Remember, remember the fifth of November
Bonfire Night is fast approaching and here at Fashion North we are super excited! We have put together a list of organised fireworks displays and public bonfires happening the North East. Have fun and stay safe! Make sure you wrap yourself up,
Where to shop locally in the North East this Small Business Saturday
Our pick of the best independent businesses in the North East, and why it's important to support them. Grab your handbags and get ready to shop, as Saturday December 3 marks the return of the annual Small Business Saturday. The grassroots, non-commercial
Celebrating 50 Years of The Mugwump
One of Durham’s most popular independent shops, The Mugwump on Saddler Street is happily celebrating it’s 50th birthday. It is a well-known fact that many shops are struggling at the moment, so to reach such an anniversary is an amazing achievement.
Step into Spring with Andersons of Durham SS16 Preview
With two stunning shops in the heart of Durham City Centre and an enviable reputation of almost 40 years in business, it is fair to say Andersons of Durham is a thriving independent business. We visited The Keep, the luxury clothing
Top ten things North East Mams always say
Today (Sunday, March 8) sees mothers and other female loved ones from across the world being celebrated. In the North East, mothers have their sayings and we want to celebrate them. Here are the top ten sayings from mothers in the North
North East former Barbour designer gives new life to forgotton wartime fashion
The Beehive Brand is the brainchild of former Barbour designer, Andrea Freeman, who has created a range of knitwear for men and women made from British wool and manufactured in the UK. The first production run of the eponymous collection titled
The Most Stylish Places To Get a Hot Chocolate This Winter
It's the time of year when cafes revamp their menu and create festive frothy drinks to get us in the Christmas spirit. We've searched the North East and created a list of the most stylish cafes you need to visit
Durham Lumiere: Make this a light to remember
Durham Lumiere light festival commissioned by Durham County Council, returns on November 12 for the sixth year running in the city centre for an exclusive four nights. The Lumiere is a ticketing event and will be in place between the busy
Top five scary places to go this Halloween
1. Tyneside Cinema This year the indie cinema is to showcase some of the nations favourite Halloween movies starting with a film from Britain’s notoriously gothic, beloved director Tim Burton, in the shape of his treasured, spooky, animated noir film Frankenweenie.
YSL Style Is Eternal; We speak exclusively to Lauren Laverne and Laura Craik
As the YSL Bowes museum exhibition comes to an end, fashion journalists and The-Pool.com colleagues, Laura Craik and Lauren Laverne join the Durham book festival to speak about the freedom movement of women through Saint Laurent’s fashion. There is a buzz
Inside Woven; the savvy suit tailors
Woven was born from a desire to have a more personal approach to men's fashion, combining both high quality products from British brands and a close relationship with customers. Offering people affordable, high quality products that can be wardrobe staples;
Pressed Prom and Bridal Prom Extravaganza
We attended the Prom Extravaganza on February 10, hosted by Pressed Prom and Bridal Boutique. It was an amazing night of catwalks, beauty demonstrations, dresses, shoes, bags and beauty products. The evening began with browsing the stalls filled with all that sparkles