How has Covid-19 impacted costume designers within the creative industry?
We long for the days when the terms ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘global pandemic’ weren’t in our everyday vocabulary. In a year that has been so chaotic, the arts have been seriously impacted. Rebecca Redford investigates the damaging affects Covid-19 has had
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?
Sunderland businesses announce collaboration to help environment by giving old furniture new life
Two independent Sunderland businesses, Harrison and Brown and Andyman Upcycling, have announced the launch of their collaboration to cut down on the amount of wasted furniture. Mandy Brown, owner of Harrison and Brown, sells new furniture and contacted Andy Buddin, owner
Fashion memoir: I wore a £30 dress to a beauty pageant and re-gained my confidence
In 2015, I was the victim of a violent attack by a stranger, which left me a shadow of my former self. But, as we headed into 2016, the year of me turning 21, I wanted to get back to
The best & worst dressed from the American Music Awards 2020
Long time no see, red carpets? The global pandemic has meant all forms of social interactions have been put on hold and celebrities getting dressed up for red carpet events have become a thing of the past. But that all changed when
12 days of Christmas: ideas to cheer you up until the big day
As we find out the sad news that upon coming out of the national lockdown, the North East will be of Tier 3 status, we have decided to not get bogged down with the bad news and instead focus on
Lush host first socially-distanced Christmas event in Newcastle with exclusive new products
Fashion North visit the Lush shop in Eldon Square, Newcastle for their first socially-distanced Christmas event. Lush located in Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne opening up for their Christmas event. The Snow Fairy collection featured the shower gel in four different sizes ranging from £4.95
Michael B. Jordan has been dubbed the World’s Sexiest Man Alive – here are his best red carpet looks
Peoples Magazine named Michael B Jordan the sexiest man alive for 2020, that’s the actor, not the NBA player. The actor has starred in Just Mercy (2019), Creed 2 (2018), Black Panther (2018), Creed (2015), Fantastic Four (2015), That Awkward
Next Eldon Square launch Victoria’s Secret collaboration
Victoria’s Secret have launched a collaboration with Next stores across the UK. Multiple Next stores now stock a limited amount of Victoria’s Secret and Eldon Square is one of those stores. On November 2, Next Eldon Square launched their very own in-store
Sportswear brand YANA Active launched pop-up shop in John Lewis in Newcastle
The British women's activewear brand, YANA Active, was in retail from Monday 26 October until Sunday 1 November for the first time since being launched in December 2019. Co-founders Sophie and Charlotte Wilson presented the can't-see-through multifunctional collection they designed, as
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
Inside the Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale at Northumbria University
Fashion North visits Northumbria University for an inside look at the Headlock Vintage Clothes Sale. Every year, Headlock Vintage partner with local universities to host their vintage clothes sale providing 90s style clothing gems from big brand names including Adidas, Tommy