Vintage guru’s top tips on how to stay ethical in fashion
Being named one of "London's best vintage spots" by British Vogue, One Scoop Store has been quickly rising in popularity, with the curated selection of second hand items on offer often selling out within minutes. Fashion North spoke to founder
Corey Dixon: From a coping mechanism to the red carpet
Newcastle-born designer and stylist, Corey Dixon, is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. In an interview with Fashion North she discusses everything from her fashion brand, the integral part music has played in her
“The salon is like a baby to me, but lockdown came two days after I had returned from maternity leave”: an exclusive interview with salon owner Julie Barras
Nestled in the suburbs of Gateshead lies Sparkle Beauty, an award-winning salon with 15 years of experience. We spoke to Julie Barras, owner of the salon, to get the low-down on how she set up her business and the struggles
‘I love my job, but I used to go home crying knowing that I would be made redundant’
Benefit brow expert, Elle Applegarth, 21, tells us what shaping eyebrows means to her and how the pandemic is threatening her job. Elle Applegarth had just got back home in Washington after a day at work right after the non-essential shops
Meet the Vice-President who is setting the ‘Pantone’ for the fashion industry
Did you know that the colours you choose to wear and style yourself with, year after year, is actually down to the team at Pantone Colour Institute? They influence designers to use colours they have chosen; in the clothes we
Rise from the ashes: How a personal stylist can help women get their femininity back
Big changes to the body like having breast cancer can break down a women’s femininity but personal stylist at John Lewis, Margot McChlery, says personal styling is a great help to get it back. Margot, aged 22, has been working at
Gabriella Mastaglio: the salon dream that became a reality
After falling seriously ill four years ago, Gabriella Mastaglio, the owner of Salon G in Newcastle, never thought that she would be celebrating her business’ first birthday. But, low and behold, her lifelong dream has well and truly become a
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: “I miss Sunderland and the seaside” Fashion designer-to-the-stars Gareth Pugh returns to his North East roots
He counts Beyoncé, Rhianna, Lady Gaga and Kylie Minogue among his A-list fans – but for one international fashion designer, Sunderland will always be home. You’d expect Gareth Pugh to be flying around the world dressing celebrities and supermodels with his
John McKenzie – How the Mantidy was created
Meet men’s lifestyle brand designer John McKenzie, as he tells us about his brand Mantidy and his journey through his life in the fashion industry. On his way to a meeting at Liberty London to showcase his latest collections, John’s
The bus journey that altered Brian Smith’s life
Meet Brian Smith, owner of Leaf Clothing If you exit Monument Metro station via Blackett Street, head east and then turn right onto Pilgrim Street, opposite the old fire station you will find Leaf Clothing. When you walk through the doors, you
“I would have my wedding in someone’s back garden!” Fashion North meets Sarah Jayne Adams
Features Editor and advocate blogger Sarah Jayne Adams explains how tough it is to plan your future wedding when working in the industry. Although knowing the ins and outs of bridal, this local lass wants to keep it creative and
Anna Wintour gives inspirational speech to fashion students at York University
Cultivate your interest, be intellectually free and look for new points of view are just some of the pieces of advice given by the grand dame of Fashion and American Vogue's Editor-In-Cheif, Anna Wintour, at an audience with at York