Cath Kidston collaborate with Gola for footwear collection
Cath Kidston have revealed a partnership with footwear brand Gola for their spring/summer 2015 range. This is the first time Cath Kidston has teamed up with a footwear brand. The capsule collection consists of four trainers in three of the new
Our social media team share what’s on their Christmas wish lists
Here at Fashion North, we are getting rather excited for the festive season, so we thought we should share a couple of items from our Christmas wish lists for gift inspiration. Each week leading up to Christmas, the Fashion North team will give
Crazy for alternative clutch bags
ASOS has seriously stepped up their clutch bag game this season and we are loving it. Rewind back to my school prom in July 2010. Blood, sweat and tears were shed in the months leading up to the all important day. Not
New Nail Salon Opens on High Street West in Sunderland
Star Nails, a brand new spa nail salon, has opened its doors in Sunderland. Fashion North decided to pop in on their opening day and check it out. As we approached the salon and peered through the window, we were greeted
Psyche owner wins Middlesbrough honour
He's already scooped a string of national awards, but now Psyche owner Steve Cochrane has been honoured by his home town Middlesbrough for bringing shoppers into the area. Mr Cochrane, 55, opened the three-storey luxury store Psyche in Linthorpe Road in
Designers Against AIDS & Eastpak’s backpack auction revealed
Since it’s creation in 2004, Designers Against Aids has created some of the most innovative and original products on the fashion market. The brand has worked with H&M, designer Katharine Hamnett for a limited line of T-shirts, and now they’re
Dear Brogan solves your fashion faux pas
Our high street agony aunt Brogan is here for your fashion faux pas. From not knowing what to wear to a date to not knowing which shoes to wear to sixth form, she's here to help you. If you have
Marlee & Fee’s winter woolies
We at Fashion North are big believers that buying locally is positive and beneficial, not just for the designers but also for the community. We know it’s easy just to go into Topshop or H&M and pick out a scarf and
Marks and Spencer’s seasonal suits for men
As the party season is just around the corner, Fashion North has decided to bring you gentlemen a small selection the best suits from Britain's high street store Marks and Spencer – perfect for a Christmas work party, special family gathering
Black Friday in the North East
Hundreds of stores are following in the footsteps of our friends across the pond and making the US Black Friday, a British thing. Explosive, un-missable discounts are set to hit the shops for one day only on November 28. These won't be
This season’s most wanted item – the cape
You've probably already got a wardrobe full of coats from previous years. Your wool coat - yes, it's beautiful but it's getting a bit bobbly now, your parka - it keeps you warm but lets face it, it's old news,
How to switch your make-up from summer pastels to winter darks
Winter is now upon us, the days of pastel pinks and sunshine yellows are merely a distant memory of that summer holiday in Ibiza. But fear not my fellow make-up-lovers, the fun is just beginning. Dark days and cold nights