Newcastle’s Homeware Paradise ‘Søstrene Grene’ SS25 offerings
Danish home and lifestyle chain, Søstrene Grene opened its first North East store in August. Six months on, Fashion North visited to see what it on offer for SS25. Søstrene Grene is becoming a beloved addition to Newcastle’s Eldon Square. Established
The Zandra Rhodes x IKEA collaboration that’s being resold for 10 times its original price
We all know that the iconic Dame Zandra Rhodes is known for her garish designs that match her unique and bold fashion looks, but she has most recently collaborated with IKEA and released a new collection with the furniture brand
Home Couture: fashion on a budget
Everybody loves a designer garment, but it's often hard to love the price. However, you don't have to break the bank for that high end look. You can easily create some incredible designs with items right out of your home.
Made Sincere: a sustainable young brand from Yorkshire
Made Sincere is a new brand founded by Isha Kaur, Outreach Support worker for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. She told us: "Everything is timeless, minimalistic, that slow-fashion vibe. It's a high-quality product, it's the very premium yarns
Amble Pin Cushions launches Northumbria knit and stitch kits
Family run business Amble Pin Cushion based in the fishing town of Amble have launched their knit and stitch kits. The kits feature numerous famous landmarks from around Northumbria such as castles, bridges and other landmarks. Anne Baxter, who was briefed
Sunderland businesses announce collaboration to help environment by giving old furniture new life
Two independent Sunderland businesses, Harrison and Brown and Andyman Upcycling, have announced the launch of their collaboration to cut down on the amount of wasted furniture. Mandy Brown, owner of Harrison and Brown, sells new furniture and contacted Andy Buddin, owner
The 2020 Christmas wishlist for all Fashionistas!
This year has flown by, especially due to the coronavirus lockdown, and now it is just two months until Christmas day! Two months may sound like plenty of time for searching and buying gifts for your family and friends, but realistically
How to have FUN at HOME with your HOUSEHOLD
The North East has been placed in ‘Tier 2’ which means you must not mix with other households or bubbles indoors and that pubs and restaurants must be closed by 10pm. For the foreseeable future we will be spending a lot
The ultimate gift guide for all Harry Potter fans
Calling all Harry Potter fans! Mark your diaries because November 14 is the 19-year anniversary of the release of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s stone. Yes, you read that right, 19 years and we’re still waiting for our Hogwarts acceptance letter! To mark
How to turn a Poundland vase into a piece of art
Before: After: What you will need: A Vase Acrylic paint Extra white acrylic paint for mixing A range of brushes Water Paper towel Step 1: Make sure the glass is clean. Remove any stickers on the bottom of the vase. Step 2: Choose your base colour. Paint the entirety of
The IKEA collab that will have your home smelling amazing
Ikea and Byredo founder Ben Gorham have announced that they will release their highly anticipated candle collection in November. While the luxury fragrance brand Byredo might not be a house hold name just yet, but IKEA most certainly is (queue flash
Halloween at home: your spooky essentials
Covid-19 has cancelled all normal spooky celebrations: no haunted houses, large parties and trick or treating. But we can still celebrate from home. Months of costume-planning is swapped for comfy pjs and parties for a binge-watching movie marathon, or celebrating