Laura Kingston gives us the low-down on launching a digital fashion magazine
High Life North founder, Laura Kingston, spoke about her experience in starting up her own digital magazine aimed at women in the North East in a masterclass for students at the University of Sunderland. After leaving university having studied for a
Stylist Emma Gold inspires students after launching a podcast and fashion brand
FROM Vogue to Grazia and Cosmopolitan, Emma Gold has worked for some of the world's biggest fashion magazines. The stylist, who recently launched The Fashion Cupboard podcast, has risen from an intern to fashion assistant before going into styling fashion shoots
From ASOS intern to 30 under 30: Sally Minns talks about her career and opening up her own studio
North East born stylist Sally Minns started her internship at ASOS 10 years ago. Since then she’s been nominated as one of Draper’s 2019 30 under 30, won the Rising Star in the Independent Sector award at the 2019 Drapers
“I burnt Nicole Scherzinger’s dress.” Celebrity stylist Madeleine Bowden on her X Factor mishap, sewing pants on a singer live on stage, and touring the world with Jessie J
Stylist Madeleine Bowden grimaces as she recalls the time she burnt a pop star's dress 20 minutes before going live on stage. The former Sunderland University student was working as an assistant stylist on the X Factor when she accidentally burnt
“The salon is like a baby to me, but lockdown came two days after I had returned from maternity leave”: an exclusive interview with salon owner Julie Barras
Nestled in the suburbs of Gateshead lies Sparkle Beauty, an award-winning salon with 15 years of experience. We spoke to Julie Barras, owner of the salon, to get the low-down on how she set up her business and the struggles
A successful first year for Sunderland designer Faye Greenman
“I really felt passionate about taking control of my own life,” says Faye Greenman who started her artwork business in the middle of her fashion communication degree and a year on, she has her own studio, and the success has
As Social Media Grows, Does The Fashion Industry Grow Too?
Social media has been around for years now and a lot of us use it every day. Some of us have seen it from the beginning; like when Instagram first came out in 2010 and it only allowed us to
Why have small online businesses increased since Covid19?
Coronavirus hit the UK back in March of this year, that’s when the whole of the UK went into Lockdown. Everyone was affected by it in some shape or form. Kids couldn’t go to school; adults were asked to work
Fashion North Investigates: How does TV influence fashion?
In this digital streaming age, we are beginning to see more and more television shows that have rather fashionable main characters, such as Villanelle, Emily Cooper and Nurse Ratched… Which begs the question: How does the TV influence fashion? Shows like
EXCLUSIVE: “I’m worried and confused” – Miss Selfridge assistant on possible job loss
A North East Miss Selfridge sales assistant has reacted to the news that the high street chain may collapse. Chloe Mitchell, 20, had only just learned that Philip Green's Arcadia retail empire, owner of Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Burton and Dorothy Perkins
BREAKING: Thousand of jobs at risk at TopShop, Miss Selfridge and Dorothy Perkins
The Arcadia Group empire which owns high street labels such as Topshop, Burton and Dorothy Perkins could face collapse within days, putting 15,000 jobs at risk, it has been reported today. It is another blow to the fashion retail industry hit
The first Black supermodel: Who was Donyale Luna?
In her most recent shoot for Essence magazine, who are actually celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, Zendaya played tribute to Donyale Luna, the first black super model. Photo credit: @Zendaya Instagram Photo credit: @Zendaya Instagram Photo credit: @Zendaya Instagram Photo credit: @Zendaya Instagram If