How my first designer purchase helped me through the hardest year of my life
It was 2022 and my life was completely upside down, my mam was unwell, I had dropped out of my first undergrad course and my anxiety was at an all-time high. The last few months had left me feeling so
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
My favourite fashion item is not fancy…but it Is loved
My most favourite fashion item is not gorgeous or unique. It simply became my favourite through others. My favourite item is not particularly stylish, in fact in recent years it has become disgusting and almost dilapidated, but it’s turned into a
Finding confidence via fashion: escaping anxiety through menswear and style
I grew up in cold, rural, middle-of-nowhere Scotland as a terribly anxious child and teenager. Long curly hair and a reserved persona tried and failed to mask a swathe of insecurity that was extraordinarily difficult to overcome as a young
Mourning My Headphones
Yesterday I had to say goodbye to the one accessory I could truly say I would never leave the house without. My Beats headphones. They were the best shopping companion a girl could ever ask for, the most reliable gym
The Hunger Games: How to get the look
Following the recent cinematic release of The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, everyone’s eyes are on the fashion. The film that acts as a prequel and origin story to the film and book series by the same
Festive fits: A Christmas look book
The temperature is declining, but that doesn’t mean your outfits have to. We’ve found some of the trendiest Christmas looks you can find on the high street. From your work Christmas party to dinner with your family, these looks are
How clothes brought back my concert confidence after my Ariana Grande bombing agony
Concerts have always been a huge part of my life and finding the perfect outfit for the night is one of my favourite parts of the whole experience. From my first concert all the way back in 2014, living every
Barbour X Gucci : The best high street dupes
Barbour, our favourite North East brand, has announced yet another collaboration for the Christmas season, this time with Gucci. They are exploring the more environmentally conscious side of fashion using Gucci’s deadstock fabrics which have been sewn and up-cycled into
Come Black Friday shopping at The Bridges
Here at Fashion North, we all love a bargain, so with Black Friday weekend finally here we have found the best deals for you on the high street. First of all, before we get into the good stuff, Black Friday has
Feeling festive? Here’s your Christmas accessory inspiration
With the festive season fast approaching, Fashion North brings you the ultimate accessory inspiration to bring some Christmas cheer to your style. Primark Primark has a range of sparkling accessories perfect for this season. From bauble-topped headbands to Christmas tree earrings, there's
Fashion North’s top Xmas gifts for men in 2023
No matter what kind of guy you have in your life this holiday season, one thing remains true: men can be very annoying to buy for. This year Fashion North has put together what we think are some ideal picks to