Paris Fashion Week: Is Seán McGirr Changing The Alexander McQueen Legacy?
Seán McGirr, changed things up, in his debut Alexander McQueen collection. All of the designs work perfectly for Autumn/Winter time, as he has included elements of fur and extremely oversized knitwear. There were also a lot of tailored pieces, a lot
“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
Louisa Rogers: Mastering the Art of Multitasking
Meet Louisa Rogers, a remarkable individual seamlessly managing the worlds of fashion, academia, and her ongoing studies. As the founder of ‘Trendlistr’ and ‘Studio Courtenay’ vintage fashion brands known for their unique and high-quality pieces, and a lecturer at Northumbria,
Sustainable Fashion: Investigating the rise of ethical fashion
As most fashion lovers are aware the fashion industry has come under extreme scrutiny over the past few years regarding environmental and ethical issues. This is at the hands of fast fashion brands which we know and love, currently dominating
Corset Design – Elena Amos
RESEARCH INTO CORSETS WITHIN TRENDS AND FASHION HISTORY - Looking into corsetry I found that corsets throughout history have been contemporary and time-honoured construction garments with various opinions regarding the ‘dangers’ of the corset. Some argue that corsets caused a variety
Fashion Design Fresher: “I want to create designs that help people feel confident to express themselves.”
In a series of articles, Fashion North introduces the new freshers on the Fashion Journalism and Fashion Design programmes. Name: Susan Ejenavwome Age: I am in my 30s from Nigeria and currently live in Sunderland. Programme: Fashion
“I like to collect beautiful things”- The look book of a self confessed hoarder
I own a lot of junk. If I see something pretty and/or unique, I buy it, especially if it's old . I feel it adds to it's value and character. The items featured are a bunch of things I've found
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
Icons of the Sixties: Jean Shrimpton
Jean Shrimpton was a pioneer of the modern supermodel throughout the 1960s. Her influence has remained clear from her initial beginnings in the modelling industry up until the present day. Often referred to as one of the world’s first supermodels,
We’re all ‘Depop girlies’ now: Are we running to second hand to save our purses?
How has the fluctuation of the economy post-pandemic and amid the cost-of-living crisis affected the second-hand clothing market and charity shops? Covid has been replaced with another c-word: The cost-of-living crisis, which is having a similarly disastrous and yet different effect
Corsetry, a timeline: 1899-1949
In my moodboard I decided to capture a small window in the life of the corset and explore the first half of the 20th century. I began just before the Edwardian period with an image of a lady modelling an early
Getting groovy: Get the 70s look on a budget
From flares to versatile floral patterns, we’re showing you how to get the 70s look on a budget. You don’t need to break the bank to look groovy! The 70s were no doubt a quintessential time for fashion. Eras come and