American Apparel joins forces with a trio of Drag Race queens
For years gay culture has been slowly making its way into our lives with Will & Grace, Looking, and RuPauls Drag Race season 1-6 now available on Netflix. The stars of the latter have become celebrities in their own right.
The Winter Coat Amnesty – Clear your wardrobe and help the region’s homeless
In the November of 2010, Newcastle's Crisis Skylight Centre found themselves perilously short of warm winter clothing to give out. A few months later, the Winter Coat Amnesty, which asks people from across the North East to give their old
Scout Vintage owner Angelia tells us all about Scout’s big move
One of our favourite vintage shops Scout is moving! Ahead of the big move we spoke to store owner Angelia to find out why she's decided to move her vintage haven. "Scout's been open a little over a year now, and
Miss Mandas Vintage and Craft Fair returns to Sunderland
Miss Mandas Vintage and Craft fair will return to Sunderland this October and December. The unique fair will take place on Saturday October 11 on High Street West, and Saturday December 13 for a Christmas special in the same location. Manda Bell
Newcastle Does Vintage bring wedding fair to Theatre Royal
Newcastle Does Vintage have yet another event in the pipeline, and are taking over the Theatre Royal on Sunday 19 October for a wedding special. The regional branch of vintage fair organisers Britain Does Vintage, NDV have hosted an umber of
Asda launches post-surgery lingerie collection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
George at Asda have launched a new Tickled Pink range of post-surgery bras, swimwear and headscarves to support breast cancer awareness month. The collection features attractive floral and lace soft bras that fasten at the front, to provide both comfort and
How to wear the London Fashion Weekend trends
Want to start wearing the hot new trends from London Fashion Weekend? Well, here at Fashion North we've been hunting the high street to find on trend pieces for you. The Trend Show at London Fashion Weekend showcased the four most
Durham Shopping Extravaganza comes to Ramside Hall
Ramside Hall are hosting a shopping event this week (Wednesday 8 Thursday 9). Durham Shopping Extravaganza is to help raise money for selected charities such as CSV and Small Steps. 70 handpicked stalls will be set up inside Ramside Hall. The stalls
Five autumn essentials for men
As the summer gradually fades into winter our wardrobes must follow. Those beautiful shorts you've barely taken off need to be put away. Get yourself wrapped up and kept warm in these five essential items. Coat: With the British weather being
Fighting freshers’ flu
The most eventful seven days you will ever experience has been and gone (until next year that is) and now it’s time to start taking things seriously. The real work has begun and there’s no time for messing around, but of
Richie Culver for Topman
With the likes of Astrid Anderson and Sibling under their belt, Topman are no stranger to a collaboration. So it's no surprise that they recently teamed up with artist Richie Culver for a collection of T-shirts and hoodies. Culver who self
Birds of Paradise – Plumes and Feathers in Fashion exhibition comes to The Bowes Museum
Birds of Paradise – Plumes and Feathers in Fashion is a new exhibition coming to the award winning Fashion & Textile Gallery at The Bowes Museum starting October 25. The exhibition is a tribute to the elegance of feathers used in