Meet Kate Smith, the Sunderland hairdresser defying the odds
Meet Kate Smith, owner of “Hair By Kate Smith” located within The Black Door Hairdressing Emporium in Sunderland, part of Mackies Corner. Katie is a vibrant, energetic 20-year-old, self-employed stylist, specialising in all aspects of colour & extensions. She qualified over
Meet the Former Student Behind Sunderland’s 2025 Fashion Show!
Ade at her HQ. Ade Adefolawe is a woman of many hats, but in terms of career, she studied at the University of Sunderland and went on to Teesside to earn a doctorate in special and inclusive education. Ade comes from
Day in the life of Designer Gemma Nicholson, owner of Soul Bride Sunderland
I get up at 5:00am feed my animals, a Russian cat, she is a Karelian Bobtail, we got her when we lived on a farm, they are great for keeping the mice at bay and 2 Labrador dogs, Opal and
International fashion brand Barbour praise outfits designed by Sunderland students
A DESIGNER from Barbour has praised the work of fashion design students who recreated outfits using fabrics donated by the brand. Ella Nisbett visited the University of Sunderland to see first-hand tailoring work by third-year students on the BA (Hons) Fashion
Gen Z Sustainability: Purchase or Purpose?
GEN Z shoppers claim sustainability is important to them, yet 54% buy fast fashion items, according to new research. While 18 to 24-year-olds are the most likely to buy products from a brand that has strong ethical and sustainable credentials, they