Does a woman’s appearance determine her career?
Women have come on leaps and bounds breaking stereotype in a patriarchal society but are we still judged on our looks in our careers? Facebook. Instagram. Snapchat. All platforms in which we feel we need to look our best and meet
Is food becoming a fashion statement?
Following the obsession with food on social media, Fashion North looks into whether people are trying to make a fashion statement with their food. We all know the score when you are going out for a nice meal. You spend hours getting
Should Theresa May be a style icon, or is she a fashion victim?
What image does Prime Minister Theresa May convey with her outfits, and should it even matter in the world of politics? Whether it be the length of her skirt, the shape of her neckline or the height of her heel, Theresa
Five thoughts from our inner princess on the Royal Engagement
November 27 marked the day we all went into royal lock down. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle announced their engagement and we're so excited. via GIPHY Here at Fashion North we're already thinking of what kind of dress she's going to wear
Is online shopping damaging our health?
According to the Office for National Statistics, 90 per cent of adults in the UK have access to the internet and 75 per cent of these individuals buy products online. As a tech savvy nation, are we relying too much
Afnan Prince Iftikhar: “Anyone can be a model”
Afnan Prince Iftikhar, a 29-year-old model, musician and artist from North Shields talks to our Fashion North team about how he approached his career in modelling, music and acting. Afnan discovered his first passion in music about 12-years-ago: "I'm never tired of
The battle of the beauty world: Self employment within the industry
Christmas time is always a battle trying to book in your beauty appointments. Your nail lady is on holiday, your lash appointment was double booked, your hair salon is full. But let's not forget the hard work and long hours
Is 2017 the year the fashion industry became more diverse?
The fashion industry has long been criticised for its lack of diversity. But, according to reports by The Fashion Spot, it's becoming more accepting. As the end of the year draws near, Fashion North investigates whether 2017 was the year
Are men’s online grooming kits really the next big thing? Fashion North investigates.
The male grooming world is now growing faster than ever before. There are all sorts of men’s grooming products available almost in every beauty department online and in store. The big question on everybodys mind is, where did all of these
WATCH: Sunderland fashion graduate launches innovative menswear brand
A University of Sunderland Fashion Product and Promotion graduate is launching her own contemporary men's streetwear brand Forsaken. Kate Balbach, from Ashbrooke in Sunderland, was left without a job when the company she designed for went into liquidation. Kate decided to be her
Amber Tamblyn launches fashion line to battle against sex trafficking and assault
Amber Tamblyn makes a statement with her 'choir up' fashion line in collaboration with My Sister. The actress, 34, has teamed up with the anti sex trafficking organisation, and Tamblyn tweeted to say she collaborated in order "to fight assault, exploitation and
Black Friday sales at The Bridges
Friday 24 November, the day we’ve all been looking forward to this year. The Black Friday sales have begun and once again they’ve been a massive hit! With amazing deals on in The Bridges, Sunderland, from 40 per cent off