I didn’t expect to be writing fashion journalism in state quarantine
Fashion North's Barbora Bednarova reveals her two-day, 1,400-mile journey through six countries to get home to Slovakia from the University of Sunderland We all heard about Coronavirus before it hit us. I remember I was reading an article about the Chinese
15 ways to give your Wi-Fi a much needed rest
Since we’re (almost) all now working from home it seems our Wi-Fi is beginning to struggle so because of this, we have decided to put together a little list of things you can do to give your Wi-Fi a rest.
Eight viral beauty products on TikTok
TikTok is not just about fancy dances and funny videos. This app is also famous for quick make-up tutorials, tips and tricks, beauty recommendations and skincare routines. Here are eight TikTok-hyped beauty products. Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme gloss Do you
Fashion North’s favourite self isolation reads
Self-isolation is a perfect time to catch up on a few books so here at Fashion North we have put together a list of some of our favourite novels. Keeping your brain busy is very important during these strange times
SS20: Vintage Grunge Chic
With the end of the fashion week season, new trends are on the rise which are sure to make a bold statement with any look. Spring/Summer fashion is all about standing out from the crowd and, with festival season around the
20 ways to spoil yourself in self-isolation
You'd think it was the ideal time to slum around in your cosiest pyjamas, make-up free, bedhead hair, and with no one to judge you. Our students are all still working hard from home on their fashion journalism coursework as well
Laika : The Ultimate Afterlife Fashion Trend
Move over florals and patchwork denim, it’s time to make way for a fresh new spring look, Afterlife Futurism, a must-have trend set out for the high streets rails. The idea of the Laika fashion trend is solely based on the
Relaxed Tailoring
For spring/summer it’s the return of power dressing, designers reinventing classic tailoring showing a more slouchy and oversized approach. Last September from New York to Paris, designers like Jacquemus showed that relaxed tailoring is back in business. The traditional masculine style
Talent-spot the next hot fashion designer at students’ catwalk show
Think you can spot the next Stella McCartney or Gareth Pugh? Sunderland University's fashion design and promotion students are hosting a catwalk show to present their own handmade garments. The end of year show will take place on Thursday May 7 from
Refresh your outfit with a Susi Bellamy’s washbag
Susi Bellamy creates her extraordinary hand-marbled pieces with inspiration from the days when she lived in Florence. Graduated from fine art at Northumbria Univerisity, Susi brought her unique artwork into life in Cobalt Studios in the Ouseburn, Newcastle. Gelo Blue Pebbles
Susi Bellamy’s Washbags: The essential eclectic accessory
Susi Bellamy's background in fashion combined with her love of interiors and colour create a uniquely familiar wash-bag collection that transcends what we’ve come to expect from bags and accessories. According to her website, Susi is interested in the interface
The new era of the Chanel woman
The days of exaggerated set designs for the Grand Palais are no more; Virginie Viard chose a minimal approach for Chanel’s fall/winter 2020 show on Tuesday morning. Traditionally, the Grand Palais is Chanel’s playground where we expect to see extravagant