Are big bags back for good?
Remember those tiny bags which were everywhere last season? The ones which you could only fit a pound coin in - and maybe your AirPods? Well, thanks to Bottega Veneta's Fashion SS20 show in Milan, big bags are popular again after
Run, run, run! The Bridges’ ninth annual Student Raid is coming
By Brittany Heeley and Caitlyn McAdam On your marks, get set, go! It's time to book your place at The Bridges student raid in Sunderland. On Monday 30th September, the doors will be opening up to welcome new and returning students with
Beauty week at The Bridges, Sunderland, was it a success?
Beauty week took place at the Bridges in Sunderland during July, filled with several days of competitions and different events to attend. Photo Credit: Fashion North Fashion North was invited to their VIP night for bloggers and influencers to attend in the
Absolutely GRADulous- Our graduate lookbook 2019!
Don't they look amazing! The fashion journalism class of 2019 celebrated at the annual graduation ceremony for the Faculty of Arts and Creative Industries at the Stadium of Light on July 8. The fabulous five BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism graduates put
Get beauty tips at VIP makeover masterclass at The Bridges, Sunderland
It has been the first official beauty week here at The Bridges in Sunderland and it has been a popular success so far with the shoppers. However, after a week full of so many products, competitions and shopping events, it
Beauty Week is coming to the Bridges Sunderland
Business is beautiful at the Bridges Sunderland as the shopping centre prepares for their first ever Beauty Week. From Monday 1 to Saturday 6 July there will be a range of events taking place including mini makeovers, skin consultations, tips on
2019 Met Gala round-up: the good, the bad and the fabulous
By Hannah Smith The Met Gala took the world by storm on Monday night as celebrities rocked up to the red carpet in their campiest outfits, stealing the show with their avant-garde attire. This year’s theme was Camp: Notes on Fashion
UOS fashion design and promotion students to showcase their talent at end of year show ‘Raw Edit’
By Danielle Ord. Sunderland University fashion design students are to showcase their talent and style through their handmade garments, each with a different style and aesthetic. The founding elements to the show have been worked on from November last year up
The Bridges marketing and communications manager, Samatha Czwordon-Auld speaks to FJ students about the world of marketing
By Danielle Ord and Sophie Green. Samantha Czwordon-Auld, 36, marketing and communications manager at The Bridges, Sunderland gave fashion journalism students an insight into the busy life of marketing. In addition to implementing marketing strategies, organising events and liaising with the
Revisiting the Met’s most outrageous outfits in preparation for 2019
The Met Gala 2019 is upon us, and we are beyond ready. Some of the famous faces we know and love will take to the iconic staircase, but before they enter the venue, our eager eyes will be watching. At the Met,
Newcastle, Vintage fair: Don’t buy new clothes reuse what’s already there
More than 100 million pounds worth of clothing goes to waste every year. People are aware that reusing what's already there is cheaper and a better option, mostly for our environment. Therefore, buying vintage clothing is becoming more and more
April Fools! The best pranks from our favourite fashion and beauty brands
Every April Fools Day, we expect companies to head to social media and hit the newsletters with a fake (and often ridiculous) trend/product attempting to fool us and this year was no different. From spreadable Yorkshire Tea to the Mcdonald's milkshake