The bus journey that altered Brian Smith’s life
Meet Brian Smith, owner of Leaf Clothing If you exit Monument Metro station via Blackett Street, head east and then turn right onto Pilgrim Street, opposite the old fire station you will find Leaf Clothing. When you walk through the doors, you
Your university backpack essentials
We went out to the University of Sunderland's City Campus to see what everyday essentials students had in their backpacks. Backpacks, especially miniature ones, have become very fashionable in the past couple of months --- all thanks to celebrities carrying their
Beth Cowan: I think I had the idea that you need to be really skinny to be a model
Chester-le-Street model and gym instructor beats anorexia and is off to Florida for her first big sponsored photo shoot. Beth has been modelling for three years, and it all started when she entered Miss Bijoux at Bijoux Nightclub in Newcastle City
Vintage, quirky and weird” – the lady behind The Yesterday Society
Rachael Johnson, born-and-bred in Newcastle and manager of The Yesterday Society tells Fashion North how she used her love for fashion to create her own business. Hidden away inside Grainger Market in Newcastle is where you’ll find Rachael sitting amongst her vintage
Where to buy Meghan Markle’s white coat for the fraction of the price
Meghan Markle completely blew us away with how beautiful she looked at the announcement of her’s and Harry’s Royal engagement. However, the only question that was on most people’s minds was, the white coat. The famous white coat Meghan wore, was from
Should Theresa May be a style icon, or is she a fashion victim?
What image does Prime Minister Theresa May convey with her outfits, and should it even matter in the world of politics? Whether it be the length of her skirt, the shape of her neckline or the height of her heel, Theresa
Five thoughts from our inner princess on the Royal Engagement
November 27 marked the day we all went into royal lock down. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement and we're so excited. via GIPHY Here at Fashion North we're already thinking of what kind of dress she's going to wear
Is online shopping damaging our health?
According to the Office for National Statistics, 90 per cent of adults in the UK have access to the internet and 75 per cent of these individuals buy products online. As a tech savvy nation, are we relying too much
Afnan Prince Iftikhar: “Anyone can be a model”
Afnan Prince Iftikhar, a 29-year-old model, musician and artist from North Shields talks to our Fashion North team about how he approached his career in modelling, music and acting. Afnan discovered his first passion in music about 12-years-ago: "I'm never tired of
Is 2017 the year the fashion industry became more diverse?
The fashion industry has long been criticised for its lack of diversity. But, according to reports by The Fashion Spot, it's becoming more accepting. As the end of the year draws near, Fashion North investigates whether 2017 was the year
WATCH: Sunderland fashion graduate launches innovative menswear brand
A University of Sunderland Fashion Product and Promotion graduate is launching her own contemporary men's streetwear brand Forsaken. Kate Balbach, from Ashbrooke in Sunderland, was left without a job when the company she designed for went into liquidation. Kate decided to be her
Amber Tamblyn launches fashion line to battle against sex trafficking and assault
Amber Tamblyn makes a statement with her 'choir up' fashion line in collaboration with My Sister. The actress, 34, has teamed up with the anti sex trafficking organisation, and Tamblyn tweeted to say she collaborated in order "to fight assault, exploitation and