The resurgence of 70s punk
Throughout the seventies there were many memorable styles and subcultures but nothing quite rocked the scene like the punk era. Punk became such a prevalent style among the underground scene that helped capture the thoughts and ideas of the more
Go out with a bang this bonfire night!
Remember remember the 5th November, with Bonfire night fast approaching don’t let the low temperatures get in the way of your outfit choices. The days are getting colder and its that time of year when you’re digging out your knitted jumpers,
’70s Fashion Makes a Comeback Thanks To Farrah Fawcett
Farrah Fawcett was an American actress and model, who rose to fame during the late 1970s when she starred in the original series of . Since then she has become an icon of the era, with her clothing and signature
CATCALL – Calling All Shoppers
CATCALL are an independent feminist and female empowered clothing brand from the North East, who believe in equality for all women. From an idea in a twenty-something year old's bedroom, through tears, laughter and a lot of handwork the launch of
Is it Empowerment or Sexualisation? Taboo Fashion Slogans.
Are online retailers beginning to spread fashion trends that are sending the wrong messages? From the Playboy x MissGuided Collection to slogan t-shirts with questionable or ‘sassy’ messages, brands certainly see to be causing a stir. Recent news stories have also
Don’t Miss Out! Gigi Hadid drops part two of her collection with Reebok
Gigi Hadid has just dropped Season II of her collection with Reebok and you do not want to miss out! After the first collection of the collaboration was a huge success, Gigi and Reebok have came back with a second drop
Sticking the boot into skinheads: reclaiming Doc Martens
By Mannikaran Singh In the 1960s Doc Martens were born, and as their legacy began they brought an unexpected change to society with new ideas, cultural changes and large social movements. Shortly after their release in the 1970s, people from various
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 9
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North, Episode Nine; a podcast run by students of the University of Sunderland. In this podcast, Sam Boal, Beth Callaghan and Barbora Bednárová discuss vintage fashion, and how buying vintage garments can help sustainability in the fashion
EXCLUSIVE! Top Tips to Succeed in the Fashion Industry from Elle UK
Elle UK’s Social Media Manager, Amy Brewster visited Fashion North HQ to give students some exclusive tips for succeeding in the fashion industry. Amy Brewster at The University of Sunderland Amy runs the glossy monthly magazine's social media channels after working at
7 things to do this weekend instead of watching the Rugby Semi Finals
As sports fans will know, it's a big weekend ahead with the 2019 Rugby World Cup Semi Finals, and England and Wales are representing us against New Zealand and South Africa in Japan. So while your partner or family members hog
Lights, Camera, LASHES!
Fashion North’s Beauty Editor Lucy Metcalfe tries out eyelash extensions and tells you everything that you should know before getting your own done
Students buy clothes in kilos as vintage seller arrives to Sunderland
Vintage Vera, the seller of vintage clothing came to the University of Sunderland and students were buying garments by the kilo to avoid harming the planet. Gordon Martin, owner of the sustainable brand said: ″We set up the business because of