“Luxury and Feminine”: Sunderland fashion design students showcase new exhibition with brand Barbour
By Seohyun Kwun and Kira Hunter FASHION design students have impressed a team from international retailer Barbour, with a showcase of unique tailoring designs. The University of Sunderland’s new exhibition - a collaboration between Barbour and the BA Hons Fashion Design and
Gen Z Sustainability: Purchase or Purpose?
GEN Z shoppers claim sustainability is important to them, yet 54% buy fast fashion items, according to new research. While 18 to 24-year-olds are the most likely to buy products from a brand that has strong ethical and sustainable credentials, they
Love Island All Stars: will they set the fashion trends for summer?
Love Island All Stars began only three weeks ago, and we have already started to see some possible upcoming fashion trends for this summer. Here's Fashion North's list of the top Love Island looks: Ruffled Flower Chokers During the first night, we
Say goodbye to ‘Clean Girl’ Trend; show respect to “Mob Girls”
The “clean girl” aesthetic is over. Say hello to 'Mob Girl'. It's the trend that is blowing up our socials in 2024 and it's a stark contrast to the simple, pure, 'clean' images, of last year. A combination of the word “Mob”
Spring/Summer Trend: The revival of babydoll dresses
Fast approaching the warmer seasons, let's look at a style of dress that was especially prominent during the Spring/Summer 2024 catwalk shows - babydoll dresses. The loose-cut mini dresses are the perfect outfit for the current resurgence of girly and feminine
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