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
Is it Empowerment or Sexualisation? Taboo Fashion Slogans.
Are online retailers beginning to spread fashion trends that are sending the wrong messages? From the Playboy x MissGuided Collection to slogan t-shirts with questionable or ‘sassy’ messages, brands certainly see to be causing a stir. Recent news stories have also
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 10
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North, Episode Ten; a podcast run by students of the University of Sunderland. In this podcast, Sam Boal, Beth Callaghan and Barbora Bednárová discuss Halloween traditions, celebrity Halloween costumes, and other festivities going on around the North East
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
Sticking the boot into skinheads: reclaiming Doc Martens
By Mannikaran Singh In the 1960s Doc Martens were born, and as their legacy began they brought an unexpected change to society with new ideas, cultural changes and large social movements. Shortly after their release in the 1970s, people from various
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
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
‘Out out’ organza – the latest trend to try now
There are constantly new trends of what to wear when you go ‘out out’, with the current one being organza. Organza is a thin, sheer fabric (nice and breathable for when the club or bar starts to get a bit hot
7 things to do this weekend instead of watching the Rugby Semi Finals
As sports fans will know, it's a big weekend ahead with the 2019 Rugby World Cup Semi Finals, and England and Wales are representing us against New Zealand and South Africa in Japan. So while your partner or family members hog
Five ways to spend your extra hour
It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, it's not quite Christmas but it is the weekend the clocks go back meaning we all get an extra hour. So, to save you from spending an extra 60 minutes twiddling
The 5 Best ‘Curl Care’ Products You Need
We’re getting further and further into the winter months and gloomy days, and there’s nothing we can do about it. For anyone who’s got curly-wavy hair, I’m struggling just as much as you, believe me. I wish I could always