Spring’s here! Or is it? We don’t know what to wear
The sun was shining, we all ditched our winter coats and boots, and basked in the mini-heatwave. But then, hang on, Mother Nature threw a curveball bringing back winter with a vengeance with non-stop rain and SNOW (yes, snow!) . The Met
Spring has officially blossomed at The Bridges Style Pod
It's that time once again where our local shopping centre, The Bridges in Sunderland, set our second year styling students a chance to style the mannequins to go inside their Style Pod. This pod included two female mannequins and a
Deconstructing the beauty ideal as a trans individual
Polish-born and Yorkshire-raised cosmetic science transgender student Sebrina Fatz has big plans on switching up the beauty industry. In an up-close and personal interview with Fashion North, she tells us about the in's and out's of the beauty industry from
The ultimate Christmas gift guide for £20 and under
Christmas is quickly approaching and, with delivery dates getting further and further out of our reach, here at Fashion North, we have compiled the ultimate Christmas gift guide for £20 and, under that, you can get in-store. All of the products
The Fashion Bible opens its first store in Sunderland ahead of Christmas
The online brand The Fashion Bible has opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Sunderland city centre after more than 10 years in the business. From loungewear to knitwear and glitter dresses, the clothing brand sells stylish and affordable pieces that led
Are we a generation of ‘skintellectuals’? How social media is reshaping the skincare world
The online beauty market in the UK more than doubled in the last six years and our skincare obsession is only getting bigger in the post-pandemic world. Fashion North investigates how social media fuels our skincare buys. The beauty sector was hit hard
How can the high street woo back Gen Z shoppers?
The rise of online shopping from younger generations has led to the decline in our high street but with fresh ideas can brands grab the attention of mobile-savvy shoppers in a desperate attempt to save our stores? In recent times
AW21 weekend wear: the Bridges’ Style Pod challenge, was it a success?
The Bridges in Sunderland decided to set our fashion journalism students a challenge to style the mannequins in The Style Pod. This involved the team planning a theme and picking the outfits and props from the retailers in the shopping
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
The Bridges means business: why the Suitability and Smartworks event is helping boost Sunderland
Sunderland is moving towards a brighter, more employable future with the help of The Bridges and their events during Sunderland Business week. The pop-up store with Suitability and Smartworks offers workwear to prepare for an interview. Speaking with The Bridges PR Director,
The double denim decade: Sunderland fashion design students showcase new exhibition
Colour coordinate your double denim this season and go behind the scenes of designing denim garments with a brand-new exhibition; designed and curated by University of Sunderland Fashion Design and Promotion students. A preview of the garments featured in the exhibition Photo
Transitional wardrobe essentials you need this autumn
Dressing this time of year can be a struggle but, if you add the right pieces to your wardrobe, including knitwear and a staple black jacket, you will find autumn dressing a breeze. A faux leather biker jacket is an all-year-round