My Freshers Week TopShop purchase
We are all shocked at the news that TopShop may collapse. Megan Fitzmaurice recalls how her first Fashion North assignment in September 2018 ended up with a purchase! On our very first university trip to Eldon Square in Newcastle, we were
BREAKING: Thousand of jobs at risk at TopShop, Miss Selfridge and Dorothy Perkins
The Arcadia Group empire which owns high street labels such as Topshop, Burton and Dorothy Perkins could face collapse within days, putting 15,000 jobs at risk, it has been reported today. It is another blow to the fashion retail industry hit
The first Black supermodel: Who was Donyale Luna?
In her most recent shoot for Essence magazine, who are actually celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, Zendaya played tribute to Donyale Luna, the first black super model. Photo credit: @Zendaya Instagram Photo credit: @Zendaya Instagram Photo credit: @Zendaya Instagram Photo credit: @Zendaya Instagram If
TikTok’s most fashionable fur babies
As we all know, TikTok is taking over the world. The reason it is so popular is down to its diverse content, from comedy, DIY, dancing, and even life coaching! What TikTok does exceptionally well however, is fashion. We have
Fashion North’s top tips for Black Friday shopping!
Ahh, it’s that time of year again when you *accidentally* buy a pair of Prada sunglasses because you just tripped and fell. But luckily for your bank account, they’re only £150 because its Black Friday. This momentous event in the run
The devastating effect Coronavirus has had on festival boutiques
Since the 23rd March, the country has been in what feels like a never ending lockdown. Losing all of our summer months due to restrictions banning households mixing and the closure of businesses, the summer of 2020s memories are certainly
MaskYoFace: Saskia Steinberg speaks about founding a small business during coronavirus pandemic
At the beginning of the Covid 19 pandemic Saskia Steinberg, 20, from London, was just a university history student who found herself bored at home. Eight months later, she is founder of MaskYoFace, an independent, stylish, sustainable face mask business
3 times celebrities have challenged the gender conforming roles
Here at Fashion North we embrace people for who they are and how they dress, and admire those who challenged the gender conforming roles. Celebrities are people we look to for inspiration and admire, so we have put together a
Michael B. Jordan has been dubbed the World’s Sexiest Man Alive – here are his best red carpet looks
Peoples Magazine named Michael B Jordan the sexiest man alive for 2020, that’s the actor, not the NBA player. The actor has starred in Just Mercy (2019), Creed 2 (2018), Black Panther (2018), Creed (2015), Fantastic Four (2015), That Awkward
We recreate Ariana Grande’s ‘Positions’ music video look
Pop princess Ariana Grande has come a long way from her Victorious days. 10 years later, with a Grammy to her name, the star has just released her sixth album Positions. Filled with upbeat pop hits featuring an assortment of
The best pre-Black Friday sales to beat the rush
Black Friday used to be a busy, stress-fuelled shopping trip but this year it will probably feel like any other shopping day. Now that we’re in lockdown and only the essential shops can open it means none of our favourite
The YSL influence
Yves Saint Laurent was a brilliant designer and visionary, a champion of diversity and a lover of the female form. He began his career at Dior taking over as creative director after Christian's sudden death at the age of 52