Why Zendaya should have won Fashion Icon award years ago
At 25, she's just become the youngest-ever recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) icon award. But here at Fashion North, we think Zendaya's win is loooooong overdue. She has been a fashion icon since her days on Disney
‘Little Miss Forgetful” Meghan looks unforgettable in red
One minute, you're a blue Little Miss character, the next you're dazzling on the red carpet in scarlet. But, hey, that's fashion! Meghan woke up to learn that the Sun has turned her into Little Miss Forgetful on their front page over
AW21 weekend wear: the Bridges’ Style Pod challenge, was it a success?
The Bridges in Sunderland decided to set our fashion journalism students a challenge to style the mannequins in The Style Pod. This involved the team planning a theme and picking the outfits and props from the retailers in the shopping
Lessons from Love Parade: Gucci’s latest show and what it will mean for fashion
Gucci showed their latest collection on November 2, 2021, on the infamous Hollywood Boulevard. The show was attended by Gucci ambassadors, stars and lovers of the brand from Billie Eilish to Gwyneth Paltrow while actors Macaulay Culkin and Jared Leto
Bonfire Night: five fashion essentials to make you sparkle
Halloween’s been and gone, and with the festive season just around the corner, there is only one uniquely British event left on the autumn calendar. Image credit: unsplash.com Bonfire Night also known as November 5 is the perfect occasion to wrap up
Last Night in Soho: Get the Sandie look
The fashion industry is taking inspiration from the cinema once again and, Last Night in Soho, released on October 29, 2021, is the latest film to inspire us. https://youtu.be/AcVnFrxjPjI The film focuses on two young girls, Sandie (played by Anya Taylor-Joy) and
You asked, Meg answered: Fashion North’s agony aunt on your style dilemmas
Fashion North’s readers are helping our new style agony aunt Meg West feel right at home with their burning questions
Rose o’ clock! Stuff that’s pink to match your drink
It's not often we want to discuss the Budget or Chancellor Rishi Sunak on Fashion North. But we're all celebrating the news that rose wine and prosecco will be cheaper! Premium taxes on sparkling wines will end in 2023, he announced
Six simple ways to become a slow fashion fan
We're the first to admit we love shopping here at Fashion North. But we all need to be more conscious of sustainability, and the fact the fashion industry is said to be the second-largest environmental polluter in the world. We understand that
Step ‘Behind the Seams’ and see all your favourite costumes at Preston Park Museum
It may be just a vintage jacket from a charity shop that was used in Sex Education but it is catching the eyes of everyone in the North East. Take a trip through the world of TV and film and see
MATCHESFASHION Emma Strawbridge shares her top tips for a successful career in fashion
MATCHESFASHION Sub-editor, Emma Strawbridge hosted an exclusive masterclass for Fashion North, where she provided us with seven top tips on how to succeed in the fashion industry and prepare yourself for your next job interview. Image credit: Emma Strawbridge University of Sunderland
PowerPuff Girls get the look: our iconic girl group costume
Feeling nostalgic this Halloween? Well, think back to your childhood favourite cartoon TV shows or films to get inspiration for your costume this year. Do you need a group outfit to stand out? Then why not go as the PowerPuff