Lipstick marks: Tacky or Trendy?
Since their popularity in the ‘early 2000s trashy aesthetic’ lipstick marks have recently come back in style, most notably through the pop icon Sabrina Carpenter who utilises the marks in her ‘short n sweet’ tour outfits. Miss Carpenter’s sparkly kiss
A Conversation with Knitwear Designer Ellis David on Bringing Handmade to Fashion Week
Ellis David is a knitwear designer based in Yorkshire and a recent graduate of Sheffield Hallam University. His designs have already been shown at multiple Fashion Weeks including York Fashion Week and the newly-established West Yorkshire Fashion Week. In our
Dress to Match your Matcha (and more) with Fretta by Ruhe
Last week, Scandi-inspired coffee shop, Fretta by Ruhe, opened in Sunderland city centre serving aesthetic matcha in their cute new wellness spot. Their one-of-a-kind canning machine for take-out drinks is becoming a total local craze. Having a can-lid on your morning
Show Up Club: ‘At Your Own Pace, Not a Race’
On Saturday October 11, Show Up Club held their first weekly Sunderland running session at the Sheepfolds. This dynamic female-focused group met to empower and uplift each other with a slogan of ‘at your own pace, not a race’. Fitness
Day in the life of Designer Gemma Nicholson, owner of Soul Bride Sunderland
I get up at 5:00am feed my animals, a Russian cat, she is a Karelian Bobtail, we got her when we lived on a farm, they are great for keeping the mice at bay and 2 Labrador dogs, Opal and
What I’m Wearing Today
On 28th January 2025, Fashion Design and Promotion students began Semester Two, with our first session back being MED257, a fashion styling module, with lecturer, Liz Lamb. Our first point of action was completing health and safety training with the
‘Victorian bride aesthetic’- could this be your favourite trend in the upcoming year?
Are you tired of all the clothing and make-up style trends from this century? Then check out this new aesthetic that is inspired by the hauntingly sophisticated fashion of previous eras. Since trend forecasters have predicted that Victorian era inspired silhouettes
A Battle Between Good and Wicked… Who Did the Oscars Better?
The Oscars anticipation has been bubbling since Wicked's Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s nominations. Let’s see who tapped into the back catalogue and who went for custom creations with these popular looks. What is this feeling? Saying goodbye to the dynamic
Black in Fashion: The Striking Black Get-Ups From The BRITs 2025 Red Carpet
The little black dress is a fashion staple. From Charli XCX in family UNfriendly sheer, to Maya Jama’s timeless bodycon, the BRITs were a night of classic glamour and daring ensembles. The BRITs were a night full glitz, glam and award-winning