Meet the Peterlee designer behind the Northeast brand Hawkwood Mercantile
Richard Illington grew up in Peterlee in County Durham in the 70s & 80s. Like many people his age he was into clothes, especially anything military but focused upon the aesthetics of it. Originally, Richard’s career plan was wanting to
Purple Whimsy: What I Wore Today as a Fashion Student
Have you ever wondered what a Fashion Journalism student wears on the average day at university? Or perhaps you want some outfit inspiration? Well today, we, the team at Fashion North, popped into the photography studio and took a few outfit
Remembering Valentino Garavani – the iconic designer behind the brand
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died today at the age of 93, surrounded by his loved ones. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fondazione Valentino Garavani e Giancarlo Giammetti (@fondazionevggg) Known as Valentino to most, he founded his fashion
Love Island All Stars 2026: Five Fashion Trends to Watch in the Villa
With the return of Love Island: All Stars, the villa once again becomes one of the UK's most influential fashion incubators. Unlike the original series, All Stars operates with contestants who are already conscious of their branding and fluent in the
From the States to Sunderland: Hairstylist Amanda Reece’s Journey
Amanda and Jonathan Pickup. Meet Amanda Reece, an American professional stylist from Tucson, Arizona, who has been living in Sunderland for the past four years after falling in love with an Englishman. When his visa application to the States was declined
Beamish, hair and history: what do current hair trends tell us about society in 2025?
Getting a 1950s hairdo at Beamish Museum reminded me that hair can tell us much about the era it’s thriving in - so what does modern hair reveal? As she sculpts my hair into pin curls and a chignon bun, Zoe
Shop Spotlight: Elite Dress Agency
Do you ever look through your Pinterest boards and see all your dream designer items only to find out they cost an arm and a leg? Well me too. However, Elite Dress Agency in Manchester will make all your dreams
Tis the season to self-gift! Our stylish wishlist for Santa
It's the most wonderful time of the year
Sneak Peek: Bridgerton’s Season 4 Outfits
Dearest Gentle Readers, 2026 is the year for Bridgerton season 4 bringing along eight episodes of Benedict Bridgerton finding his diamond in the new social season. Part 1 is available only on Netflix from January, 29 and part 2 from
LOOKFANTASTIC Advent Calendar 2025: Is It Worth It?
LOOKFANTASTIC's famous advent calendar is defrosting, securing bigger and better goodies each year. Will 2025's edition live up to the hype or should we be looking for the next 'it' calendar? View this post on Instagram A post shared by LOOKFANTASTIC (@lookfantastic) This
Claudia Winkleman – The style star of ‘Celebrity Traitors’
Like most of the UK, we have been captivated by the new season of Traitors – the celebrity edition. But what truly has us on the edge of our seats is: what will Claudia Winkleman be wearing next? Claudia and her
Haute Horror: The Most Iconic Celebrity Halloween Costumes
Over the past few years, its became a regular occurrence to see that corset and skirt be paired together to create a Halloween costume, adorned with accessories to discern who you're dressed as – whether it be a tiara, witch,