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
The Bridges explains their difficulties around Covid-19 after recent re-opening
Fashion North’s Anna Oxborough talks to the Bridges about their recent re-opening and the difficulties they have faced around Covid19. The Bridges has opened its doors once again after the month long lockdown that was implemented on November 5. The lockdown
Why have small online businesses increased since Covid19?
Coronavirus hit the UK back in March of this year, that’s when the whole of the UK went into Lockdown. Everyone was affected by it in some shape or form. Kids couldn’t go to school; adults were asked to work
EXCLUSIVE: “I’m worried and confused” – Miss Selfridge assistant on possible job loss
A North East Miss Selfridge sales assistant has reacted to the news that the high street chain may collapse. Chloe Mitchell, 20, had only just learned that Philip Green's Arcadia retail empire, owner of Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Burton and Dorothy Perkins
My first Topshop shopping spree
As news of the potential collapse of TopShop and other Arcadia fashion stores breaks, Fashion North deputy editor Lucy Britnell recalls her first TopShop spree These days, the majority of nine-year-olds are asking for toys or even iPhones for Christmas. But
BREAKING: Thousand of jobs at risk at TopShop, Miss Selfridge and Dorothy Perkins
The Arcadia Group empire which owns high street labels such as Topshop, Burton and Dorothy Perkins could face collapse within days, putting 15,000 jobs at risk, it has been reported today. It is another blow to the fashion retail industry hit
Our top 7 WINTOUR coats!
We can't quite believe it, but "Fashion Ice Queen" Anna Wintour turned 71 years this month. She's been the honoured but also dreaded Editor in Chief of American Vogue for 32 years, Artistic Director for Condé Nast since 2013, tennis
£146 for some ripped Gucci tights?! Here’s how to make your own!
We really don't know how to explain the latest interesting fashion statement by Gucci. Is it pure creativity, or is it a competition of who can create the next craziest mind-blowing big thing in fashion? We would say the second
Take a look at Chiara Ferragni X Lancôme’s sparkling new collection!
Recently, Lancôme and fashion icon, businesswoman and mum Chiara Ferragni posted on both of their Instagram accounts about the new beauty collaboration. While Lancôme kept it a little bit mysterious, Chiara released exciting news for us. For a second time, they
How YOU could win a Lounge Underwear triangle bra
Well done to lingerie firm Lounge Underwear who've raised a whopping £105, 890 for breast cancer charities Trekstock and CoppaFeel! this month (quadruple the amount of donations they have raised in previous years). And in celebration they are giving away 100
Handbag Clinic launch restored luxury handbag concession in Fenwick Newcastle
Fashion North's Megan Hagel gets an exclusive look inside Handbag Clinic's launch day event at Fenwick, Newcastle. The UK’s longest standing luxury handbag restoration service, Handbag Clinic, has partnered with Fenwick, Newcastle to launch an irresistible concession of restored luxury handbags. From
Inside the Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale at Northumbria University
Fashion North visits Northumbria University for an inside look at the Headlock Vintage Clothes Sale. Every year, Headlock Vintage partner with local universities to host their vintage clothes sale providing 90s style clothing gems from big brand names including Adidas, Tommy