The Style Influence of Brigitte Bardot
Brigitte Bardot, ‘the world's most beautiful woman', had an immeasurable influence over the fashion and culture of the 60s. She was like nothing anyone had seen before, harshly contrasting with the pristine image that other celebrities of the time tried
Is fast fashion resale really forbid-able?
Sustainability and second-hand shopping are all everyone in fashion seem to talk about these days and for good reason. The climate is in crisis, as is the cost-of-living, so it makes sense that people are turning to sites such as eBay
Its not just a scarf, its a Burberry.
I’ve always seen hand me downs as something someone doesn’t want or doesn’t use, meaning there's obviously a reason they are handing it down so why would I want it? However, I always get excited if my mam gives me
Fashion Memoir: My Dear Docs
Dr. Martens have always been a fashion staple in my family, from my dad loving his one trusty pair, to my brother and sister owning multiple pairs and being big fans of the brand as a whole. I’ve now owned
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