of London, for designs by tailor Timothy Everest MBE.
Mr Everest undertook training in Leeds, and has dressed the Bond villain for the new Spectre film, set to hit screen on 26 October.
He will be launching his ready-to-wear collection at the Leeds creative conglomerate.
The public launch is taking place today, Thursday 15th October from 7pm. Other menswear brands such as Dobson, Campbell Cole, Rose & White, Charlie Borrow and Yorkshire designer Ross Barr, will be unveiling their winter collections alongside whisky tasting, shoe shining and food by Leeds’ Farmers’ Market.
There will be an informal Q&A session between 4pm and 6pm, with the main event starting at 7pm.
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THE second installment of the Brewers Market is being launched this year.
Canal Mills’ weekend beer festival returns in 2015 on November 6-8 with brewers including Fourpure Brewing Co, Five Points Brewing Co, Northern Monk Brew Co,and Liverpool Craft Beer Co signed up.
Pop up bars by Tall Boys Beer Market and progressive breweries including Mikkeller, Firestone Walker and Odell Brewing Co will also be there.
The Hedonist Project will be taking care of the spirits with a pop-up Whisky and Gin bar and Latitude will bring a large wine selection.
Representing Leeds’ street food scene will be the superb Grub & Grog Shop from Holbeck, wood-fired excellence from The Pizza Fella & Boozy Q BBQ, the latest offering from Sela Bar’s ever growing and impressive food offering.
Music forms an important part of Brewers Market and Eighty Six, Hide & Seek Records, Anthony Dobson, Body Language DJ’s, Tall Boys DJ’s and Alex & Amy Audio Chronicles, as well as live art from the talented resident artists of Assembly House have all been lined up.
Matt Long, founder of the Brewers Market said: “We’re really excited about Brewers Market this year.
“Our collaboration is simply amazing and we like to think our beer festival really lends itself to catering for everyone.”
Will France, founder of the Brewers Market and Tap & Pin: “Really looking forward to the second year & further building on last years great event featuring more beer, fabulous food & good times all set to an ace soundtrack in surely one of the Northwest’s best venues.”
Tickets are on sale now, starting at £5.
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KNITWEAR manufacturer, Glenbrae, has been appointed as the official knitwear licensee of Scottish Rugby.
The deal will see the Huddersfield firm produce a range of clothing items featuring the Scottish Rugby emblem for an initial two year contract.
Andrew Jones, general manager of Glenbrae said: “This association with Scottish Rugby is something we’re immensely proud of. We’ve built up a reputation for quality and comfort, and our unique processes mean that the finished product is smart, supple and long lasting – exactly the sort of thing that Scottish Rugby fans will appreciate”
“The agreement forms an integral part of our strategy to widen the brand’s appeal across a range of sports and become the crested knitwear supplier of choice from the professional level to grassroots. This deal opens up a new sales channel for Glenbrae and will undoubtedly be the one of many new tie-ins with professional sports outfits, as the brand continues to grow.”
Glenbrae produces a range of quality knitwear products and has a world leading process, allowing 3D embroidery. In addition to sports knitwear, Glenbrae has a number of corporate customers who use the brand for highest quality garments.
