The Future of Luxury
Luxury as an industry is now being upgraded and the future of brands is being determined by their response to the change in consumer habits. Digitalisation is changing the way consumers are purchasing luxury goods; from renting designer clothes to
The surgery dress that made all my birthday wishes come true
We all have that one special dress in our wardrobe which is significant to us and brings back a particular memory. There is always a beautiful story behind it, and today I thought I would share with you the special
Dresmezee launches store in STACK Newcastle
Dresmezee is a British fashion brand based in the heart of northern England which was created in 2015 and, until now, they only sold their dresses and products online. With a range of styles, from a little black dress for an
Dear fresher me: our fashion journalism students’ emotional notes to self
Back in September 2017, a group of fresh-faced fashion journalism students joined Fashion North and started their three-year journey learning about catwalk reporting, trend forecasting, street style photography, social media and much, much more. Today, they are reaching the end of
Why wait for Vans to save the planet? Recreate your own shoes instead!
Vans designed a new collection called Save our Planet, which contains trainers, a bag, hoodies and a jacket with a map of the earth. The brand plans to donate over £160,000 to Sustainable Coastline Hawaii, however many organisations, including Fashion
I couldn’t believe Halsey wore one of my designs! Meet Hope Macaulay
You probably haven't heard of Hope Macaulay
Act VI – the great granddaughter of Esteé Lauder
Esteé Lauder, co-founder of one of the top 10 beauty brands in the world, died in 2004 at the age of 97, leaving behind a family and a company to carry on her legacy. Keeping it in the family, the great granddaughter
Boohoo women wearing Boohoo man?
It's no secret that the Love Island cast of 2019 have taken over fashion brands such as Boohoo, Missguided and PLT. However, it usually tends to be the brand's women's clothes that they're promoting. In recent pictures however, some of
Three cheaper alternatives to designer boots you must see
Winter season is just around the corner and we all know it means that now it is the right time to buy a new pair of boots. Fashion North has found cheaper versions of designer pieces so you can still
Newcastle’s first facial bar…and it’s all vegan!
Zara Jull, owner of Viso facial bar The first facial bar has officially opened in Newcastle, and it is dedicated to using only certified vegan and cruelty-free products. Viso facial bar has been a huge success, offering a range of spa-grade treatments. Owner
70s trends making a comeback
Designers are taking inspiration from past decades, using signature silhouettes, fabrics and themes to make their own modern day versions of past designs. The 70s bohemian culture is used as inspiration for designers such as Longchamp, Dries Van Noten and
Cool or cringe? Will new Xmas ad save Marks and Spencer?
The new Marks and Spencer Christmas advert has dropped - and it's not their usual festive feelgood style. In the week when it was revealed the high street chain's profits had plummeted, this year's Chrimbo commercial seems to be a blatant