From the streets to the Olympics…the evolution of breakin’ style
Brooke Murphy explores how breaking earned itself a place at the biggest sporting show on Earth and how it has remained relevant in an ever-changing fashion scene since the 70s. Image: B-girl Nat B-girl Angel started out breaking almost 20 years ago
How to feel as confident as your clothes
Did you know that what you wear reflects how you feel? According to career and confidence coach Julie Cullen, this also works in reverse. Use the outfit you choose to wear as a means to help lift your mood and
3 spring maximalist outfits styled by Amy Garrity
Amy Garrity, @amyjanegarrity, 27, is a maximalist fashion stylist from Glasgow, Scotland. For those that don’t know, maximalism and maximalist style focuses on bold colours, mixed patterns and is the trend set to lead Gen-Z out of lockdown and back
Check it out: Chess inspired fashion
On 23 October 2020, Netflix released ‘The Queen’s Gambit’. According to Deadline, since its launch, over 62 million households have streamed the show. This makes it Netflix’s biggest scripted limited series to date. Netflix describe The Queen’s Gambit to be about
What does Covid 19 mean for the future of men’s formalwear?
On 2 December 2020, non-essential retail stores in England were allowed to open their doors to the public for the first time in four weeks following a second national lockdown. However, the country has been operating under lockdown ruling since
The Covid-19 effect on menswear: Is the suit dead?
Covid 19 has affected many aspects of many people’s lives. Throughout April, keyworkers continued go to work as ‘normal’ and some people found that they qualified for the furlough scheme. Yet the Office for National Statistics said this left 47
Sunderland businesses announce collaboration to help environment by giving old furniture new life
Two independent Sunderland businesses, Harrison and Brown and Andyman Upcycling, have announced the launch of their collaboration to cut down on the amount of wasted furniture. Mandy Brown, owner of Harrison and Brown, sells new furniture and contacted Andy Buddin, owner
MaskYoFace: Saskia Steinberg speaks about founding a small business during coronavirus pandemic
At the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic Saskia Steinberg, 20, from London, was just a university history student who found herself bored at home. Eight months later, she is founder of MaskYoFace, an independent, stylish, sustainable face mask business
7 times Bella Hadid dressed as a cocktail
Supermodel Bella Hadid, best known for strutting down the catwalk at fashion weeks and glossy magazine covers, doesn't just look good on the runway. Bella, 24, is often photographed at celebrity events, launches and backstage, showing Bella's stylish street style that
Mark Bryan: The man in skirts and heels
During the global Coronavirus lockdown, Mark Bryan, an American mechanical engineer living in Germany, took to Instagram every day to show off his fashionable work from home attire. Each outfit included high heels and a skirt accompanied by a traditional
How to have FUN at HOME with your HOUSEHOLD
The North East has been placed in ‘Tier 2’ which means you must not mix with other households or bubbles indoors and that pubs and restaurants must be closed by 10pm. For the foreseeable future we will be spending a lot
How to turn a Poundland vase into a piece of art
Before: After: What you will need: A Vase Acrylic paint Extra white acrylic paint for mixing A range of brushes Water Paper towel Step 1: Make sure the glass is clean. Remove any stickers on the bottom of the vase. Step 2: Choose your base colour. Paint the entirety of