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
Vivienne Westwood, Harry Potter and Christmas: See what York has to offer this autumn
We had a great time in York on Monday this week. The primary reason for this journey was for the Vivienne Westwood personal shoe collection and shaping the body exhibition. Me and my classmate, however, explored further and found other interesting
Vivienne Westwood and shaping the body: UoS fashion students take York
Fashion journalism and design students ventured out of Sunderland this week and headed for York. With an early start to the day, the fashion cohort set off to visit the Vivienne Westwood personal shoe collection and shaping the body exhibition at York
St Oswald’s Jesmond VIP event is a success but volunteers are needed
By St Oswald's Hospice, a boutique charity store in Jesmond, saw locals grab branded bargains from the charity’s new winter collection on November 14. Free, limited tickets advertised on the charity's social media saw 75 customers go along to see a preview of
Pooches wear poppies for Remembrance Day
Pets at Home are selling poppy related accessories for dogs. They are modelled by retired military dogs and 100% of the profits go to The Royal British Legion. The accessories include a white and red poppy bandana for £3, a bow
Sunderland, spice up your life at the Stadium of Light: The Spice Girls most iconic looks
Sunderland Spice up your life! With the exciting news that the Spice Girls (minus Posh) will be performing at the Stadium Of Light next year on Thursday, June 6. Sunderland is the only place in the North East on their tour schedule,
How will Anna do camp?: Met Gala 2019 theme announced
The theme for next year's Met Gala has been announced as 'camp: notes on fashion', a play on the Susan Sontag essay from 1964. There has been much debate since the announcement and the question we're asking at Fashion North is:
Forget the ‘cat’walk: It’s all about designer doggies
Words by Olivia Holden Battersea Cats and Dogs home currently houses 64 dogs and 36 cats, who rely heavily on the care of those working there and donations of the public to keep the charity running. In order to raise money
Fashion North attends the Sunderland Vintage Kilo Sale
Last weekend, Bede Tower became full of beautiful and interesting vintage clothes, as the UK's first and largest kilo sale came to Sunderland after visiting big cities such as London, Edinburgh, Manchester, and many others. Here at Fashion North we
National Coming out Day 2018: Eight Celebrities that came out this year.
Today is a celebration for the LGBTQ community as it marks 30 years of National Coming Out Day. A day where the rainbow flag is raised in a salute to all those who have been brave enough to come out