A bear filled with memories you can cherish forever
Shirley Suddick, 45, owner of ‘Making Memories by Jenson’s Gems’, set her bear-making business up two years ago. Shirley Suddick - owner of 'Making Memories by Jenson's Gems. Shirley, from Sunderland, set up the business after the passing of two of her
Find your style code with style coach and influencer Helenlee Whalley
By Sophie Green and Danielle Ord. Helenlee Whalley talks to Sunderland University fashion students about pursuing her dream career as a professional stylist, using her passion for influencing lives to allow everyday people to feel confident and comfortable. Surprisingly Helenlee’s education
Overly social media: are we spending too much time on our phones?
Whether you’re more likely to be found; Instagramming, Tweeting or using an emoji reaction to a FB status, chances are you’ll be visiting at least one of these apps at some point today and not just for one quick scroll. According
What’s in your fave beauty products? Fashion Journalism students visit Sunderland cosmetic science labs
First year fashion journalism students have been discovering how beauty products are created and what ingredients go in their favourite cosmetics. The group visited the cosmetic science laboratories at University of Sunderland's city campus where they sampled body butters, oils, creams
Northumbria student creates bracelets from recycled fishing nets
A student from Northumbria University has created his own business making and selling hand-made bracelets from recycled fishing nets in hopes to raise awareness of ocean pollution. Nathan Smith, 21 from York has used the knowledge he has from studying Entrepreneurial
Creating a conversation about mental health in fashion
Since our article about companies creating fashion items promoting mental illnesses was posted, a huge discussion has been opened up about the rights and wrongs of the matter. As mentioned in the previous article, it has been proved that one in
The role of male fashion and social media in ending toxic masculinity
By Bethan Baker. Alongside the rising Feminist movement of the 20th century came the reprobate of toxic masculinity; seen by activists as the explanation for male violence and the desires for dominance over women. More recently, toxic masculinity movements have raised