Fashion students take part in styling challenge to celebrate Pride
Fashion students at the University of Sunderland have joined forces with local charities like St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland to create an array of budget-friendly outfits inspired by Pride. Charlie Lloyd, Shop Manager at St Oswald’s Hospice Sunderland, said “It was great
World Earth Day: How fashion lovers can help save the planet
In honour of World Earth Day this April, Fashion North has been investigating how we can be more sustainable when it comes to clothes. Globally, the fashion industry produces around 92 million tonnes of textile waste each year, according to wastemanaged.co.uk. According to
Wave Case: How the North East is Redefining National Phone Day
With national Telephone Day just around the corner on April 25th, it’s time to spotlight Wave Cases, a standout North East brand. This up-and-coming brand will accessorise your devices in undeniable style. At the heart of Wave cases are two friends
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
Travelling through Demon Zhang’s Wistful Three-act AW25 Show
On a haunting London day, a story of estrangement and rebirth was told through complex design. Demon Zhang’s debut collection, ‘Lumen Obscura’ was a ‘signature exploration of innovative materials’. Divided into three acts, the show is a complete metamorphosis, beginning
Newcastle’s Homeware Paradise ‘Søstrene Grene’ SS25 offerings
Danish home and lifestyle chain, Søstrene Grene opened its first North East store in August. Six months on, Fashion North visited to see what it on offer for SS25. Søstrene Grene is becoming a beloved addition to Newcastle’s Eldon Square. Established
Vintage guru’s top tips on how to stay ethical in fashion
Being named one of "London's best vintage spots" by British Vogue, One Scoop Store has been quickly rising in popularity, with the curated selection of second hand items on offer often selling out within minutes. Fashion North spoke to founder
Is the high street dying? Fashion North investigates.
The high street is still the place to shop the hottest trends and the latest looks across the country, or is it? Through years of gradual decline and a global pandemic along with a soaring rise in online shopping and
Fashion student to launch vintage market in Sunderland next year
A University of Sunderland fashion student is set to launch her very own vintage fashion market in Sunderland. Elena Amos, who is in her second year of studying Fashion Design and Promotion, wants to offer an affordable and sustainable alternative to
Is It a Crime to Be an Outfit Repeater?
Clothes are meant to be worn more than once! By Atheena Alonzo There has always been some sort of stigma around repeating outfits – do people think we don’t wash our clothes? Well, nowadays it is becoming more accepted to reuse an
Spring with a twist – Paige Tamara Bovingdon
What happens in Spring? Well, the days get longer and the snow thankfully becomes a distant memory, if you don't live in a small County Durham town called Consett that is. The plants begin to bloom with Tulips and Daffodils catching