The Collection You Need: ASOS Design X Christian Cowan
Christian Cowan is a young British fashion designer who has worked with the likes of Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus, as well as producing work for Elle, Vogue and i-D. They have teamed up with ASOS Design, who provide you with
CATCALL – Calling All Shoppers
CATCALL are an independent feminist and female empowered clothing brand from the North East, who believe in equality for all women. From an idea in a twenty-something year old's bedroom, through tears, laughter and a lot of handwork the launch of
Our top picks for the 90s retail resurgence
By Olivia Carling From checked skirt sets to strappy heels, the nineties fashion trends are back. Is this the one fashion trend that will never die? Checked skirt sets are one of the iconic fashion trends of the nineties. Many retailers now
Meet the foxy French label everyone’s talking about
Words by Anthony Craig Fed up of the usual high street or online retailers? Fashion North has just discovered a new (whisper it, affordable) French label. Maison Kitsune is a French clothing brand specialising in menswear and womenswear with a distinct Parisian-chic
Bottega Veneta: everything you need to know about this year’s fashion revival
One of the biggest dates in your fashion diary is fast approaching. One December 2, the winners of the prestigious Fashion Awards 2019 will be announced at London's Royal Albert Hall. One of this year's most successful brands set to steal
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 9
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North, Episode Nine; a podcast run by students of the University of Sunderland. In this podcast, Sam Boal, Beth Callaghan and Barbora Bednárová discuss vintage fashion, and how buying vintage garments can help sustainability in the fashion
EXCLUSIVE! Top Tips to Succeed in the Fashion Industry from Elle UK
Elle UK’s Social Media Manager, Amy Brewster visited Fashion North HQ to give students some exclusive tips for succeeding in the fashion industry. Amy Brewster at The University of Sunderland Amy runs the glossy monthly magazine's social media channels after working at
Lights, Camera, LASHES!
Fashion North’s Beauty Editor Lucy Metcalfe tries out eyelash extensions and tells you everything that you should know before getting your own done
Students buy clothes in kilos as vintage seller arrives to Sunderland
Vintage Vera, the seller of vintage clothing came to the University of Sunderland and students were buying garments by the kilo to avoid harming the planet. Gordon Martin, owner of the sustainable brand said: ″We set up the business because of
Get it before it goes! Cara X Nasty Gal
Model turned actress Cara Delevingne has collaborated with online retailer NastyGal. But hurry. Only 48 hours after launching, some key pieces have already sold out. The affordable collection, inspired by ‘female music idols from the ‘70s and ‘80s’, is an infusion of
Commuter chic: the Tube map power suit
The Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown just wore a suit that looks like a map of the Tube, and it's giving us mixed emotions. Candice Brown, who won in 2016, posed outside 10 Downing Street wearing a geometric trouser
Stop trying to make statement necklaces happen
We’re looking at you, Prudence Margaret Leith, and your bold collection of statement necklaces. As we approach the final of this year's Great British Bake Off, tensions are running high, technicals are becoming more complex, and viewers SHOULD be fully immersed