If you like the cut of your cloth to be on the chic side, then place a well-heeled foot forward towards one of the region's many top fashion emporiums.

For those of you who are left with your tongue on the floor at the thought of rack after rack of designer clothes, you'll not go far wrong by checking out the Cruise stores situated in Princess Square. The Cruise Mainline store is a contemporary style gallery; ranges stocked include Gucci, Prada and Dolce & Gabbana. With dedicated footwear, accessory and bag areas, this fashion temple is a favourite of Newcastle United players, and their wives and girlfriends.

Across the square Cruise Jeans houses an array of denim brands alongside emerging labels and street-led trends for men and women.

The corner of Grainger Street and Market Street houses three shops (exclusively for women this trio) stocking their own brand of clothes. These are Karen Millen, All Saints and Oasis and are just the thing for the thoroughly modern Miss.

Just across the street from these three is the inviting Georgian facade of Reiss (Grainger Street), which houses women's and mens clothes with emphasis on clean lines, classic cuts and extremely well tailored garments.

Union (Grey Street & High Bridge Street)has long been held close to the hearts of the region's fashionable lads and lasses as they're always on the ball with the best stuff from the well-established labels and the place to head if you're after the pricey but drop-dead-cool Japanese label Evisu.

On a more urban, skate-kid tip, Maverick (Market Street) should appeal to the baggy pants wearing hordes anxious to get their hands on clothing put together by Stussy, Addict, Karl Kani, Fresh Jive etc.

If you're on a tight budget and still on the look out for something that's a little out of the ordinary why not give Period Clothing Warehouse a look? It attracts women and men eager to complement their wardrobes with some fabulous second-hand retro gear, including tracksuits, t-shirts and a wide range of jackets and coats. Attica is yet another veritable Aladdin's cave for those looking to the past for inspiration.