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  • Kimberley Cattin: Beauty, business, brows

    Sunderland-born Kimberley Cattin has made a name for herself in the beauty industry, being one of the CEOs of cosmetic company West Barn Co (WBCo.) The brand has been used by celebrities such as the Kardashians, Billie Eilish and Becky Hill. In an exclusive interview with Fashion North, Kimberley reveals all about her background in…

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  • Wild for Wednesday: The iconic character’s influence on gothic fashion

    Everyone – and I mean everyone – knows the Addams family: equally as odd as they are enticing. With the release of Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’, a more modern take on Wednesday Addams, legendary daughter in the Addams family, the show has blown up online. The hashtag ‘#wednesdayaddams’ on TikTok has received 13.9 billion views; the show…

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  • Fashion expert reacts to North East missing out on most fashionable UK city title

    A North-East fashion expert says the region is great at getting dressed–up – despite missing out on the title of UK’s most fashionable city.  Manchester was recently named the UK’s most fashionable city by Daniel Footwear.  But fashion blogger and lecturer Louisa Rogers believes cities such as Sunderland and Newcastle have a lot to offer…

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  • Disco fashion: Then and now

    Lights, music, action! In the 70s, disco music was born, and with it disco fashion!  All the lights, the disco ball, the colours, the dancing, the fun… are all factors that inspired and shaped the new style. They are reflected through the style, the fun and the desire to be free. This style arises at…

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  • Spotlight on Corner 93: Sunderland owned women’s vintage boutique

    Vintage fashion is extremely popular, and people are loving every aspect of it! Here at Fashion North, we love to support local businesses, and we spoke with Lyndsey Jackson, the owner of Corner 93 in Fulwell, Sunderland. Corner 93 is a women’s vintage fashion boutique that sells a variety of pieces, including some vintage designer…

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  • A kilo combo: why kilo clothes sales might be the sustainable answer

    The idea of clothes being priced by kilogram might seem odd to some, but the growing popularity of kilo sales is a testament to their success.   With a wide offering of styles, clothes and brands, these are a great alternative to our high street staple stores but still just as accessible.   We investigate…

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