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Our top picks for the 90s retail resurgence
By Olivia Carling From checked skirt sets to strappy heels, the nineties fashion trends are back. Is this the one fashion trend that will never die? Checked skirt sets are one of the iconic fashion trends of the nineties. Many retailers now sell these sets as they’re increasingly becoming trendy and every girl wants to…
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Sticking the boot into skinheads: reclaiming Doc Martens
By Mannikaran Singh In the 1960s Doc Martens were born, and as their legacy began they brought an unexpected change to society with new ideas, cultural changes and large social movements. Shortly after their release in the 1970s, people from various subcultures started expressing themselves through the traditional work boots. People would use different styles…
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Meet the foxy French label everyone’s talking about
Words by Anthony Craig Fed up of the usual high street or online retailers? Fashion North has just discovered a new (whisper it, affordable) French label. Maison Kitsune is a French clothing brand specialising in menswear and womenswear with a distinct Parisian-chic style. The word Kitsune is French for Fox, and one of their main…
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Bottega Veneta: everything you need to know about this year’s fashion revival
One of the biggest dates in your fashion diary is fast approaching. One December 2, the winners of the prestigious Fashion Awards 2019 will be announced at London’s Royal Albert Hall. One of this year’s most successful brands set to steal the night is Bottega Veneta. As The Guardian revealed, The “Bottega effect” has been…
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Beyond Fashion North: Episode 9
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North, Episode Nine; a podcast run by students of the University of Sunderland. In this podcast, Sam Boal, Beth Callaghan and Barbora Bednárová discuss vintage fashion, and how buying vintage garments can help sustainability in the fashion industry, as well as ways in which you could make small changes to the…
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EXCLUSIVE! Top Tips to Succeed in the Fashion Industry from Elle UK
Elle UK’s Social Media Manager, Amy Brewster visited Fashion North HQ to give students some exclusive tips for succeeding in the fashion industry. Amy Brewster at The University of Sunderland Amy runs the glossy monthly magazine’s social media channels after working at Hello! magazine and oversseing fashion content for top London department store Liberty. Her…