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
The fashion-forward faces of Sunderland
Face masks have become an essential factor in our daily outfits. Now, it’s time to ditch the disposables and showcase our own style and personality, while still keeping ourselves and others safe. Fashion North took to Sunderland’s city centre to seek
How you can help your local charity shops this Christmas and New Year
Christmas is a time for giving and people embrace that by giving more to charity in the winter months. But, what about the rest of the year? The Charities Aid Foundation UK Giving 2017 report found that, following donating money, giving
First look: Fenwicks Newcastle launch magazine
Customers can now get their hands on the first edition, available in their Northumberland Street store, released on Tuesday (October 11). The Autumn/Winter 2016 magazine includes the stores best seasonal picks of fashion, beauty, food and gifts. Their first ever cover boasts Gigi Hadid modelling two pieces from her collaboration
Hit the ‘Junk Yard’ – Port Independent’s new label
Over the past four years Preston Brown has placed his foot firmly in the fashion door, making himself and his businesses known to the local and wider fashion community. Not only can his clothing label, Simple, be found in Topman
Love Niche Studio returns to Assembly Rooms for ‘Moonlight Season’ catwalk show
The anticipated event will have the mysterious theme of 'The Moonlight Season'. The brand‘s owner, Nisha Vedhara, said: “This is allowing us to be even more creative and ambitious than ever." The event will start at 7pm with cocktails, canapés and
Independent jewellery brand, Malaika Ceramics, set to take Sunderland by storm
Lois Gray, 49, is an A&E worker and talented jewellery maker who is currently working on her own business, Malaika Ceramics. Lois is an extremely determined individual who would love nothing more than to be able to quit her job
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.
The Bridges to host Fashion Weekend in Sunderland
From April 21 – 24 the Bridges will be holding daily fashion shows, showcasing the exciting new looks being offered in a range of the centre’s shops. Already a whole host of major names have signed up to participate including Debenhams,
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
Sunderland’s biggest retail and style awards event returns
On April 23 the city will mark its first Retail and Style Awards, combining two of Sunderland’s top events for the first time. The event, which will feature a three course dinner, live entertainment and a fashion show, will honour top businesses