Does Getting Dressed Whilst Working From Home Help Your Mental Health?
This year has been tough on everyone. National lockdowns have been hard and many of us are still working from home, away from the normality we desperately want. However, in order to feel good and productive whilst you’re still at
Inside the Vintage Vera Kilo Fashion Sale
On a busy afternoon of Saturday, December 5 in Newcastle, we at Fashion North, battled through the crowds on Northumberland Street to reach the Vintage Vera fashion sale, held at The Gate. Vintage Vera is a vintage kilo fashion sale that
One year since my breakup with fast fashion
People say breakups are really hard. You cry a lot and question yourself whether it was the right choice, but in the end you will end up stronger than ever and inspired to conquer the world. It has been one
Menswear Store Master Debonair Reopens After Lockdown 2.0
The East Boldon menswear store reopened after the second national lockdown on December 2nd, 2020. After a challenging month, the store was ready to reopen with some new additions ranging from gifting products to a new lifestyle room. We spoke
Meet the face behind Harlow Collection
Many of us have grown up dreaming of designing for a major fashion house or even owning our own brand and for Hannah Wilson, 26, from Washington, her dreams came true. Harlow Collection launched in January 2020 by 26-year-old Hannah Wilson
Support the independents at the 2020 Virtual Christmas Fayre
Director of AMS Business Consultants Andy Skinner set up a virtual Christmas fayre event was to be held today on December 6th, 2020, between 11am – 3pm. Andy supports many independent businesses and was persuaded to establish this event via
Are Instagram filters taking place of real plastic surgeries?
Fashion North took a look at the connection between Instagram filters that modify your face features and plastic or cosmetic surgeries. Instagram selfie filters’ popularity has been increasing every day since the launch in May 2017, when the app introduced a
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?
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