Guilt-free Glow: The 2025 Rise of Vegan Beauty from Head to Toe
Fashion North reviews vegan picks for glossy nails and fragrant hair. This is cruelty-free beauty that'll leave you feeling new. 2025 is all about conscious choices, choices that start with what we put on our bodies. It's time to pay attention
From Bud to Bloom: Nicki Barron on Launching Pretty Busy Blooms this Good Friday
Fashion North caught up with Nicki Barron to talk blossoming, supporting small businesses, and bringing Pretty Busy Blooms to Chester-Le-Street. Pretty Busy Blooms is a vibrant, female-owned floristry business founded by Nicki Barron. The new shop officially opened its doors on
Not Nineteen Forever: The Age of Nailing Night Out Looks
Fashion North takes to the streets to capture what 19-year-olds in the North East really wear on their nights out. Flooded with vibrant nightlife, the streets of Durham on a Saturday night are packed with standout street-style moments. We captured the
Easter Bank Holiday Outfit Inspiration
Spring has arrived, and this season, the high street is seeing a fresh mix of ditsy florals, timeless denim, and rich brown weaves taking centre stage. These versatile trends are perfect for curating an effortlessly chic outfit for your bank
Delicacy Revival: 3 Celeb-inspired Ways to Nail the 2025 Lace Look
The Delicacy Revival is a rising trend for 2025, already making its mark on the runway and in celebrity fashion. With lace flooding the fashion scene this spring, it’s set to gain even more momentum as it dominates the high
Wave Case: How the North East is Redefining National Phone Day
With national Telephone Day just around the corner on April 25th, it’s time to spotlight Wave Cases, a standout North East brand. This up-and-coming brand will accessorise your devices in undeniable style. At the heart of Wave cases are two friends
A Battle Between Good and Wicked… Who Did the Oscars Better?
The Oscars anticipation has been bubbling since Wicked's Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s nominations. Let’s see who tapped into the back catalogue and who went for custom creations with these popular looks. What is this feeling? Saying goodbye to the dynamic
Stripe, Swim, and Shore: Menswear Trend for 2025 on a Budget
A menswear trend prediction for the Spring/Summer of 2025 is striped short-shorts, aligning with the overriding pattern trends coming in heavy this year. 'Normal People' star Paul Mescal has been known for donning the short-short look throughout his career; the
Travelling through Demon Zhang’s Wistful Three-act AW25 Show
On a haunting London day, a story of estrangement and rebirth was told through complex design. Demon Zhang’s debut collection, ‘Lumen Obscura’ was a ‘signature exploration of innovative materials’. Divided into three acts, the show is a complete metamorphosis, beginning
“My aim is to look like a modern fairy flowingly elegant pieces with bohemian charm”: a personal style journey
Fashion North reporter Isabel Coxon Vadillo reflects on her personal style journey from her love of fantasy and fairies in childhood to rejecting passing trends and adopting a classic, charming style with flair. Although my personal style has evolved and matured
The Return of Debonair: Perfect Valentine’s Evening Look for Men in 2025
The days of casual attire on dates are behind us. Valentine’s Day 2025 is a time to embrace confidence, respect and style- capturing the essence of a true gentleman during this season of romance. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the fashion
Newcastle’s Homeware Paradise ‘Søstrene Grene’ SS25 offerings
Danish home and lifestyle chain, Søstrene Grene opened its first North East store in August. Six months on, Fashion North visited to see what it on offer for SS25. Søstrene Grene is becoming a beloved addition to Newcastle’s Eldon Square. Established