Maximalism is in – More is More in 2024
Maximalism is back, so grab your leopard print and faux fur, it’s time to get loud. After a few years of keeping it simple during multiple lockdowns, there is now a resurgence of flashy prints and overall maximalism. More is more in
The future of fashion: Second hand clothing sales continue to soar
The rise of second-hand clothing is at an all-time high. Second-hand seller Vinted recently reported a rise in sales of 51% at the end of 2023, and its popularity shows no signs of slowing down. The website -which allows users to
Top Five Fashion Must-Haves from the Zara Sale
BY ISABEL COXON VADILLO Welcome the new year with these stylish sale choices from Zara. We’ve searched the high street brand for the top fashion finds that can elevate your wardrobe - and save you pennies - starting with these five
Liv Martinez: Northumbria to New York Fashion Week
Meet Liv Martinez, a 21-year-old fashion student from Lincolnshire, who has defied all odds and landed herself a year abroad in New Jersey. In an interview with Fashion North, she spills the ins and outs of studying fashion in the
New year’s eve outfit inspiration on the high street
With all the focus on finding the best Christmas outfits, it can be easy to forget about finding something to wear for New Year's Eve, well at least until after Christmas is over. If you're finding yourself scrambling to get
Welcome 2024 in style with our New Year’s Eve party outfits
We have found and styled some New Year's Eve outfits for those who are struggling this party season! From casual jeans and a nice top to sparkly out-out pieces, we'll have something for you. Shop the looks: River Island bow heels £35 Brave
“Without Instagram we would go under in two months” vintage clothing in a modern age with Lyndsey Jackson
Photo credit: Will Pollock Having run her boutique (currently found in Roker, Sunderland) for over 15 years, Lyndsey Jackson has undoubtedly seen vintage fashion trends come and go, but currently, retro fashion is having a meteoric surge in popularity, with many
New Year’s Eve fashion shoot: three outfits one set of heels
With 2023 coming to a close, the new year is just around the corner, and so are the celebrations that come with it. This is where our team found inspiration for a new photoshoot to get you ready for your
Disco dance party: celebrate Christmas and New Years at The Fed
Leave 2023 in an explosion of glitter and dancing the night away at The Fed’s Disco Party. The event is happening at The Fed in Gateshead on Wednesday 20 December and Thursday 28 December from 18:30pm - 00:30am, and there will
Student races: winter outfit inspo
Winter can be a difficult time to dress up for a night out, with the cold making it hard to strike a happy medium between keeping warm and looking good. The struggle is real. We headed down to Blinkers, a student
Dear fresher me: our fashion journalism students’ emotional tribute to themselves
Back in September 2021, right after a global pandemic, a new cohort of fashion journalism students started their journey at the University of Sunderland. Whether it was social catwalk reports, compiling lookbooks or creating social media content, our Fashion North
New year, new me: guide to a perfect leg day
Here at Fashion North, we understand it can be hard after Christmas when it is over and you want to start fresh. As the wellness editor, I wanted to explain that it's okay to eat all the pigs in blankets