From being disowned for being gay to featuring in Italian Vogue
At 27 years old, Sunderland-born Syed Ahmed has made a name for himself in the fashion industry with an Instagram following of more than 63,000. He has worked with brands such as Calvin Klein, Dior beauty and ASOS and appeared
Beyond Fashion North: Brow extensions, Selling Sunset and festive fits
In this episode of Beyond Fashion North, our Beauty Editor Sorina Mihaila, Features Editor Holly Allton and Agony Aunt Megan West are bringing you the latest in fashion and beauty. On our exclusive ‘Beauty Newsflash’, Sorina introduces us to the revolutionary
Of traditions and cultures, here’s a piece of my mother that I wear
Estranged in connections and emotions but never in the language of traditions and clothes I am an only child that was born and raised in Malaysia, a country that’s a melting pot of different races, religions and cultures. Therefore, every
How TV and film helped shape 80s fashion
The 1980s is a decade that is unforgettable for many reasons, from music and gaming, to films and tv shows. However, possibly one of the greatest things to come from the 8os is fashion, and many trends are still worn
The iconic 1980s Brat Pack
The Brat Pack were a group of young actors in a range of films. They weren't only iconic for their films but their fashion. They dressed smartly, yet in a style of their own, with Converse or baggy pants. Redhead Molly Ringwald
The coat that is my crutch
My half sister, Skye, receives two Mother's Day cards a year- one from her daughter and one from me. Because before she pushed my niece, Willow, into the world nearly five years ago, my sister was raising me. We had busy parents
Remembering Virgil Abloh and the fashion legacy he left behind
We don’t mean to exaggerate but, it felt like the earth stood still for a brief moment when news broke out that world-renowned fashion creative Virgil Abloh had passed away on November 28, 2021, shocking the fashion industry and everyone. Virgil
13 festive gifts for fashionistas
Have a fashionista in your life and don't know what to buy them for Christmas? You've come to the right place as here at Fashion North, we are all obsessed with all things fashion. Fashion film quotes, such as this The
From tacky to fashionable: the best and worst Christmas jumpers of the year
Christmas Jumper day is just around the corner and, we have compiled some of the best and worst Christmas jumpers of the festive season. Whether you like something fashionable and stylish to wear to your local Christmas market or something tacky
Merry Meowmas: time to swap your party dress for a Christmas catsuit
As we approach party season, our schedule becomes packed with social gatherings, from festive drinks with your hometown friends to dressing to impress for your work Christmas party. This means our wardrobe must reflect the joyfulness that December has to
If Kennedy met McQueen: a design inspired by Jackie’s iconic red dress
Taking the neckline of Jackie Kennedy's iconic dress she wore to meet the young Queen Elizabeth II and the beautiful red that she wore so well, this modern, edgy dress was designed to stand out on the catwalk or a
The iconic 70s hippie look
1970s fashion had no rules and was all about freedom, bell-bottoms, mini skirts and tie-dye clothing which was popularised by the hippies. The 70s are also known as the decade of disco, which inspired the fashion world with clothing designed