One size does not fit all: uncovering erratic sizing in the fashion industry
Fitting room meltdowns, online shopping frustrations and confusing sizing are struggles every shopper is familiar with. Often you can be one size in one store and a completely different one in another. Fashion North dives into the problematic world of
And just like that, a 12-year-old style icon is born
Move over, Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw with your Manolo heels and Fendi baguette bags. A new star is born in the SATC reboot, And Just Like That, and she definitely knows her own style. The new 10-episode series featuring Manhattan
Beyond Fashion North: People’s Choice Awards, ski-wear & an exclusive interview with Catcall clothing
Listen to Beyond Fashion North Fashion North’s editor Lucy Britnell and contributor Abigail Blewitt sat down this week to record the Beyond Fashion North Podcast, where they discussed the big style stories of the week, from the People's Choice Awards red
Are we a generation of ‘skintellectuals’? How social media is reshaping the skincare world
The online beauty market in the UK more than doubled in the last six years and our skincare obsession is only getting bigger in the post-pandemic world. Fashion North investigates how social media fuels our skincare buys. The beauty sector was hit hard
How can the high street woo back Gen Z shoppers?
The rise of online shopping from younger generations has led to the decline in our high street but with fresh ideas can brands grab the attention of mobile-savvy shoppers in a desperate attempt to save our stores? In recent times
John Lewis Newcastle collaborate with Wool Couture to host Christmas craft workshop
When you think of a Christmas wreath, your first thought might not be a Christmas pudding made of pom-poms but John Lewis and luxury crafting brand Wool Couture worked together to host a Christmas crafting evening fuelled by festivities and bubbles at their Newcastle
Shine bright like a diamond: Rihanna’s top 5 most iconic looks
Just last week Rihanna was made a national hero of Barbados as the island becomes a republic after cutting ties with the royal family and removing Queen Elizabeth ll as head of state. In a ceremony on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mia Mottley honoured Rihanna,
From being disowned for being gay to featuring in Italian Vogue
At 27 years old, Sunderland-born Syed Ahmed has made a name for himself in the fashion industry with an Instagram following of more than 63,000. He has worked with brands such as Calvin Klein, Dior beauty and ASOS and appeared
Family Christmas party wear: the Bridges style pod challenge
The Bridges once again set our third-year Fashion Journalism students a styling challenge to create Christmas party looks for all the family to go inside their Style Pod. The team planned and curated the outfits and props from retailers inside
Beyond Fashion North: Brow extensions, Selling Sunset and festive fits
In this episode of Beyond Fashion North, our Beauty Editor Sorina Mihaila, Features Editor Holly Allton and Agony Aunt Megan West are bringing you the latest in fashion and beauty. On our exclusive ‘Beauty Newsflash’, Sorina introduces us to the revolutionary
Of traditions and cultures, here’s a piece of my mother that I wear
Estranged in connections and emotions but never in the language of traditions and clothes I am an only child that was born and raised in Malaysia, a country that’s a melting pot of different races, religions and cultures. Therefore, every
How TV and film helped shape 80s fashion
The 1980s is a decade that is unforgettable for many reasons, from music and gaming, to films and tv shows. However, possibly one of the greatest things to come from the 8os is fashion, and many trends are still worn