Fashion North team members: Lucy Baker, Maddy Ciaraldi, Maia Olusanya and Will Pollock sat down to record the newest episode of the Fashion North podcast to discuss the rise of North East fashion brands, and if the North East could be becoming the UK’s newest fashion hotspot. With a range of topics being discussed from Lidl jackets to massive collaborations from Barbour and more, look through some of the talking points and listen to the full episode below.
Berghaus x Liam Gallagher
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North East based outdoor brand Berghaus collaborated with 90’s rock giant Liam Gallagher for their newest drop, however the jacket has proven to be divisive, with many saying the colour scheme makes the piece look more like a Lidl own brand release than something by one of Britain’s biggest musicians, all while retailing for a hefty £400.
Share your thoughts about this controversial new drop with us on our Instagram, is this piece worth the price?
Barbour x Alexa Chung
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South Shields based outerwear giant Barbour recently unveiled their newest drop with model and personality, Alexa Chung. With Barbour frequently churning out collaborations with some of fashion’s biggest names like Gucci, are they the brand putting North East fashion on the map?
Greggs x Fenwicks
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Budget Northern bakery Greggs recently showcased their newest venture, being a champagne bar with luxury department store, Fenwicks. Greggs is loyal to its roots, but with collaborations like this and their recent effort with Primark potentially laced with irony, could this be giving talented North East fashion designers a bad rep?
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