One size does not fit all: uncovering erratic sizing in the fashion industry
Fitting room meltdowns, online shopping frustrations and confusing sizing are struggles every shopper is familiar with. Often you can be one size in one store and a completely different one in another. Fashion North dives into the problematic world of
And just like that, a 12-year-old style icon is born
Move over, Sex and the City’s Carrie Bradshaw with your Manolo heels and Fendi baguette bags. A new star is born in the SATC reboot, And Just Like That, and she definitely knows her own style. The new 10-episode series featuring Manhattan
How can the high street woo back Gen Z shoppers?
The rise of online shopping from younger generations has led to the decline in our high street but with fresh ideas can brands grab the attention of mobile-savvy shoppers in a desperate attempt to save our stores? In recent times
Shine bright like a diamond: Rihanna’s top 5 most iconic looks
Just last week Rihanna was made a national hero of Barbados as the island becomes a republic after cutting ties with the royal family and removing Queen Elizabeth ll as head of state. In a ceremony on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mia Mottley honoured Rihanna,
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