Pride Styling Challenge
For Fashion styling we completed a pride styling challenge. What this consisted of was creating a pride themed mood board and visiting charity shops based around Sunderland to style a pride outfit for our mannequin and for ourselves. Moodboard: Pride Outfit: This
Smart works
Unlike our regular Tuesday morning sessions at St Peters campus, Sunderland we joined a charity organisation called Smart works in Newcastle. I had never heard or Smart work before my visit but what they do is help unemployed women gain
Dress for Less
For week two of my course (Fashion Design and Promotion) for styling, I was presented by my lecturer with a challenge called dress for less. What this consisted of was styling two outfits that were £30 or under! We were
Guilt-free Glow: The 2025 Rise of Vegan Beauty from Head to Toe
Fashion North reviews vegan picks for glossy nails and fragrant hair. This is cruelty-free beauty that'll leave you feeling new. 2025 is all about conscious choices, choices that start with what we put on our bodies. It's time to pay attention
Metrocentre’s SS25 Fashion & Beauty Weekend welcomes thousands amid roaring success
Metrocentre welcomed thousands of visitors to its highly anticipated SS25 Fashion & Beauty Weekend that took place across two jam-packed days. Over the weekend, Metrocentre hosted its annual Fashion & Beauty Weekend with an inspiring line-up of catwalk shows, expert-led masterclasses,
Effortless Looks for Less
Want to look effortlessly stylish without emptying your wallet? You're in the right spot! Here is my approach to dressing for less, showing you that high style doesn't always mean a high price tag. To achieve this cost effective yet stylish
Not Nineteen Forever: The Age of Nailing Night Out Looks
Fashion North takes to the streets to capture what 19-year-olds in the North East really wear on their nights out. Flooded with vibrant nightlife, the streets of Durham on a Saturday night are packed with standout street-style moments. We captured the
Mellow in Yellow: The Trendiest Shade Of Spring 2025
Ringing in spring with a colourful twist, yellow and its shades have been making their way back to the catwalk, red carpet and, most importantly, our closets. From soft butter yellow, to zesty lemon garnishes, the happiest colour of all is
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
Stripe, Swim, and Shore: Menswear Trend for 2025 on a Budget
A menswear trend prediction for the Spring/Summer of 2025 is striped short-shorts, aligning with the overriding pattern trends coming in heavy this year. 'Normal People' star Paul Mescal has been known for donning the short-short look throughout his career; the
Style Challenge: Dress for less for under £30
Today Fashion North took on a challenge to style two different looks for outfits that are £30 or under. LOOK ONE For my first look I wore a full outfit from one of my favourite stores H&M. I styled a cropped navy
The Return of Debonair: Perfect Valentine’s Evening Look for Men in 2025
The days of casual attire on dates are behind us. Valentine’s Day 2025 is a time to embrace confidence, respect and style- capturing the essence of a true gentleman during this season of romance. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the fashion