Fashion North meets Rik Bush: A volunteer for Age UK on Blandford Street, Sunderland
The transformation: from charity shop to vintage boutique It’s a typical dreary Wednesday morning in Sunderland. The city centre is fairly empty for 10 am in the early days of December, the streets occupied with a small handful of shoppers about
Fashion North speaks to North East blogger Rhoya about her ‘Rhoyally chic’ adventures
Blogger, 24-year-old Rhoya from the cleverly named 'rhoyallychic' reveals all in an exclusive interview with Fashion North. From growing up in three different countries, styling inspirations, and goals for the coming year. Rhoya has had quite the colourful life, and it
12 days of Christmas: a partridge in a pear tree – pear scented products
It's nearly here, Christmas day is tomorrow but what better way to spend Christmas Eve than relax and indulge. Fashion North has prepared for you three pear products which you can pamper and fully prepare yourself with for Christmas morning. Jo
12 days of Christmas: three french hens – Beret inspo for 2019
The 90s beret is back and it is here to stay. Huge ranges of berets are appearing on the high street in different styles, colours and prices. The beret craze has reached the world of fame, and a bunch of celebrities
12 days of Christmas: eight maids a milking – quick and easy festive drinks
The festive season is very much upon us and of course, we love nothing more than snuggling up in front of the fire, watching Christmas films with our favourite festive refreshments. Is it ever too early to have a Christmas cocktail,
12 days of Christmas: eleven pipers piping – piped trousers
The athleisure trend isn't going away anytime soon - and once you've had your share of mince pies and festive chocolate, it might be time to invest in some elasticated waist joggers. And in tune with our piping theme, here's some
The Nightwear Before Christmas – how Sunderland Royal Hospital is warming our hearts this Christmas
It’s so easy to get caught up in the Christmas festivities and forget that there are people around us that face this time of year alone or in need. This year the Alexandra unit at Sunderland Royal Hospital - which treats
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 8 – Christmas Special
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North: Episode 8, where we've turned to all things Christmas. In this podcast, Erin Abdulla, Victoria Cummings, and Kheira Reeks talk all things from Christmas day outfits, Christmas Jumper Day, plans over the festive season, and New year's
Steal her style: Madonna’s red kimono
Madonna is undoubtedly one of the biggest icons in fashion history, her looks are timeless and will always be remembered for their extravagance. Her most famous outfit being the cone bra designed by Jean Paul Gaultier in 1990. However, this was
Dear fresher me…a fashion journalism letter to myself
Way back in September 2016, a new group of fresh-faced fashion journalism students started out with Fashion North and their three-year journey learning about trend forecasting, street style photography, social media and much, much more. Today, they enjoyed their last-ever fashion
Is fashion and social media playing a major part in the rise of eating disorders?
Fashion North investigates the rise in eating disorders and whether or not we believe the fashion world and social media are to blame for the way we view ourselves. Eating disorders are increasingly becoming more common and have almost doubled in
Supercalifragilistic-expialidocious! Get the Mary Poppins look
By Mia Harding She's back - the nanny who flies into children's lives with the help of her umbrella. A remake of the classic children's movie, this time starring Emily Blunt in the title role, hits cinemas this month. And that means the