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?
Our Fashion Favourites Of 2020
It’s nearly the end of the year (thank goodness) and it’s time for the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Awards 2020. It’s time to celebrate the moments of fashion and celebrities that were noteworthy this year. Here at Fashion North, we
My mum’s favourite perfume has become my secret therapy
Perfume is very personal. It is an art form which reflects the mystery of its creation and interpretation. Its stunningly crafted scents unravel unknown emotions as if it had some magical powers that would activate when it comes into contact
How has Coronavirus affected Charity shops and how can you help them during this difficult time?
This year has been a little bit tough for everyone. The difficult times are leaving independent businesses and shops and its employees struggling, a lot of them lost their jobs or have to do their jobs on a part-time basis
How Bratz dolls influenced our style
After being reunited with an old Bratz doll from my childhood (who is now sitting proudly on my dressing table with my make-up), it got me thinking about how similar she looked to the girls of today. Bratz dolls came after
More than a denim jacket to me – a memoir
From being extremely young I had always loved clothes, fashion has been a huge part of my life for as long as I can remember, and I always saw fashion as a way to express myself, and clothes helped boost
Fashion Memoir: My very own fashion Fairy “grandmother”
I have always viewed fashion as a way of expression, but this can mean different things, for different people. In my eyes fashion has been my life and that all came from my very own Fairy ‘Grandmother’. From being little I
The ins and outs of owning a small business with Millie Griffin
Just a small town girl – creating unique jewellery! Millie Griffin, the owner of Unique Seaglass, creates amazing pieces of jewellery such as necklaces, bracelets and earrings out of beautifully unique pieces of sea glass she collects from the beach. The
Is sustainability the potential death of fast fashion hauls?
Will the rise of sustainability be the end to fast fashion hauls or will haul-culture still thrive in the digital world? Fashion North’s Editor Caitlyn McAdam reports. Photo Credit: Pexels The fashion industry has seen a rise in fashion hauls by influencers
Five christmas gifts to buy second hand
Christmas is fast approaching and if you aren’t already doing your Christmas shopping, you’ll be panic buying in two weeks. Either Way, picking out gifts for our nearest and dearest can be both stressful and expensive. We can spend hours
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
These are the most luxurious advent calendars of 2020
If you have never experienced the joy of getting a beauty advent calendar, maybe after a challenging 2020 you might consider joining thousands of people who get one every year. Indeed, there are plenty of calendars for every budget, but