Is there hope for the post-pandemic high street? Sunderland shoppers give their verdict
We spent a year locked in our houses, desperate for any bit of human interaction or adventure, and the shops are now reaping the benefits of it. Asos' stocks plummeted this week (read more about it here) and Boohoo has also
Early Christmas shopping: the best beauty present round-up
It's over 70 days away but Christmas panic-buying has already started in mid-October, not least due to HGV driver shortages and dire warnings from retailers. "It is always a good idea to avoid disappointment and shop early," said toy retailer Smyths
Cosy edit: the coat and knits you need this winter
We are in the middle of October and now that the colder days are upon us, our priorities are with staying warm but this doesn't mean our style has to be affected. Fashion North has curated our 2021 cosy edit, featuring
Your ultimate guide to finding the best festive lipstick from a Charlotte Tilbury make-up artist
When it comes to make-up, lipstick is, no doubt, the one that marks the start of a new season the best. We have not started our Christmas shopping yet (it’s October folks), but that does not mean that we haven’t
Calling all fashionistas! The Bridges’ brand new style pod is launched
The Bridges in Sunderland has recently opened a brand new and exciting way to view the latest trends and become inspired to buy new staples for your wardrobe. And the Fashion North team has been invited to help style some looks
It’s October 3rd! How best to wear pink to honour Mean Girls Day
On this 17th annual Mean Girls Day, Fashion North has complied the ultimate buyers guide to everything pink on this special day It may not be a Wednesday, but IT IS October 3rd which means it’s that one day a year
Calling all fashionistas! Come along to The Bridges Style Hunt
On Monday 27th September from 5pm till late Sunderland's Shopping Centre, The Bridges, is back with their student shopping night. Together with Fashion North we will be holding a Style Hunt challenge. The annual event is not only for students to
Twist on 2000’s
Outfit 1: Puff Sleeve Crop Top, Bershka. Dad Jeans, Stradivarius. Diamanté Belt, ASOS DESIGN. White Boots, Public Desire. (out of stock) - Similar Earrings, Falling Star Jewellery. Necklace, Falling Star Jewellery. Outfit 2: Argyle Cardigan, Unique21. Green T-shirt, Topshop. White Midi Skirt, Stradivarius. Heart Choker, Falling Star Jewellery. Earrings, Falling
Motel X Olivia Neill: Tik Tok Queen drops Spring edit
Olivia Neill is the latest Tik Tok ‘it girl’, and today marks the release of her highly anticipated Motel Rocks collection. The collection boasts a range of stylish and boujee spring pieces, perfect for those post lockdown looks. Olivia Neill is
Slave to the label: Is the younger male generation more obsessed with designer labels than the females?
An investigation into the younger male generation’s expensive loyalty to top-end brands while women embrace low-cost fast fashion. We all love to splash out on a designer brand now and again, don’t we? A little treat now and again doesn’t hurt anyone.
The latest Tik Tok trend inspiring fashion week fits
Every fashionista and designer is once again missing out on the highlight of the year
‘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