University of Sunderland fashion design students take on Savile Row
Final-year fashion students at the University of Sunderland have entered a national competition that showcases creative and technical skills. The Golden Shears competition, chaired by Simon Cundey, of famous Savile Row tailors, Henry Poole, aims to celebrate the best fashion design
Fashion History: How rock’n’roll music inspired the corset
Corsets are one of fashion's most favoured garments - and still going strong in 2024. Though the use of corsetry has changed through the centuries, the garment can still be found on fashion runways, in celebrity streetwear and throughout pop culture.
Middlesbrough fashion magazine celebrates 15th issue with inspirational celebrity panel
A Teesside-based magazine held a launch party last week to celebrate their 15th issue which features Netflix star Corina Brown as the cover girl. Around 100 people gathered to The Biscuit Factory, in Newcastle, to support Sunday Girl, an independent fashion
Inside Nigel Cabourn’s ‘pricey’ new mountaineering collection
Nigel Cabourn’s new fashion collection commemorates a historic Mount Everest tragedy - but the prices may leave many feeling chilled to the bone. The limited-edition range, from the North East-based designer, marks 100 years since the Tragedy of Everest, a 1924
What to wear to the Fenwick x Greggs Champagne Bar
Fenwick and Greggs have collaborated for a second year running to bring a unique take on their classic menu with their Greggs Champagne Bar. credit: Fenwick Running until New Year's Eve the bar will be serving up Greggs’ iconic menu of bakes
Fashion North’s Pick of the best budget wedding vendors in the North East
Are you a bride-to be? Planning a wedding on a budget? Then check out Fashion North's guide to a selection of the best budget wedding vendors in the North East. Fashion North editor Maddy Ciaraldi headed to the GNB Events wedding event, at
5 must have luxury beauty advent calendars 2024
Anthropologie The highly anticipated viral, limited-edition Anthropologie Beauty Advent Calendar, featuring artwork by Nephthys Foster, at only £88 features over £300 worth of premium treats and treasures, including favourites from L'Occitane, Sunday Riley and Malin + Goetz. Liberty beauty The original Beauty Advent
1920s flappers style seen on the catwalks and Taylor Swift
Flappers are back. The 1920s style was seen on the catwalks at Shiatzy Chen's SS25 show in Paris with a model sashaying down the catwalk in a champagne-coloured flapper-inspired dress featuring a textured fabric and intricate details clearly inspired by
Fashion History: Ruffles, ribbons, and the Rococo period
Corsets from this period were designed to give the illusion of a tiny waist by using whale bone to add structure to the bodice. The hemline was often pointed at the front and back and the bust line was squared
Fashion History: How Pirates inspired a fashion movement
In a series of articles, Fashion North explores the importance of corsetry throughout fashion history. Here, fashion design and promotion student, Lily Ellen Rodell, explores steam punk fashion, pirates and corsets. This fashion moodboard is inspired by pirate style and the
How 1920s flappers inspired Dolce and Gabbana
catwalk image credit: WGSN high street image credit: Asos.com
Fashion from the Past: Iconic corsets, celebs, and perfume
During the post war era, it was common for Hollywood stars to be style icons, inspiring women across the globe, as well as fashion houses and designers. One such actress was Mae West, who was known for wearing corsets under dresses throughout