University of Sunderland’s Rising Design Stars Collaborate with Barbour: Crafting “Fashion Excellence”
University of Sunderland's rising design stars collaborated with popular fashion brand Barbour. Olivia McCready, a third-year student, currently taking a degree in fashion design, actively participated in the university's recent Barbour project. The project saw fashion design students faced with a
“Luxury and Feminine”: Sunderland fashion design students showcase new exhibition with brand Barbour
By Seohyun Kwun and Kira Hunter FASHION design students have impressed a team from international retailer Barbour, with a showcase of unique tailoring designs. The University of Sunderland’s new exhibition - a collaboration between Barbour and the BA Hons Fashion Design and
If Kennedy met McQueen: a design inspired by Jackie’s iconic red dress
Taking the neckline of Jackie Kennedy's iconic dress she wore to meet the young Queen Elizabeth II and the beautiful red that she wore so well, this modern, edgy dress was designed to stand out on the catwalk or a
The iconic 70s hippie look
1970s fashion had no rules and was all about freedom, bell-bottoms, mini skirts and tie-dye clothing which was popularised by the hippies. The 70s are also known as the decade of disco, which inspired the fashion world with clothing designed
Corset Design: Katie Jeffries
For the shape of my corset I wanted it to be very structured, giving the classic small waist but taking inspiration from the Moschino spring summer designs 2021, I added the frill skirt at the bottom to give more emphasis
Double-denim heaven as fashion students prove talent is in the jeans
It’s where east meets west; McQueen clashes with Westwood; country turns kimono. University of Sunderland fashion students have been getting versatile with denim as part of a unique exhibition. Now on display in the University’s Priestman building, the array of denim creations
If you were a notebook which one would you be? Fashion North shops The Bridges, Sunderland for this seasons notebooks
With so many different designs out there to choose from, there’s a notebook fit for every personality. Despite the ever-growing prominence of technology in our everyday lives, it’s clear that tangible objects such as notebooks remain an essential university item for many
Fashion North’s best picks from the launch of ASOS’ homeware collection
In case you didn’t know already, one of our favourite online retailers, ASOS, has just launched a homeware collection. If you’re a student and want to add a homely feel to your accommodation or if you've just moved into your own
Fashion journo graduate Sian Whitehead launches new business: Sew Sian
After graduating in Fashion Journalism in 2015, Sian started her career in an environment she loved. As sewing has always been her passion and her forte (she even made her own prom dress), she was thrilled to get her first