Celebrating 125 years of Barbour
This spring Barbour will be celebrating their 125th anniversary. Founded in South Sheilds in the North East, the traditionally British brand has become popular worldwide, with them being particularly known for their wax coats. Here at Fashion North, we're taking a look
Emily Blunt matches the carpet at Mary Poppins Returns European premiere… but is it too much?
On Wednesday, December 12, The Royal Albert Hall held the European premiere for the new film Mary Poppins Returns. To mark this special occasion, the iconic red carpet was turned blue for the night. However, when the stars arrived Fashion North
Marriot Hotel in Durham hosts Etsy event organised by a team of marketplace users
Will online retailers and independent sellers replace big commercial brands as more and more shops see a decline in sales. Or does every business owner face the same trouble as the amount of products on offer increase? Etsy is an online
Best dressed at the Fashion Awards 2018
On Monday, December 10 celebrities graced the red carpet at the Fashion Awards 2018 at the Royal Albert Hall in London. Designers, actresses, models, and musicians all came together to celebrate the awards, all with their own unique and varied
Don’t throw away your clothes – swap them
‘Thoughtfulness, Kindness and Creativity’ these words represent Thought Foundation, an art and cultural space in Birtley Gateshead, who aim to inspire, promote and support their local community. Their adult clothes swap event on December 14 has an ecological message to fashion. Photo credit: Thought
National Glass Centre host Christmas craft fair for DIY fanatics
To begin the winter festivities the National Glass Centre, from December 1 to December 2, hosted a Christmas craft fair event with over 30 stalls to explore. The stalls were along the top balcony facing over the lower level of the
An evening of beauty, nibbles and festive gifts with Suzanne Wilson Hair & Beauty
It’s an important message to buy local at Christmas, so we went along to Suzanne Wilson’s Hair and Beauty Christmas gift event, for a night of festive presents, food, raffles, demonstrations and of course lots of shopping. Stylist, Chloe said: “It’s an
Newcastle event challenges perceptions of modest fashion and celebrates diversity
On November 30, a Fashion Show in Newcastle showed locals how they can dress modestly and still feel stylish. Alongside the show, Ampersand Inventions held a fashion networking event with drinks, laughter and stalls showcasing a range of small business talent. Tickets
Sunderland ice rink get their skates on after delayed opening
The opening of Sunderland’s annual ice rink was set to take place Tuesday 27, but due to the drop in weather, Keel Square festivities began with a slippery start. As the temperature plummeted, the ice hadn’t frozen correctly and therefore would
Christmas comes to the red carpet: Surviving Christmas with the Relatives world premiere
Words by Abigail Nunn Celebrities and cast members took to the red carpet this week for the world premiere of Surviving Christmas with the Relatives, a new James Dearden comedy film. Embracing the early Christmas spirit, the carpet was filled with a
V&A announce new Mary Quant exhibition
The Victoria & Albert (V&A) museum is set to honour legendary fashion designer Mary Quant with new exhibition, showcasing her pioneering work from the 60s and 70s. But why is Mary Quant such an iconic fashion figure? She was a revolutionary
Fashion North’s Black Friday top picks in the North East
Here at Fashion North we're all excited to hit the Black Friday sales. We've compiled a list of our favourite shopping centres and outlets as well as their opening times in order for you to have a stress-free Black Friday