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Aldi has launched a new ‘high fashion’ Christmas jumper range

The range will hit Aldi stores nationwide this week.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 15th November 2021

Budget supermarket Aldi has revealed its new ‘high fashion’ Christmas collection, with prices starting from as little as £1.49.

The Aldimania Winter Collection of jumpers, socks and onesies was launched over the weekend with an online catwalk event.

Strutting down the aisles of fruit and veg, models showed off the new festive clothes, which are plastered with Aldi branding for the first time.

The Aldimania Christmas jumpers / Credit: Aldi

The collection includes a white cropped jumper covered in reindeer and the Aldi logo, priced at £9.99.

The Aldimania hoodie previously worn by Tommy Fury is also coming back, for £14.99, which sold out in minutes when it went on sale in April.

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The ‘high fashion’ range will be in stores this week / Credit: Aldi

Shoppers will also be able to order fleece tops and trousers and Christmas socks from Aldi.

Julie Ashfield – Managing Director of Buying at Aldi UK – said: “Following the success of our Aldimania range earlier this year and huge demand from shoppers for more, we really wanted to take the collection to the next level by, not only expanding the range, but unveiling it with our very own high fashion catwalk.

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“We can’t wait for our shoppers to see it!”

The Christmas jumpers and socks from the collection will officially launch in store from November 21, with the onsie in stores from November 28.

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The rest of the Aldimania collection can be ordered online.

Featured Image – Aldi

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Seven Brothers have brought back a beloved British fizzy drink, only now it’s boozy

Danny Jones Danny Jones Seven Brothers Lilt flavour beer

Local brewmasters Seven Brothers have brought back one of the UK’s most beloved former fizzy drinks and reimagined it as their latest beer.

The Salford-based brewery, who now boast multiple locations across the North, is no stranger to perfecting creative craft beers, but the latest addition to the 7 Bros lineup is sure to be as firm a favourite as the original soft drink.

If it wasn’t already blatantly obvious, we’ll give you a hint: this tropical twist on pale ale contains hints of pineapple and grapefruit – and it looks an awful lot like an old can of Lilt…

Yes, bringing back the British corner shop staple as an alcoholic version, no less, let us introduce you to Seven Brothers’ new ‘Lilty’ flavour.

What’s better than an ice-cold Lilt on a hot day, we hear you ask? A boozy one, that’s what.

In case you had been wondering why you hadn’t seen the familiarly colourful can on shelves recently, that’s because you haven’t.

Lilt was officially discontinued after 50 years back in February 2023, having been available since 1975 in the likes of the UK, Ireland, Gibraltar, and the Seychelles. Well, sort of.

Still part of Coca-Cola, who also own the likes of Fanta, Powerade, Minute Maid, Schweppes and many more, Lilt has since been rebranded as ‘Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit’.

However, it doesn’t have quite the same bright white, green and yellow scheme, and maybe it is just the packaging, but it does feel like it hasn’t quite tasted the same since.

Fortunately, we now have an alternative that not only captures all of those Caribbean and citrusy notes but that packs plenty of punch at 6% per tin.

The original
The upgrade
Lilt didn’t walk so ‘Fanta Pineapple & Grapefruit’ could run; it was so ‘Lilty’ could get you well on your way to tipsy. (Credit: Press shots)

Now available in 440ml cans, this is actually the latest iteration of the first attempt at the drink launched back in July 2024, only now they’ve fine-tuned the recipe, and we can’t wait to drink by the gallon-full, or at least by the pint.

The description reads as follows: “This lilty little pale ale is a tongue-tingling throwback to fruity pop days gone by. Packed with pineapple and grapefruit flavours for a proper tropical punch.

“Immerse yourself in a wave of vibrant, tropical flavours with a generous double-hit of Amarillo and Mosaic hops taking centre stage. Juicy, fruity, fresh and fun with no bitter goodbyes, it’s basically sunshine in a tin.” It also happens to be vegan, which is a nice little bonus, isn’t it?

Seven Brothers’ brand new flavour is being rolled out as we speak, and we suspect it won’t be long before you see plenty of people asking for a ‘totally tropical taste’ at the taproom, their Ancoats Beerhouse or over in Media City (rest in peace, the Middlewood Locks site).

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Viral cosmetics brand P. Louise to bring exclusive pop-up to Trafford Centre this Christmas

Thomas Melia Thomas Melia

Huge cosmetics and beauty brand P.Louise has announced an exclusive pop-up set to take place in Trafford Centre this Christmas.

Greater Manchester makeup artist turned business woman, Paige Louise, gained lots of traction online for her baby pink-packaged makeup products, branded after her nickname, P.Louise, and now the company has announced its bringing an exclusive pop-up to Manchester’s Trafford Centre just in time for Christmas.

After such a success last year, the pop-up event, aptly-titled ‘Pinkmas’, will be returning to Manchester, and its bringing P.Louise’s much-loved makeup brand to life through an interactive display at the Trafford Centre.

Visitors can expect to explore the magical world of ‘Pinkmas’ through three different immersive winter zones.

P.Louise Pinkmas is coming to Trafford Centre this holiday season.
A CGI graphic of the proposed pantomime stage at P.Louise Pinkmas.
P.Louise Pinkmas is coming to the Trafford Centre this festive season / Credit: Publicity Picture (via Supplied)

Much like her P.Louise Empire site over in Stockport, Pinkmas elevates this experience by sprinkling a little bit of Christmas magic over the baby pink brand and its festive-themed makeup products.

Each of the interactive zones will serve their own purpose, encouraging you to get stuck in with a variety of activities all relating to the festive season.

You can enjoy decorating your own gingerbread treats in Mrs Claus’ Kitchen, personalising and making a keepsake of best-selling product ‘Bad B*tch’, all before writing a letter to Santa at the ‘Post Me Pretty Room’.

Each person who attends can expect to spend up to three hours travelling through each pretty pink zone, guided by the P.Louise elves on a story-led tour.

After all that wonderland wonderfulness, there’s only one thing missing from this festive extravaganza, and what screams Christmas more than a pantomime? A P.Louise Pantomime though, of course, with a guest appearance from Santa himself.

As you venture through the Pinkmas pop-up, there’ll be moments for you to get your hands on some P.Louise goodies and gift sets, as well as sampling the tasty treats from the food and drink stalls.

Get ready to deck the halls with blush, gloss and glamour this festive season, as P.Louise Pinkmas is residing in Trafford Centre for the entire Christmas period.

Santa next to his trusty P.Louise elves at Pinkmas 2024.
Expect to step into a world of glitz and glam when P.Louise Pinkmas visits Trafford Centre.
Visitors can expect to step into a world of glitz and glam when P.Louise Pinkmas visits Trafford Centre / Credit: Publicity Picture (via Supplied)

“I wanted to create the memories I never had, and above all else, give others the chance to make those magical moments,” commented Paige Williams, who is the dynamic founder and CEO of P.Louise.

Simon Layton, Centre Director at Trafford Centre, added: “We’re thrilled to welcome Paige Williams, a brilliant local success story, and her hugely popular brand for a festive experience that’s full of sparkle and surprises.”

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P.Louise Pinkmas is returning to Manchester’s Trafford Centre from 1 December to 4 January, and you can find tickets and more information HERE.

Featured Images – Publicity Pictures (via Supplied)

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