Smart Works Styling
Our first session following the Easter holidays was a trip to Smart Works Newcastle. Smart Works is a non-profit charity organisation that supports women looking for employment, ushering confidence and livelihood through fashion. They offer 1:1 career and interview coaching,
Caitlyn McAdam: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome, Viral Videos & Life at Matalan
University of Sunderland graduate, Caitlyn McAdam, returned to give Fashion Journalism students an insight into her life working at huge fashion retailer, Matalan. Caitlyn graduated with a first class honours degree at the height of the Covid pandemic after creating her
Roksanda AW25: Hidden Colour
A craft on the future of femininity. Roksanda gave us an abundance of materials, oversized and sculpted. London Fashion week 2025 has commenced and the designer brand for womenswear, Roksanda has blessed us with a new collection. Roksanda Ilincic, founder and
River Island x Nephthys Foster Christmas collection
River Island has collaborated with London-based artist Nephthys Foster to create a limited-edition knitwear collection for the upcoming festive season. (River Island x Nephthys) (River Island x Nephthys) The collection features nine designs with playful slogans, such as “Santa Baby” and “Mistletoe
Loewe Womenswear FW24 at Paris Fashion Week: “How will Anderson surprise us next?”
Always known for its visibly impactful and social media-friendly collection, Loewe struck again with its structural silhouette, flower print, and warm colours making it feel like a modern version of impressionism's caricature. Instagram에서 이 게시물 보기 LOEWE(@loewe)님의 공유 게시물 Set in Château de
“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
What is a #GANNIGirl?
The new Ganni x Coggles collection has caught the eye of many like-minded girls all over the internet, who are now referring to themselves as #GANNIgirls. A #GANNIgirl is someone who feels comfortable and confident in themselves which shows in their
Should we all be “shrobing” to elevate our style to princess levels?
If it's good enough for the royals, it's good enough for us! Princess Eugenie, 31, was spotted "shrobing" as she left a London nightclub earlier this month. ’Shrobing’ is a fashion term which refers to ‘shoulder draping’. To shrobe means to
Sportswear brand YANA Active launched pop-up shop in John Lewis in Newcastle
The British women's activewear brand, YANA Active, was in retail from Monday 26 October until Sunday 1 November for the first time since being launched in December 2019. Co-founders Sophie and Charlotte Wilson presented the can't-see-through multifunctional collection they designed, as
Big shoulders and bright colours
Bold, bright and beautiful; this 1980s inspired look by Annakiki took Milan by storm. The 1980s is a very important decade of fashion that introduced many new styles and ideas into the mix. This was a decade of bold style, colours
An abstract insight into Halpern’s Tartan Army Collection
In the midst of a huge pandemic, designers and stylists alike have given us the chance to spread a little joy into our lives from the online catwalk. The recent spring/summer 2021 runway shows have proved a perfect distraction from COVID-19
Why the 1920s play a big part in today’s fashion
The 1920s or as other people say the roaring 20s was such an innovative decade for fashion. After the war people started to go out more and experiment with fashion, especially women. Because women could finally vote they embraced a more