Show Up North: The Joy Weekender for Women
A three-day, female-focused weekend is coming to Event Northumbria from October 9th to 11th with Show Up North. With over 55 sessions built into a packed timetable, plus a marketplace showcasing brilliant regional product businesses, this weekend is an unmissable experience
Five-Pound Clothing Sale Hosted by Smart Works This October
The women's charity Smart Works have planned an autumn clothing sale at Northumbria University next week, where everything is expected to be five pounds or less. On Thursday 8th October and Friday 9th October, the sale will take place in the
New ‘Hannah Montana Inspired’ Vintage Store in Newcastle
A brand new vintage store, described by one of the owners as 'Hannah Montana's wardrobe mixed with teenage girl from the 2000s' has just opened in Ouseburn, Newcastle. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bibelot Nook, vintage furniture, interiors
Shopping With Smart Works: What Is It Really Like?
Earlier in July, Smart Works North East hosted multiple fundraising events including a summer clothing sale. This event was based at Sunderland City Hall, which is only a short distance away from our Universities' campuses so, of course, the Fashion
Cool Britannia: How Britpop Turned 90s Music into a Fashion Statement
Britpop didn't just soundtrack the 90s – it dressed it too. Shaping everything from polo shirts and parkas to the effortless "working-class" cool that shaped an entire generation. And now, it's making its comeback. Born in the mid 90s, Britpop is
Sam Fender’s Make-Up Artist to Support Local Charity in Fashion and Beauty Events
The Smart Works North East charity are starting off this summer with shopping opportunities and beauty experiences to transform your look after they announced that they are hosting two major fundraising events planned for July. This will include a chance to
Fashion, Actually…Is All Around: An Editorial Photoshoot
A journey through a 90s style rom-com film from the meet-cute to the big fall out to the apology, narrated by lyrics from the best love songs of the past few decades This editorial photoshoot was inspired by my favourite 90s
Power and Ruin
A game of chess where every move shifts the balance of power, ambition and elegance between two modern rivals, both controlled by their desperation for victory. Photographed by Isabel Vadillo. The First Move: Two ambitious men face one another in perfect symmetry,
Could New EU Regulations Change Fashion For the Better?
The EU’s ban on destroying unsold stock will come into effect on July 19, 2026, for larger businesses, with smaller businesses following in 2030, but how is this going to affect the UK? Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR),
How to Style Crochet: Festival’s Number One Essential
When it comes to festival style, crochet always makes a comeback, and Fashion North has the perfect guide to keep your summer outfits fresh and chic. Festival season is officially underway. From social media’s favourite, Coachella, to Sunderland’s Big Weekend in
Is Olivia Rodrigo Bringing the Side Part Trend back for 2026?
Just a few years ago, beauty influencers and fashion critics all across social media were combing out a perfectly symmetrical middle part across their scalp and calling for the end of the side part that had taken over hair trends
How Independent Fashion Businesses in the North East are Navigating the 2026 Spring Statement
The impact of a stability-focused statement on the region’s clothing providers is big. Isabel Vadillo shares how these businesses are surviving and the advice they have. The North East fashion retail industry entered 2026 already facing a challenging business environment, defined