Style Challenge: day and night outfit for less than £30
For a styling session, we were challenged to curate a day and night look for less than £30. In my case, this was like music to my ears as I frequent the charity and vintage shops weekly as well as
Fashion student trials vintage market in Sunderland.
Elena Amos, a second-year fashion student at the University of Sunderland hopes to offer an affordable, sustainable fashion market for fashion fans in the North East. The market was made possible with support from Sunderland City Council and the University of
Vintage guru’s top tips on how to stay ethical in fashion
Being named one of "London's best vintage spots" by British Vogue, One Scoop Store has been quickly rising in popularity, with the curated selection of second hand items on offer often selling out within minutes. Fashion North spoke to founder
“Without Instagram we would go under in two months” vintage clothing in a modern age with Lyndsey Jackson
Photo credit: Will Pollock Having run her boutique (currently found in Roker, Sunderland) for over 15 years, Lyndsey Jackson has undoubtedly seen vintage fashion trends come and go, but currently, retro fashion is having a meteoric surge in popularity, with many
Dressing relevant – The emerging fashion trends for 2023
All outfits featured are items I already own. I do not believe in buying clothes simply to be in trend when trends die fast, sometimes in a matter of weeks. While I love fashion, I hate waste, and the fashion
A kilo combo: why kilo clothes sales might be the sustainable answer
The idea of clothes being priced by kilogram might seem odd to some, but the growing popularity of kilo sales is a testament to their success. With a wide offering of styles, clothes and brands, these are a great alternative
Sustainable swaps to make this ‘sparkly’ season
If Christmas isn't all about indulgence and extravagance, then you are probably doing it wrong. The festive season is almost synonymous with spoiling yourself, whether with alcohol, food, presents, time with loved ones or binge-watching Christmas films. But this overindulgence can
The 90s now
The 1990s is an era known for its fashion, the iconic designer collections that have become cemented in our minds for showing highly glamourous supermodels in Versace Medusa prints walking the catwalk and not only selling the clothes but selling
Meet the local designer who is setting the trend in sustainable clothing
From her time at Northumbria University, local fashion designer Isabella Dryden has gone from strength to strength in the Fashion Industry. Since graduating, Dryden has gone from designing for well-known brands such as Pink Boutique and Forever Unique, to now releasing
How has Coronavirus affected Charity shops and how can you help them during this difficult time?
This year has been a little bit tough for everyone. The difficult times are leaving independent businesses and shops and its employees struggling, a lot of them lost their jobs or have to do their jobs on a part-time basis
MaskYoFace: Saskia Steinberg speaks about founding a small business during coronavirus pandemic
At the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic Saskia Steinberg, 20, from London, was just a university history student who found herself bored at home. Eight months later, she is founder of MaskYoFace, an independent, stylish, sustainable face mask business
The 50p soap that’s sending TikTok crazy
We’re all always looking for new skincare products to keep our skin clear and glowing and you’ve probably spent upwards of £50 on your skincare routine alone. So when everyone on TikTok started hyping up the 50p Dove Beauty Cream