EXCLUSIVE: Gareth Pugh speaks to Fashion North
By Alysha Stirling and Lucie Simon. Sunderland-born fashion designer Gareth Pugh came back to his roots this weekend, and spoke exclusively to Fashion North on how Northern girls' style has changed for the better. "It's certainly changed a lot since I moved away,"
Small Business Saturday: Independent traders promoted in Sunderland’s festive market
Sunderland traders took part in the first small business Saturday event held at Market Square this weekend (December 3) in the style of a Christmas market. The stalls ranged from fresh produce such as fruit and veg to unique jewellery
Where to shop locally in the North East this Small Business Saturday
Our pick of the best independent businesses in the North East, and why it's important to support them. Grab your handbags and get ready to shop, as Saturday December 3 marks the return of the annual Small Business Saturday. The grassroots, non-commercial
Black Friday: less brawling, more Benefit beauty boxes please
No scrums, no fights, but plenty of bargains. Canny shoppers across the North East made the most of the Black Friday sales – but mostly to stock up on Christmas pressies for loved ones rather than self-gifting. Both The Bridges in Sunderland
The North East Christmas markets you MUST visit this festive season
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so we’ve rounded up a selection of the best Christmas markets happening in the North East this year to get you in the festive spirit. Whether you're looking for a unique gift or
Get Black Friday ready: The 411 to give you a head start
It's nearly that time again. The biggest shopping day of the year where shops descend into chaos as fashion enthusiasts push and shove for the best deals. Shops this year are being tight lipped over what sales they'll be offering
The most stylish places to celebrate Bonfire Night in Sunderland this year
But where do go and how much do you pay? Well, we’ve put together a list of organised firework displays in the Sunderland area to ensure you not only enjoy this year's Bonfire night but also stay safe! Hetton Lyons Cricket Club, Four
7 of fashion’s fiercest punk icons
Ahead of the Punk Exhibition heading to Sunderland Museum & Winter Gardens in December, we look to fashion's punky-est icons to awaken our inner Joan Jett in celebration of the righteous punk phenomenon. Debbie Harry: The fierce Blondie singer was an
Attention makeup lovers! Kiko to open a store in Sunderland
For greater intensity & protected lashes that are simply UNMEASURABLE! Pick you fave #KIKOMilano mascara now 🙅 pic.twitter.com/JNtBFPVjTJ — KIKO MILANO UK (@KikoMilanoUK) 17 October 2016 Just last year the Italian brand opened a new store in Newcastle’s Eldon Square and now
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
The Bridges Sunderland’s Student Raid is back
This week marks the event of the city’s student bargain event of the year. On Tuesday 4 October the Bridges will be hosting its annual Student Raid, with a special shopping night which gives them the opportunity to get their hands
Luxury department store Flannels will open in Sunderland this month
This month will see one of the UK’s leading luxury retailers open a store in Sunderland. For over 40 year Flannels has had a reputation as the go-to destination for designer goods, with stores including Leeds, Manchester and Liverpool, but this