Y2K Shoot: Return of the Noughties
It’s not news to anyone that trends come and go in cycles. However, it’s safe to say that the early 2000s has had a lasting impression over the past few years. Since lockdown hit in 2020, we have seen just
Us girls stick together! Get the IT girl look
We are strong, we are powerful WE CAN DO EVERYTHING. Forget about "get this look" "get that look", us women can do everything, so here at Fashion North we have put a few looks together of different things we multitask on
A handbag isn’t just for going out… Three ways to style your fashion must-have
Now who could live without a handbag! Where would you put your lip gloss or your phone or your money, they legit help make the world go round. Sometimes it can seem challenging knowing how to style them though. However, we
Pink Outfit Ideas – for every day of the week!
Pink is a trend that will never die, so let us forget about just Wednesdays and lets wear it everyday! Pink is classed as the most feminine colour which makes you feel so confident and empowers your girly side. I always
My personal style: every-day classic
I'm a second-year fashion design and promotion student. In contrast to the clothing I typically make, I would characterise my style as minimalist and elegant. My main criteria for choosing an outfit are comfort and confidence. This particular look was first influenced
The modern twist on the blazer
Blazers have always been a popular choice of clothing since they began to emerge in the early 19th century, with an air of business and smartness surrounding them but recently, oversized blazers have become a fashion favourite, especially amongst young
Calling all fashion lovers The Style Pod at The Bridges is back
The Bridges once again set us a challenge for our second-year Styling students to style the mannequins to go inside their Style Pod that included two female mannequins and a male mannequin. The group planned and curated the outfits and
Family Christmas party wear: the Bridges style pod challenge
The Bridges once again set our third-year Fashion Journalism students a styling challenge to create Christmas party looks for all the family to go inside their Style Pod. The team planned and curated the outfits and props from retailers inside
AW21 weekend wear: the Bridges’ Style Pod challenge, was it a success?
The Bridges in Sunderland decided to set our fashion journalism students a challenge to style the mannequins in The Style Pod. This involved the team planning a theme and picking the outfits and props from the retailers in the shopping
How fashion history is inspiring the outfits you wear
Written by Dhianira Zimpoulaki and Rowen Pollard Here at Fashion North, we went to the Bridges shopping centre in Sunderland to piece together some outfits inspired by the iconic moments in fashion history. These Coco Chanel outfits were inspired by her iconic
Trends you need to invest in now before they are sold out in spring
Fashion month has wrapped up and, the weather is getting colder, days filled with rain and the ‘cosy’ variety of the holidays approach. Here at Fashion North, we are still looking ahead to the spring months and the days when pastels
Transitional wardrobe essentials you need this autumn
Dressing this time of year can be a struggle but, if you add the right pieces to your wardrobe, including knitwear and a staple black jacket, you will find autumn dressing a breeze. A faux leather biker jacket is an all-year-round