North East shoppers flood the Metrocentre as Primark opens for 24 hours
On December 2, the doors to non-essential shops were re-opened for the run up to Christmas. Here at Fashion North, we headed to the Metrocentre where Primark had opened up it's doors for 24 hours. @fashion_northPrimark’s crazy queues for the 24
Menswear Store Master Debonair Reopens After Lockdown 2.0
The East Boldon menswear store reopened after the second national lockdown on December 2nd, 2020. After a challenging month, the store was ready to reopen with some new additions ranging from gifting products to a new lifestyle room. We spoke
Support the independents at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Fayre
Director of AMS Business Consultants Andy Skinner set up a virtual Christmas fayre event was to be held today on December 6th, 2020, between 11am – 3pm. Andy supports many independent businesses and was persuaded to establish this event via
The Bridges explains their difficulties around Covid-19 after recent re-opening
Fashion North’s Anna Oxborough talks to the Bridges about their recent re-opening and the difficulties they have faced around Covid19. The Bridges has opened its doors once again after the month long lockdown that was implemented on November 5. The lockdown
These are the most luxurious advent calendars of 2020
If you have never experienced the joy of getting a beauty advent calendar, maybe after a challenging 2020 you might consider joining thousands of people who get one every year. Indeed, there are plenty of calendars for every budget, but
My Freshers Week TopShop purchase
We are all shocked at the news that TopShop may collapse. Megan Fitzmaurice recalls how her first Fashion North assignment in September 2018 ended up with a purchase! On our very first university trip to Eldon Square in Newcastle, we were
Hurry! Your last chance to try out Victoria Beckham Beauty if you’re not posh (and rich)
Victoria Beckham surprised us all on Black Friday, offering exclusively 20% off everything on her website for the very first time since the brand was launched. Clean, sustainable, luxurious, high performance, and created by women. This is what Victoria Beckham wanted
Pandora launches a charm in support of UNICEF
Pandora are supporting a Charms for change campaign in support of UNICEF for World's Children's Day by launching a unique charity charm. The idea is meant to offer people the opportunity to help the world's most vulnerable children, giving them a chance
Lady Gaga is the face of Valentino’s new fragrance
Lady Gaga has been announced the star of the Valentino's latest fragrance, Voce Viva (£55) described by the Valentino artistic director as 'a celebration of equality'. Fashion North's beauty editor, Sorina Mihaila, has tried and tested the fragrance and has
Trend alert: Get the faux leather look
There is no stopping the leather trend from dominating this autumn/winter, coming in endless forms from coats, legging to dresses. The leather trend was incorporated into the street-style from the recent fashion month and has now found its way onto
Lisa Eldridge’s new make-up collection is here!
Make-up artist, Lisa Eldridge, launches her holiday collection, introducing four shades of her famous True Velvet lipsticks as well as some brand-new make-up products that caught our attention. As one of the world’s leading make-up artists and vintage make-up collectors, Lisa
Will this eco label woo young fashionistas to M&S?
Marks & Spencer have recently began selling the sustainable fashion brand, Nobody’s Child, through their website. Over the years, Marks & Spencer have worked with brands like Per Una and Goodmove, selling their products online and in-stores. Now, they have