Handbag Clinic launch restored luxury handbag concession in Fenwick Newcastle
Fashion North's Megan Hagel gets an exclusive look inside Handbag Clinic's launch day event at Fenwick, Newcastle. The UK’s longest standing luxury handbag restoration service, Handbag Clinic, has partnered with Fenwick, Newcastle to launch an irresistible concession of restored luxury handbags. From
Inside the Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale at Northumbria University
Fashion North visits Northumbria University for an inside look at the Headlock Vintage Clothes Sale. Every year, Headlock Vintage partner with local universities to host their vintage clothes sale providing 90s style clothing gems from big brand names including Adidas, Tommy
Introduction to me: Lauren Crossman
Lauren Crossman, 19, Fashion Design and Promotion student. Where I am from: Blyth, Northumberland. Hobbies: I am a competitive dancer, recently placing 5th with my crew and placing 6th as a solo at the ‘BDO World Championship’; I kayak and have my one-star certificate;
Sam Fender X Barbour: Get the look for less for men in your life
North Shields singer and songwriter Sam Fender has teamed with Barbour International founded over the River Tyne in South Shields. The collaboration was announced via a video showing the 26-year-old Brit Award winner’s life, and the steps he took to achieve
7 Places to Brunch in the North East and what to wear to them
Goodbye nights out, hello brunches! New government rules have come into play that require all bars, pubs and restaurants in England to close by 10pm. Gone are late nights out with friends enjoying a cocktail but we now enter a world
Smart Works: a charity that combines fashion and coaching
“It was a confidence booster when I went to Smart Works” Fashion North speaks to Fey Young about her experience with Smart Works, a charity that provides interview clothes and coaching to unemployed women in need. Rehearsing the all-important question of why
Lush launches handcare sets to protect and perfect your hands
During the pandemic of Covid-19 it has been essential to maintain our self-care especially looking after our hands to ensure they are clean and protected as possible. We blame all the necessary hand-washing and gloves worn to the supermarkets, but
Newcastle Uni fashion society announce catwalk collaboration with Environmental Justice Fund charity
The Newcastle University fashion society (NUFS) announced that the theme for their Spring 2020 catwalk show will follow the theme of ‘zero waste’. Image: www.nufashion.org (promo shots from the NUFS blog) NUFS have since revealed that they are collaborating with the Environmental
Vintage print styling in Newcastle – keep it sustainable!
Recycling and re-wearing is all the rage at the moment and vintage clothing is at the top of the chain when it comes to sustainability. Last week we were fortunate enough to visit the Trendlistr store in Newcastle city centre where
Independent fashion retailers take over Newcastle this Christmas
Newcastle City Centre and the surrounding areas are filled with independent shops, from fashion boutiques to vintage stores. Everything you could possibly need is right in front of you and, with the festive season quickly approaching, independent stores have become
Handmade lip balm brand Maskitec from Newcastle launches Christmas collection
Small business Maskitec from the North East has introduced two new Christmas flavours - Ginger Bread and Winter Berry. Kerry Liddel, from Newcastle, who owns Maskitic said the new products are limited: "They have been popular across people. I only do
New Years Eve lookbook: Shine bright like a gemstone
This lookbook was shot at The Alchemist in Eldon Square, Newcastle Upon Tyne. The chosen theme was gemstones, which include the colours crystal, topaz, light siam and ruby. These are some ideas for looks that you can wear to your