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Jesmond Designer Store Jules B Ram-Raided in Early Hours
The designer store Jules B, which stocks brands such as Mulberry, Self-Portrait and UGG, has closed its Jesmond store until further notice after a vehicle crashed into the front of the shop in a ram-raid this morning. First opening in Jesmond in 1984, Jules B has been serving the community for over 40 years beginning…
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What I Wore to University Today
Styling Challenge: What I wore to university today. My personal style My style has (and probably still will) evolve as a get older, I would describe it as eclectic. I like to mix and match different (sometimes contrasting) styles and adding historical elements into my outfits. I try to be more sustainable with my fashion…
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My Personal Style: Laila Holliday
I would describe my style as a mix of alternative and grunge. I love wearing black, it’s not very often you’ll see me without at least one item of black clothing. I love low-rise jeans, decorative belts, converse, t-shirts showing things I love, and my jewellery I wear every day. Today, I chose to wear…
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Rock the Gym with 80s Fashion
Thank the 80s for making athleisure cool. It’s where the fitness meets fashion trend started and was popularised by iconic films like Fame and Flashdance. Many of the 80s key looks are still around today and it was the forerunner for the athleisure trend we know and love today.. Fashion North takes a nostalgic look into…
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The Genre that Rocked Fashion: Glam Rock
Throughout the late 1960s and 70s, Glam Rock began to emerge as a music genre. Fashion adapted alongside it. Icons such as David Bowie and rock band Slade heavily influenced both aspects through the 1970s and continuing into today. They popularised fashions such as platform boots, contrasting patterns, shiny fabrics and jumpsuits. Bold patterns…
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My 70s Inspired Brown Outfit
I am a fashion student and here is my outfit of the day! My style is heavily inspired by pop culture, especially media like movies and music, which is present in a lot of my clothing choices. The inspiration for this outfit was the 70’s, especially artists like Jim Morrison and Cher who were seen…