Conscious cashmere: Recycling the world’s most luxurious fabric
While once considered an elusive commodity, cashmere is now more readily available than ever before, but how sustainable is our lust for luxe? Fashion North’s Christy Laverty examines the effects of cashmere and the shift to recycled fibres. As brands continue
The Future of Luxury
Luxury as an industry is now being upgraded and the future of brands is being determined by their response to the change in consumer habits. Digitalisation is changing the way consumers are purchasing luxury goods; from renting designer clothes to
The surgery dress that made all my birthday wishes come true
We all have that one special dress in our wardrobe which is significant to us and brings back a particular memory. There is always a beautiful story behind it, and today I thought I would share with you the special
Dresmezee launches store in STACK Newcastle
Dresmezee is a British fashion brand based in the heart of northern England which was created in 2015 and, until now, they only sold their dresses and products online. With a range of styles, from a little black dress for an
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 11
Here it is! You're next instalment of our Beyond Fashion North podcast. This week Menswear Editor Christy Laverty speaks with Beauty Editor Lucy Metcalfe and contributor Annabel McEwan about what luxury items we'd take into the jungle (and it's not a
Dear fresher me: our fashion journalism students’ emotional notes to self
Back in September 2017, a group of fresh-faced fashion journalism students joined Fashion North and started their three-year journey learning about catwalk reporting, trend forecasting, street style photography, social media and much, much more. Today, they are reaching the end of
Why wait for Vans to save the planet? Recreate your own shoes instead!
Vans designed a new collection called Save our Planet, which contains trainers, a bag, hoodies and a jacket with a map of the earth. The brand plans to donate over £160,000 to Sustainable Coastline Hawaii, however many organisations, including Fashion
I couldn’t believe Halsey wore one of my designs! Meet Hope Macaulay
You probably haven't heard of Hope Macaulay
Act VI – the great granddaughter of Esteé Lauder
Esteé Lauder, co-founder of one of the top 10 beauty brands in the world, died in 2004 at the age of 97, leaving behind a family and a company to carry on her legacy. Keeping it in the family, the great granddaughter
Boohoo women wearing Boohoo man?
It's no secret that the Love Island cast of 2019 have taken over fashion brands such as Boohoo, Missguided and PLT. However, it usually tends to be the brand's women's clothes that they're promoting. In recent pictures however, some of
Three cheaper alternatives to designer boots you must see
Winter season is just around the corner and we all know it means that now it is the right time to buy a new pair of boots. Fashion North has found cheaper versions of designer pieces so you can still
Get Their Look: Jacqueline Jossa
The 2019 season of ‘I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here!’ has finally arrived on our screens and we’re excited about it as it means that it’s officially close to Christmas! There’s yet another star-studded lineup this year, including the likes