Dear fresher me: our fashion journalism students’ emotional notes to self
Back in September 2017, a group of fresh-faced fashion journalism students joined Fashion North and started their three-year journey learning about catwalk reporting, trend forecasting, street style photography, social media and much, much more. Today, they are reaching the end of
EXCLUSIVE! Top Tips to Succeed in the Fashion Industry from Elle UK
Elle UK’s Social Media Manager, Amy Brewster visited Fashion North HQ to give students some exclusive tips for succeeding in the fashion industry. Amy Brewster at The University of Sunderland Amy runs the glossy monthly magazine's social media channels after working at
Our Best Beauty Buys: The Freshers’ Eldon Square edit
Whether it's a new lipstick, scent or a cleanser, everyone deserves a treat now that summer is over. Our University of Sunderland fashion journalism freshers, who've just arrived on campus, travelled to Newcastle's Eldon Square to hunt down their favourite finds. Lucy
Our Best Beauty Buys: The Freshers’ Eldon Square edit
Whether it's a new lipstick, scent or a cleanser, everyone deserves a treat now that summer is over. Our University of Sunderland fashion journalism freshers, who've just arrived on campus, travelled to Newcastle's Eldon Square to hunt down their favourite finds. Lucy
Find your style code with style coach and influencer Helenlee Whalley
By Sophie Green and Danielle Ord. Helenlee Whalley talks to Sunderland University fashion students about pursuing her dream career as a professional stylist, using her passion for influencing lives to allow everyday people to feel confident and comfortable. Surprisingly Helenlee’s education
The Bridges marketing and communications manager, Samatha Czwordon-Auld speaks to FJ students about the world of marketing
By Danielle Ord and Sophie Green. Samantha Czwordon-Auld, 36, marketing and communications manager at The Bridges, Sunderland gave fashion journalism students an insight into the busy life of marketing. In addition to implementing marketing strategies, organising events and liaising with the
All suited up – personal styling with John Lewis, Newcastle
By Abi Farebrother. We had the pleasure of meeting stylists Emma and Elena from the John Lewis Newcastle personal styling team, where we got an insight into the job requirements and specifications, what they do, the challenges they face and how
What’s in your fave beauty products? Fashion Journalism students visit Sunderland cosmetic science labs
First year fashion journalism students have been discovering how beauty products are created and what ingredients go in their favourite cosmetics. The group visited the cosmetic science laboratories at University of Sunderland's city campus where they sampled body butters, oils, creams
“Styling is like therapy” – A session with John Lewis’ personal stylists
Third-year styling students took a trip to John Lewis Newcastle for a session with two of their personal stylists, Emma and Elena. Both talked about their experience within their role and how styling is therapy for a lot of their clients. Along
Styling students let loose in Debenhams, Sunderland
Fashion styling students visited Debenhams in The Bridges for a morning of fashion-filled fun, with the visual merchandising team. Students first had a chat with Mick Booth, the store manager, and Amber Urwin, the visual and product team leader for the
We talk jewellery, influencers and LA with Roxoa Group and fashion journalism graduate, Louise Barber
Social media manager at Roxoa Group and former fashion journalism student, Louise Barber visited fashion design and journalism students to style items from QP Jewllers, Ruby & Oscar and Gold Boutique. Credit: Lucie Simon The jewellery brands which are owned by Roxoa
Double-denim heaven as fashion students prove talent is in the jeans
It’s where east meets west; McQueen clashes with Westwood; country turns kimono. University of Sunderland fashion students have been getting versatile with denim as part of a unique exhibition. Now on display in the University’s Priestman building, the array of denim creations