Inside our Fashion Students’ visit to Smart Works Newcastle
Our Fashion Journalism and Fashion Design and Promotion students paid a visit to Smart Works Newcastle earlier this week to meet stylists, take part in styling challenges, have some career coaching and much more. Smart Works Newcastle is a charity that
‘Victorian bride aesthetic’- could this be your favourite trend in the upcoming year?
Are you tired of all the clothing and make-up style trends from this century? Then check out this new aesthetic that is inspired by the hauntingly sophisticated fashion of previous eras. Since trend forecasters have predicted that Victorian era inspired silhouettes
From Bud to Bloom: Nicki Barron on Launching Pretty Busy Blooms this Good Friday
Fashion North caught up with Nicki Barron to talk blossoming, supporting small businesses, and bringing Pretty Busy Blooms to Chester-Le-Street. Pretty Busy Blooms is a vibrant, female-owned floristry business founded by Nicki Barron. The new shop officially opened its doors on
Not Nineteen Forever: The Age of Nailing Night Out Looks
Fashion North takes to the streets to capture what 19-year-olds in the North East really wear on their nights out. Flooded with vibrant nightlife, the streets of Durham on a Saturday night are packed with standout street-style moments. We captured the
Fashion students take part in styling challenge to celebrate Pride
Fashion students at the University of Sunderland have joined forces with local charities like St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland to create an array of budget-friendly outfits inspired by Pride. Charlie Lloyd, Shop Manager at St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland, said “It was great
Are Gen Z women redefining office fashion?
Fashion North investigates why so many young women are challenging office dress codes in favour of personal style and how this might impact their career. Women have faced challenges when dressing for work for many years, from pioneering the right to
Have Gen Z abandoned drinking culture?
Gen Z are exploring new ways to spend their free time without involving alcohol, but are they abandoning drinking culture altogether? For a long time, going to the pub or going to a bar has been the go-to way to socialise
The Rise of the Pilates Princess
Is this social media aesthetic creating impossible standards in the fitness world or bringing an extremely beneficial practice into the spotlight? Picture this, you’re lying in your bed doomscrolling when a brightly lit perfectly shot video appears on your explore page,
Trend Alert: Dawdling In Dollies
Looking for your next fashion It Girl staple? Heeled Mary Janes are just what you’re looking for. Trending on TikTok and Pinterest, as well as being showcased in many Autumn/Winter catwalks, the Mary Jane shoe is the It girl of the
Easter Bank Holiday Outfit Inspiration
Spring has arrived, and this season, the high street is seeing a fresh mix of ditsy florals, timeless denim, and rich brown weaves taking centre stage. These versatile trends are perfect for curating an effortlessly chic outfit for your bank
A Countrified Spring: American Cowgirl
As this year's spring commences, so do the new fashion trends or some might say previously loved fashion trends. When the sun hits, people's inner American cowgirl appears. Seen in previous years before, the ‘cowgirl’ aesthetic has taken over the spring/summer
How to wear Pinterest Predicts Rococo Revival for 2025
Earlier this year, Pinterest released their list of trends for the year, as well as their data from most searched on their platform. They have predicted that 2025 will be a year of maximalism, with trends like “Fisherman’s Aesthetic”, “Cherry Coded”