Dress Like Dietrich: Marlene’s iconic 1930s suit
Even 90 years on, the 1930s remains an important era in fashion for many reasons. The decade was the first to showcase androgynous looks, where the femininity of the 1920s seemed far from the new gender-bend craze. Another increasingly popular
The Fragrance Shop’s Hannah Boozer gives her Top Tips for a Successful Career in Copywriting
A photo of Hannah Boozer taken while she was interning at Glamour Magazine The Fashion North team received another exclusive on copywriting with Hannah Boozer, who works as a Beauty Copywriter for nationwide business: The Fragrance Shop. Hannah, 26, shared some incredible
A glimpse of joy in the Covid-19 era
Colourful, hat-shaped parasols bring joy to people and tourists in Nanjing, China in a world governed by isolation and uncertainty. With millions across the globe affected mentally and emotionally by Covid-19, we started to rethink and prioritize certain aspects of our
Wrap up warm for Bonfire Night – TopShop essentials
It looks like Bonfire Night will be spent at home this year, with garden bonfires and over-the-counter fireworks, after organised events across the North East were cancelled due to the pandemic. Topshop has your back with stylish and essential clothing to
The dogs taking over the catwalk
Shanghai Fashion Week has returned to a full physical schedule. But models, journalists and influencers weren’t the only attendees joining in. The 2021SS HAZZYS X show saw models walking and holding their furry friends to help model their new collection, with
University of Sunderland lecturer named as inspiring journalism educator
Carole Watson, BA Fashion Journalism course leader and media law lecturer at the University of Sunderland, has been recognised as an inspiring journalism educator by Behind Local News, an online news platform covering the regional press. For Journalism Matters week, which
Will this eco label woo young fashionistas to M&S?
Marks & Spencer have recently began selling the sustainable fashion brand, Nobody’s Child, through their website. Over the years, Marks & Spencer have worked with brands like Per Una and Goodmove, selling their products online and in-stores. Now, they have
Thanks, Fashion North! Our 7th birthday messages
Way back in October 2013, the fashion journalism students at the University of Sunderland launched their very own website, Fashion North, to hone their writing and multimedia skills and to showcase their work in the real world. It all started with
Coco Chanel: The Fashion Queen
Coco Chanel, also known as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was definitely a significant style icon in the 1920s, bringing a new take on styling, and opting out from the previous era’s restrictive pieces. Coco Chanel didn’t go with the status quo,
Tried and Tested: OhPolly’s Bo and Tee Sportswear Line
Release after release after release! The Bo and Tee brand are really trying to take all of our money right now, but are these Instagrammable gym outfits really as good as they look? If you follow OhPolly or BoandTee on Instagram you
Get the iconic Cher Horowitz look on the 25th anniversary of Clueless
It's hard to believe but Clueless, considered to be one of the most iconic fashionable movies ever, premiered 25 years ago. We all remember Cher (played by Alicia Silverstone) who loves fashion more than anything else. We would sometimes kill for
Kelly Rowland’s best looks as she announces second pregnancy
Earlier this month, pop icon Kelly Rowland announced that she is pregnant with her second child. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kelly Rowland (@kellyrowland) on Oct 7, 2020 at 5:05am PDT The former Destiny’s Child member - who already