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What I Wore Today: My necklace with a special meaning
The necklace I am wearing is very special to me. Grá means ‘love’ in Irish. The language and what it stands for are both very important to me, especially because I am living in the UK, I don’t want to lose this important part of my heritage. Also, I enjoy explaining it to those who…
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Fashion North’s favourite trends from the SS25 catwalks
It’s a new year and a chance to refresh our wardrobes in January sales. But what are the key trends for Spring 25 and what looks should we be spending our Christmas money on? We’ve compiled our three favourite Spring trends for the new year for both men and women, with a couple of helpful…
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Dear Fresher Me: fashion journalism students pen an emotional letter to their younger selves
Maddy Ciaraldi Dear Fresher Me, You’re probably feeling really stressed about starting university again after dropping out last year, but try to be more positive. You had the determination to come back, and you know that fashion journalism is the right path for you. Everyone will be so supportive, and despite all the challenges you’ll…
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From Mango to Reiss: Take a look at the Metrocentre’s newest fashion offerings
Shopping mecca the Metrocentre is extending its fashion offerings with a new wave of openings and refurbishments to their existing shops. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fashion North (@fashion_north) Reiss, Sosandar and Mango have arrived at the shopping centre over the past couple of months, bringing a more premium…
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Newcastle Christmas Market makes its 2024 return
Newcastle Christmas Market returns to show the best of Northern products as Christmas day gets closer, but for many the festive season isn’t so jolly. As we roll into December it brings all the festive traditions that many have come to love. One notable staple is the long-running Newcastle Christmas market, with stalls sprouting from…
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The Rise of Charity Shopping this Christmas
Charity shopping is on the rise with a quarter of adults set to buy secondhand gifts for children this Christmas. Oxfam conducted a poll that found 41% of UK adults now buy and wear more secondhand clothing than they did two years ago. Lorna Fallon, Oxfam’s Retail Director, said: “As we come to the…