Sunderland success stories: Former Fashion boss Alice Rowen Hall, Editor Cassie Moyse and Brow Queen Kim Cattin
From packing 60 dresses a day at a kitchen table, to being told "you will never be good enough to run this", the trio of women at the Entrepreneurial Leaders event, at the city of Sunderland Business Festival, have faced
Our glamorous grads: What the class of 2022 wore to graduation
After a week of catch-up ceremonies and seeing the class of 2020 and 2021 in their caps and gowns, it was time to see the class of 2022 take the stage. The University of Sunderland held the graduation ceremony for
Local businesses collaborate to host fashion event for the Sunderland community
Clipperz Hair Salon and Boutique collaborated with Eaststreet19 Kitchen and Bar to create a fashion show event for the local community. Both are located in Whitburn Village and are situated directly across from each other. Clipperz is owned by sisters Lesley Wilson and Nicola
Support the independents at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Fayre
Director of AMS Business Consultants Andy Skinner set up a virtual Christmas fayre event was to be held today on December 6th, 2020, between 11am – 3pm. Andy supports many independent businesses and was persuaded to establish this event via
12 days of Christmas: ideas to cheer you up until the big day
As we find out the sad news that upon coming out of the national lockdown, the North East will be of Tier 3 status, we have decided to not get bogged down with the bad news and instead focus on
Sunderland boutiques launch 2020 prom dress lines
Orders have been flooding in for two Sunderland occasionwear boutiques as they introduce new prom trends for the upcoming year. Encore Evenings and Bridal and The One Boutique started stocking their new line of Prom dresses in November 2019. The One Boutique
Beauty Week is coming to the Bridges Sunderland
Business is beautiful at the Bridges Sunderland as the shopping centre prepares for their first ever Beauty Week. From Monday 1 to Saturday 6 July there will be a range of events taking place including mini makeovers, skin consultations, tips on
Newcastle to host first Northern Sustainable Fashion Revolution festival in April 2019
As Newcastle is set to host the first Northern Sustainable Fashion Revolution, Sarah Sinclair meets those striving for a more ethical and sustainable industry. Over 1,000 bathtubs of water. 6,000 car miles of carbon emissions*. £140 million of clothing sent to
Beauty Retreat at John Lewis Newcastle
Exclusive events and a goody bag each, some canapés and glass of champagne (preach). Spa treatments and make-overs galore, these are a few of my favourite things! 5:30pm sharp. Greeted by the very welcoming PR & Marketing Manager of John Lewis, Jane
The Bridges Fashion Weekend is here!
Last night (May 4) we attended the first night of the Fashion Weekend at The Bridges shopping centre in Sunderland. From May 4 to May 7, The Bridges is showcasing outfits from 18 of its retailers in their yearly Fashion Weekend. On
The Bowes Museum celebrate street style and creativity with Northern ‘Sole’ event
Northern Sole will take place on Saturday September 17, and welcomes all of those who love street style and culture. Headlining the event, which runs from 11am - 3pm, is industrial designer, Alex Taylor, who pioneered the innovative Primeknit Adidas trainer for
PURE Catwalk Show showcases Sunderland talent
The Pure collection from @sunderlanduni Fashion Product and Promotion students, the finale of a fantastic show! 👗🎀 #purefashionshow #sunderlanduni A video posted by Fashion North (@fashion_north) on Apr 21, 2016 at 2:25pm PDT Last night, Fashion Product and Promotion students from the