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Corset Design – Elena Amos
RESEARCH INTO CORSETS WITHIN TRENDS AND FASHION HISTORY – Looking into corsetry I found that corsets throughout history have been contemporary and time-honoured construction garments with various opinions regarding the ‘dangers’ of the corset. Some argue that corsets caused a variety of health issues for women especially in the 18th and 19th centuries due to…
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Makeup Mastery: Linda Mason shares her skills with Sunderland students
Sunderland University fashion students welcomed Linda Mason, Sunderland-born Artist and Creative Innovator, as a Visiting Professor. Linda carried out a session detailing her career as a makeup artist in the fashion industry. This was followed by a demonstration of three creative makeup looks, showcasing her incredible skills. Linda spoke to students about her successful career,…
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Get to know – Elena Amos
– 18 years old – Spennymoor – fashion design and promotion – I chose to study fashion design and promotion because I have a huge interest in how clothes can be influenced and styled which promotes more than just wearing clothes but expressing personal stylisation. I am most looking forward to studying fashion illustration because…
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Styling Challenge – Casual autumn outfit
As we head towards autumn, our style and clothing change to fit the weather. To help you with this transition, here is some inspiration for the new season! As part of our styling task at the Eldon Square shopping centre in Newcastle, we looked in various shops to find an outfit which would fit a…
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Fashion giant Zara opens latest flagship store at the Metrocentre
The highly-anticipated new Zara flagship store opened its doors on Wednesday for the first time after being closed for refurbishment for several months, but long queues and low stock left some fashion fans disappointed. Demand was so high for Zara’s looks that some shoppers reported the store was a sell-out when they arrived to have…
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From Angels to Anomalies: Victoria’s Secret’s ‘Unsuccessful’ Rebrand
Fashion North reporter Maia Olusanya delves into the debate surrounding the Victoria’s Secret documentary and declares the lingerie giant’s rebrand ‘unsuccessful.’ For decades, Victoria’s Secret has taken the world by storm with endless glitz and glamour. They defined the beauty standards of the early 2000s and were notorious for their big-budget showy runways. The brand’s…