Lisa left her career in finance to follow her passion for fashion and a dream to run her own business. In 2004 Escape, located in a beautiful art deco fronted corner position, opened it’s doors for the first time as a premium shoe shop. In the passing 19 years, the shop has grown, expanding into the neighbouring property and evolved into one of the leading womenswear and lifestyle boutiques in the North East. 10 years ago, her husband Carl joined her and opened Mitchells Menswear 2 doors away.