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Robert Gibson

Durham University drop-out goes global with Duke & Dexter slip-on shoe brand

A 21-year-old designer who dropped out of Durham University to set up a slip-on shoe business is enjoying international success with the venture.

Archie Hewlett had been due to begin a degree in psychology, but having never studied the subject before and holding some reservations about university life, he decided to take a year out.

During that time, he worked in recruitment, but realised the sector was not for him.

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