The jacket with the power of transformation
We all have that one piece of clothing in our wardrobe that we could never part with. For me, that’s a leather jacket. You can never have too many jackets – every fashionista knows that. I can justify having all 15
The ultimate Fashion North 2022 gift guide for under £20
Due to the current climate of the UK, it is understandable that so many people will have to cut their budgets for Christmas this year. But hopefully with a little help from this gift guide, your beauty and fashion loving
“Tooth gems are here to stay” says Skullen Collective, North East’s first tooth gem studio
It is official, our teeth have just become the next new body part to be accessorised, and what other way to do it when you can add tooth gems and have a bedazzled smile. The ever-gleaming tooth gem trend of
SUSTAINABLE STYLE: A look inside the Sun Swap Shop
Liz Lamb, Programme Leader BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism (left) and Dr Barbara Sadler, Programme Leader BA (Hons) Film & Media (right) who organised Sun Swap Shop The University of Sunderland has hosted its first 'Sun Swap Shop' in a bid to
Getting over Gym Anxiety: A Fitness Coach’s Guide to Feeling Your Best
Agony Aunt Beth here! My first article as Fashion North's new agony aunt, is gym related as I love the gym. Now I hope you don't think I'm weird saying that. I have my reasons, it's not about losing weight but
Trend Alert: SS23 corsetry
This mood board showcases designs for spring/summer 23, all influenced by corsets of the past. Images: WGSN Today's corsets are more about fashion and empowering women in modern day society, rather than constraints. In history, corsets were first used to constrict and
The return of the corset
The corset is making a comeback. After years of women shying away from corsetry in favour of feminism, designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen have reinvented the corset style in a once unimaginable way. The integration of the corset
The Evolution of Corsets as seen on Celebs
Some of the most iconic celebrities have all worn the corset. Here's our guide to some looks. Marilyn Monroe 1940-1960 Marilyn Monroe was no stranger in her time to wearing corsets. Renowned for her voluptuous hourglass figure, corsets were what helped define
Corsetry, a timeline: 1899-1949
In my moodboard I decided to capture a small window in the life of the corset and explore the first half of the 20th century. I began just before the Edwardian period with an image of a lady modelling an early
Moodboard: Modern Day Corsets
The use of corsets has changed from practical to fashionable. Older corsets from the Victorian era were made to be worn underneath a garment and were used for things such as supporting the back or waist training. Nowadays they aren’t
When Harry Met Sally, and we met Sally’s wardrobe
Our top five best outfits from When Harry met Sally, for you to take inspiration from this autumn. The leaves are changing and I will unashamedly order a pumpkin spice latte. Do you smell it? Autumn is here. It’s time to