A Nutcracker Christmas: The Rise of the Military Jacket
The Military Jacket- or Hussar Jacket- is set to be the defining outerwear for Winter 2025, dominating social media, runway and high street fashion. What is a 'Hussar Jacket'? Military jackets have been bubbling under the surface of fashion trends for a
How Fashion North does Halloween 2025: An Inside Look
When it comes to Halloween, the Fashion North team didn't miss a chance to make a statement. With the opportunity to take a costume concept and absolutely kill it on the night, we did! Combining the forces of our fashion
Dress to Match your Matcha (and more) with Fretta by Ruhe
Last week, Scandi-inspired coffee shop, Fretta by Ruhe, opened in Sunderland city centre serving aesthetic matcha in their cute new wellness spot. Their one-of-a-kind canning machine for take-out drinks is becoming a total local craze. Having a can-lid on your morning
Show Up Club: ‘At Your Own Pace, Not a Race’
On Saturday October 11, Show Up Club held their first weekly Sunderland running session at the Sheepfolds. This dynamic female-focused group met to empower and uplift each other with a slogan of ‘at your own pace, not a race’. Fitness
Chocolate Brown: The Trending Colour of AW25
Take a bite into this autumn's staple colour, chocolate brown. It's filling the fashion scene from high street to runway. It’s time to demote navy and black to wardrobe floor status and make space for the latest trending neutral, 'chocolate brown'.
Black Country, New Road Brings All Things Fantastical to Gateshead
The extraordinary cast of BC, NR invited fans across the North East to the grand Glasshouse celebrating their latest full-length release ‘Forever Howlong’ In a breathtaking fashion, all six members emerged onto the stage to ‘Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op.
Guilt-free Glow: The 2025 Rise of Vegan Beauty from Head to Toe
Fashion North reviews vegan picks for glossy nails and fragrant hair. This is cruelty-free beauty that'll leave you feeling new. 2025 is all about conscious choices, choices that start with what we put on our bodies. It's time to pay attention
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
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
Delicacy Revival: 3 Celeb-inspired Ways to Nail the 2025 Lace Look
The Delicacy Revival is a rising trend for 2025, already making its mark on the runway and in celebrity fashion. With lace flooding the fashion scene this spring, it’s set to gain even more momentum as it dominates the high
Wave Case: How the North East is Redefining National Phone Day
With national Telephone Day just around the corner on April 25th, it’s time to spotlight Wave Cases, a standout North East brand. This up-and-coming brand will accessorise your devices in undeniable style. At the heart of Wave cases are two friends