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
TOP PICKS from the PLT X Doja Cat Collaboration
Pretty Little Thing are back at it again with another fashion campaign! This time they are collaborating with multi-platinum music artist Doja Cat, who is best known for her fruity-pink aesthetic. We should hope to see a TON of pink
Glam up your hair this Christmas with the best hair accessories
Unfortunately, Christmas won’t be the same as usual this year. For some people, the restrictions might mean that you can’t celebrate the traditional way, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still look your best. Whether you’re planning on having a
Is sustainability the potential death of fast fashion hauls?
Will the rise of sustainability be the end to fast fashion hauls or will haul-culture still thrive in the digital world? Fashion North’s Editor Caitlyn McAdam reports. Photo Credit: Pexels The fashion industry has seen a rise in fashion hauls by influencers
Five christmas gifts to buy second hand
Christmas is fast approaching and if you aren’t already doing your Christmas shopping, you’ll be panic buying in two weeks. Either Way, picking out gifts for our nearest and dearest can be both stressful and expensive. We can spend hours
It’s not just a bag, it’s my identity: a memoir by Lucy Hilda Britnell
March 9th, 2013, the rain was pouring down as we drove down the M1 motorway towards the city of Leeds. This weekend was one I had been thinking about for so many months and for me, buying my first designer
Now is the best time to try those hairstyles you have always dreamed of
It seems that Coronavirus pandemic is going to be with us for a little while. We are advised to stay home and for households to not mix with others. For many of us, this situation is lasting too long and
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
12 days of Christmas: ideas to cheer you up until the big day
As we find out the sad news that upon coming out of the national lockdown, the North East will be of Tier 3 status, we have decided to not get bogged down with the bad news and instead focus on
My Freshers Week TopShop purchase
We are all shocked at the news that TopShop may collapse. Megan Fitzmaurice recalls how her first Fashion North assignment in September 2018 ended up with a purchase! On our very first university trip to Eldon Square in Newcastle, we were
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