From mediaHUB work ex to Fashion Journalism student: Megan Hagel says Sunderland University offered unique experience
First-year fashion journalism student Megan Hagel previously undertook work experience within the mediaHUB, situated here at the David Puttnam Media Centre on St Peter's Campus at the University of Sunderland. We wanted to know the ins and outs from Megan's
Hiding behind my boyfriend’s hoodie
My first “I love you” would come only a month before my now boyfriend of almost three years would leave to build a school in Kenya. We had gone from seeing each other practically every day to a singular text
How celebrities like Ariana Grande are bringing back the thigh-high boot
Trends come and go; all they need is the right attention from the right people. Thigh-high boots have been getting that attention. From Ariana Grande to Jesy Nelson, celebrities are bringing the sultry boot back. While some may wear them simply
Sunderland, spice up your life at the Stadium of Light: The Spice Girls most iconic looks
Sunderland Spice up your life! With the exciting news that the Spice Girls (minus Posh) will be performing at the Stadium Of Light next year on Thursday, June 6. Sunderland is the only place in the North East on their tour schedule,
Steal Her Style: Stacey Solomon
Tweet us your re-creations on Twitter to @Fashion_North using the hashtag #FNStaceySolomon Fashion North recently shopped the Stacey Solomon X Primark collection, take a look here. Images: Instagram @staceysolomon Why not shop these looks direct: Leopard Print Co-ord Denim Jacket Britney Spears Top Leopard Print Co-ord
The friend who helped me discover my passion for fashion
When I was younger, I didn't really care about fashion. I was more that type of girl who didn't really wear make-up, tried a few times to follow trends, but mostly did not wear anything trendy. Most of all, I wanted to
Dressing my eating disorder
Getting dressed is harder than you could ever imagine when you have an eating disorder. Although I’ve had bulimia for what feels like forever now, I don’t want to look bulimic. I’d never want anyone to take one glance at
We test out Marks and Spencer’s online personal stylist ‘Try Tuesday’
While scrolling on Instagram, we came across a Marks and Spencer Try Tuesday advertisement and were intrigued by their new, online personal style and inspiration platform. We discuss how the high street is moving online in our recent podcast and this looks to
How will Anna do camp?: Met Gala 2019 theme announced
The theme for next year's Met Gala has been announced as 'camp: notes on fashion', a play on the Susan Sontag essay from 1964. There has been much debate since the announcement and the question we're asking at Fashion North is:
North East lifestyle blogger Alice Fairweather gives top tips to fashion students on forging strong relationships within the industry
Lifestyle blogger Alice Fairweather has been passing on her top tips for success to fashion students. The 22-year-old, who runs the North East lifestyle blog Zest of Alice, spoke about the value of good content alongside forging strong relationships with fashion
Remember remember to stay warm this Fifth of November
With temperatures reaching a low of -1°C this week in Sunderland, it looks like it’s going to be a cold Bonfire night on Monday. Despite this, all over the country people still brave the brisk weather for an evening of fireworks,
Jarfing: Fashion North tries out the new fashion trend
Here at Fashion North, it's all about jarfing right now. No, it's not a new dance craze or eyeshadow colour but a new celebrity trend using your jumper as a scarf (jumper + scarf = jarf, get it?) Gigi Hadid and Alexa