Styling Challenge at Smart Works
As part of our recent challenge, we had the opportunity to visit Smart Works, a charity organisation dedicated to supporting unemployed women by providing them with coaching, professional clothing, and the confidence they need to succeed in job interviews and transform
Smart works
Unlike our regular Tuesday morning sessions at St Peters campus, Sunderland we joined a charity organisation called Smart works in Newcastle. I had never heard or Smart work before my visit but what they do is help unemployed women gain
Street style: the trendiest skirts of the spring in the streets of Newcastle!
Sunny weather hit Tyne and Wear like a spring miracle. Style icons such as Kate Moss, Carrie Bradshaw of SATC and Bella Hadid have given us major inspo for wearing skirts, and show our legs some sun (no more vitamin
Smart Works Newcastle – Interview wear styling challenge
This week we visited Smart Works Newcastle, a charity that supports unemployed women in their search to find work through an interview preparation service and an interview dressing service in which clients are styled an outfit suitable for an interview
Inside our Fashion Students’ visit to Smart Works Newcastle
Our Fashion Journalism and Fashion Design and Promotion students paid a visit to Smart Works Newcastle earlier this week to meet stylists, take part in styling challenges, have some career coaching and much more. Smart Works Newcastle is a charity that
Newcastle Student Races: What To Wear
On the 2nd of May, the student horse races take place in Gosforth Park, Newcastle. This year, it's not just the races, there are also fairground rides and DJs throughout the night. But do not worry! Anyone can go to this
Fashion student trials vintage market in Sunderland.
Elena Amos, a second-year fashion student at the University of Sunderland hopes to offer an affordable, sustainable fashion market for fashion fans in the North East. The market was made possible with support from Sunderland City Council and the University of
Newcastle’s Homeware Paradise ‘Søstrene Grene’ SS25 offerings
Danish home and lifestyle chain, Søstrene Grene opened its first North East store in August. Six months on, Fashion North visited to see what it on offer for SS25. Søstrene Grene is becoming a beloved addition to Newcastle’s Eldon Square. Established
Newcastle Christmas Market makes its 2024 return
Newcastle Christmas Market returns to show the best of Northern products as Christmas day gets closer, but for many the festive season isn’t so jolly. As we roll into December it brings all the festive traditions that many have come to
Newcastle sportswear brand re-established after mental health struggles
A Newcastle based sportswear brand owner has re-introduced her brand, Force Mentale, after a struggle with her mental and physical wellbeing. Sarah Elliot, owner of Force Mentale, wants the brand to be a safe space for mental health as well as
Fashion North Podcast: Could the North East be the UK’s next fashion hotspot?
Fashion North team members: Lucy Baker, Maddy Ciaraldi, Maia Olusanya and Will Pollock sat down to record the newest episode of the Fashion North podcast to discuss the rise of North East fashion brands, and if the North East could
What to wear to the Fenwick x Greggs Champagne Bar
Fenwick and Greggs have collaborated for a second year running to bring a unique take on their classic menu with their Greggs Champagne Bar. credit: Fenwick Running until New Year's Eve the bar will be serving up Greggs’ iconic menu of bakes