Fashion students take part in styling challenge to celebrate Pride
Fashion students at the University of Sunderland have joined forces with local charities like St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland to create an array of budget-friendly outfits inspired by Pride. Charlie Lloyd, Shop Manager at St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland, said “It was great
Have Gen Z abandoned drinking culture?
Gen Z are exploring new ways to spend their free time without involving alcohol, but are they abandoning drinking culture altogether? For a long time, going to the pub or going to a bar has been the go-to way to socialise
The Rise of the Pilates Princess
Is this social media aesthetic creating impossible standards in the fitness world or bringing an extremely beneficial practice into the spotlight? Picture this, you’re lying in your bed doomscrolling when a brightly lit perfectly shot video appears on your explore page,
Trend Alert: Dawdling In Dollies
Looking for your next fashion It Girl staple? Heeled Mary Janes are just what you’re looking for. Trending on TikTok and Pinterest, as well as being showcased in many Autumn/Winter catwalks, the Mary Jane shoe is the It girl of the
Miffy at 70: Where to Get Your Miffy Fashion Look
This year marks 70 years of Dick Bruna’s illustrated and beloved character Miffy. Known as Nijntje in her homeland, the Netherlands, Miffy is a little white rabbit with distinctive facial features: two little eyes and a cross mouth. Due to these
How to get the Meghan Markle look on a budget
Meghan Markle, The Duchess of Sussex, has launched a new digital shop which allows her fans to browse through and purchase a selection of the clothing, accessories and beauty products she uses. Meghan shared the ShopMy link to her 2.6 million
Oscars 2025: A Year for Splendor and Fantasy
With a year of fantasy coming to life, such as Wicked, Nosferatu and the upcoming Snow White, fantasy and royalty swept the Oscars looks yet again. In the flurry of questions and possible disappointments of who will win those statuettes, it
Fashion student trials vintage market in Sunderland.
Elena Amos, a second-year fashion student at the University of Sunderland hopes to offer an affordable, sustainable fashion market for fashion fans in the North East. The market was made possible with support from Sunderland City Council and the University of
Bora Aksu AW25/26: A Love Letter to Historical Romaticism
Bora Aksu’s Autumn Winter 25/26 collection beautifully twists the gothic, fantasy and historical aesthetics into its 18-piece collection. Its attendees, which included guests such as rising pop star Maisie Peters and iconic British actresses such as Indira Varma and Amber
Five tips to break into fashion from grad Caitlyn McAdam
Former University of Sunderland fashion journalism student Caitlyn McAdam returned to campus to give a guest lecture on her career since graduating back in 2021 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caitlyn McAdam (@caitlynmcadam) Caitlyn now works in London as
How to style Pantone’s Colour of The Year 2025: Mocha Mousse
Pantone has revealed that their 2025 Colour of The Year is "Mocha Mousse" - a muted brown shade made to encapsulate the coziness of coffee and chocolate. The shade is supposed to represent small indulgences and relaxed elegance, from country walks
Fashion North’s favourite trends from the SS25 catwalks
It's a new year and a chance to refresh our wardrobes in January sales. But what are the key trends for Spring 25 and what looks should we be spending our Christmas money on? We've compiled our three favourite Spring trends for