How has COVID-19 changed the game for small businesses?
With lockdowns becoming the new normal, small and independent businesses are coming and going like the tide, but what long-term effect is this having on the ones that remain? Fashion North’s Megan Hagel investigates. The UK has been put under national
Birkenstocks are back – Birkenstock X CSM
The return of the Birkenstocks is one we hate to admit, we never saw coming. The iconic 'dad' sandal has taken a revamp and we are left to wonder if their reimagined designs will be able to win us over
Retinol: A guide on how and when to use it
After a year of lockdowns and endless 'me time', the addiction to our skin care routine has grown rapidly. The question is, do we know how to use everything in it correctly? According to Google Trends, one of the top three
Is fashion resale the key to ending fast fashion?
During the pandemic, second-hand fashion has been the focus of the fashion industry. A report published by ThredUp has shown that by 2029 the second-hand fashion market will have grown a worth of over 80 billion dollars, which is set
The top 6 small businesses you should be supporting this festive season
As lockdown 2.0 ends and retailers re-open their doors to the rush of Christmas shopping, small businesses are eager to rebuild what they have lost. It is more important now than ever that we give as much of support as we
Has Covid-19 brought an end to clothing rental?
In a move towards a more sustainable fashion industry, clothing rental was set to take off, but COVID-19 had other plans. With events being put on hold and occasion wear becoming a distant memory, would clothing rental survive the pandemic?
Handbag Clinic launch restored luxury handbag concession in Fenwick Newcastle
Fashion North's Megan Hagel gets an exclusive look inside Handbag Clinic's launch day event at Fenwick, Newcastle. The UK’s longest standing luxury handbag restoration service, Handbag Clinic, has partnered with Fenwick, Newcastle to launch an irresistible concession of restored luxury handbags. From
New ways to rework that old silk scarf
It’s time to pull out those 50s silk scarves and give them a new lease of life! Here at Fashion North we’re all about sustainable wardrobes, so we’re always thinking of new ways you can re-style and re-wear all of your
Helenleeloves instameet at Ramside Hall is pending….
Style coach and influencer @helenleeloves is ready to cast her fashion magic over the North East in collaboration with @thegrammersuk for their next instameet. Helen Lee, a Durham based stylist, style coach and creator of STYLE CODE is set to join
“I would be the one to ride over to Kensington Palace and deliver it…” – The life of a fashion graduate
Following her graduation, Lauren Jenkins, a design assistant for Seraphine in London, scored the internship that many fashion graduates could only dream of. Lauren, who is 26-years-old and originally from Glasgow, has always loved fashion and dreamt of becoming a fashion
My terrifying childhood halloween look…
Most parents choose to dress up their children as a cute little pumpkin, ghost or skeleton for Halloween. Well if you thought my parents, Clare and Neil, would think to follow the status quo and dress me as an adorable
Bottega Veneta: everything you need to know about this year’s fashion revival
One of the biggest dates in your fashion diary is fast approaching. One December 2, the winners of the prestigious Fashion Awards 2019 will be announced at London's Royal Albert Hall. One of this year's most successful brands set to steal