From Mango to Reiss: Take a look at the Metrocentre’s newest fashion offerings
Shopping mecca the Metrocentre is extending its fashion offerings with a new wave of openings and refurbishments to their existing shops. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fashion North (@fashion_north) Reiss, Sosandar and Mango have arrived at the shopping centre
The Rise of Charity Shopping this Christmas
Charity shopping is on the rise with a quarter of adults set to buy secondhand gifts for children this Christmas. Oxfam conducted a poll that found 41% of UK adults now buy and wear more secondhand clothing than they did
Are Gen Z duping the luxury fashion market?
Fashion North investigates dupe trends and how a generation of copy culture is pushing out luxury fashion. With a rise in online shopping paired with a cost of living crisis and a generation that idolises influencers and celebrities, it is
Vintage guru’s top tips on how to stay ethical in fashion
Being named one of "London's best vintage spots" by British Vogue, One Scoop Store has been quickly rising in popularity, with the curated selection of second hand items on offer often selling out within minutes. Fashion North spoke to founder
Is the high street dying? Fashion North investigates.
The high street is still the place to shop the hottest trends and the latest looks across the country, or is it? Through years of gradual decline and a global pandemic along with a soaring rise in online shopping and
River Island x Nephthys Foster Christmas collection
River Island has collaborated with London-based artist Nephthys Foster to create a limited-edition knitwear collection for the upcoming festive season. (River Island x Nephthys) (River Island x Nephthys) The collection features nine designs with playful slogans, such as “Santa Baby” and “Mistletoe
The rise of running fashion collabs: Fashion’s new athletic aesthetic
Running has been a popular activity in Britain since the 70s and 80s, but decades after it emerged as a popular hobby several brands are spearheading a more fashion-forward look for running gear, becoming a popular fashion trend rather than
M&S x Sienna Miller: Our top picks
Marks and Spencer have launched their newest collection in collaboration with Sienna Miller This limited-edition collection partywear collection has been designed by Sienna Miller and launched on 31st October. It is aimed towards the festive season to give customers the ultimate
Fashion North Podcast: Could the North East be the UK’s next fashion hotspot?
Fashion North team members: Lucy Baker, Maddy Ciaraldi, Maia Olusanya and Will Pollock sat down to record the newest episode of the Fashion North podcast to discuss the rise of North East fashion brands, and if the North East could
Outfit inspiration: How to layer like a pro this winter
As the end of this year gets closer and the temperature gets colder, a lot of people find it difficult to get dressed in the morning to be both stylish and comfortable. Here is a bit of Fashion North advice
Dressed to Kill: Newcastle’s Fashion Themed Whodunit
"It is 1926. The biggest fashion designer of the decade is organising a fashion show and catwalk at your hotel tonight. Many of the latest designs will be on show. But are any of the designs totally original? Is someone
University of Sunderland fashion design students take on Savile Row
Final-year fashion students at the University of Sunderland have entered a national competition that showcases creative and technical skills. The Golden Shears competition, chaired by Simon Cundey, of famous Savile Row tailors, Henry Poole, aims to celebrate the best fashion design