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How will Anna do camp?: Met Gala 2019 theme announced
The theme for next year’s Met Gala has been announced as ‘camp: notes on fashion’, a play on the Susan Sontag essay from 1964. There has been much debate since the announcement and the question we’re asking at Fashion North is: how will Anna Wintour do camp? But what is camp fashion you ask? Basically,…
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Life in the fashion cupboard: My placement taught me I’ve chosen the right career path
As part of your third year as a fashion journalism student at the University of Sunderland, you’ll complete a compulsory 10-day work placement. Students have previously carried out their work experience at the likes of Elle, Grazia, Glamour, Drapers and In Style. Here, Candice Farrow shares her advice after two weeks at the Sun newspaper…
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North East lifestyle blogger Alice Fairweather gives top tips to fashion students on forging strong relationships within the industry
Lifestyle blogger Alice Fairweather has been passing on her top tips for success to fashion students. The 22-year-old, who runs the North East lifestyle blog Zest of Alice, spoke about the value of good content alongside forging strong relationships with fashion PRs and marketers. Alice, who also works for Digital Allies, a digital marketing agency…
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Forget the ‘cat’walk: It’s all about designer doggies
Words by Olivia Holden Battersea Cats and Dogs home currently houses 64 dogs and 36 cats, who rely heavily on the care of those working there and donations of the public to keep the charity running. In order to raise money for the animal currently housed there, the dogs paraded down a canine only catwalk…
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Remember remember to stay warm this Fifth of November
With temperatures reaching a low of -1°C this week in Sunderland, it looks like it’s going to be a cold Bonfire night on Monday. Despite this, all over the country people still brave the brisk weather for an evening of fireworks, toffee apples and fun. As a result of the freezing temperatures, any outfits are…
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Jarfing: Fashion North tries out the new fashion trend
Here at Fashion North, it’s all about jarfing right now. No, it’s not a new dance craze or eyeshadow colour but a new celebrity trend using your jumper as a scarf (jumper + scarf = jarf, get it?) Gigi Hadid and Alexa Chung were spotted on a New York street, using an oversized jumper over…