Why shopping makes me feel anxious, even though I know I can afford it
You could say my relationship with fashion is pretty basic. A young woman dressing comfortably, sometimes elegant and casual, sometimes sporty or girly. I do not shop for the latest trends and I have probably never left a shopping centre with
Fashion memoir: I Had Never Felt Better
What other way to end your school years but with a girls holiday in Ibiza? It’s sunny, it’s glamorous and a quick two-hour flight away! Of course, when my friend and I chose to go to Ibiza over other party
Discover Newcastle’s independent vintage hidden gem Waceland Ncl
It was a frosty winter morning in mid-November and the streets of Newcastle were filled with Christmas market stalls, from mulled wine bars to chocolate churro stands. And I was loving it. As I walked through the arcade, which was strewn
Conscious cashmere: Recycling the world’s most luxurious fabric
While once considered an elusive commodity, cashmere is now more readily available than ever before, but how sustainable is our lust for luxe? Fashion North’s Christy Laverty examines the effects of cashmere and the shift to recycled fibres. As brands continue
The Future of Luxury
Luxury as an industry is now being upgraded and the future of brands is being determined by their response to the change in consumer habits. Digitalisation is changing the way consumers are purchasing luxury goods; from renting designer clothes to
Dresmezee launches store in STACK Newcastle
Dresmezee is a British fashion brand based in the heart of northern England which was created in 2015 and, until now, they only sold their dresses and products online. With a range of styles, from a little black dress for an
Act VI – the great granddaughter of Esteé Lauder
Esteé Lauder, co-founder of one of the top 10 beauty brands in the world, died in 2004 at the age of 97, leaving behind a family and a company to carry on her legacy. Keeping it in the family, the great granddaughter
Three cheaper alternatives to designer boots you must see
Winter season is just around the corner and we all know it means that now it is the right time to buy a new pair of boots. Fashion North has found cheaper versions of designer pieces so you can still
Newcastle’s first facial bar…and it’s all vegan!
Zara Jull, owner of Viso facial bar The first facial bar has officially opened in Newcastle, and it is dedicated to using only certified vegan and cruelty-free products. Viso facial bar has been a huge success, offering a range of spa-grade treatments. Owner
Cool or cringe? Will new Xmas ad save Marks and Spencer?
The new Marks and Spencer Christmas advert has dropped - and it's not their usual festive feelgood style. In the week when it was revealed the high street chain's profits had plummeted, this year's Chrimbo commercial seems to be a blatant
STEAL HER STYLE: Emma Watson’s magical off-duty looks
Actress Emma Watson is no longer just a schoolgirl star from the Harry Potter movies. Twenty years after she first starred as Hermione Grainger, she's a women's rights activist who's landed the December cover of Vogue and is due to
Black Friday 2019: Newcastle fashion designer calls for shoppers to support small businesses
Sustainable fashion designer Melanie Kyles is urging people to shop with small independent businesses on Black Friday 2019. The Newcastle designer, who creates contemporary fashion clothing and accessories, she struggles to compete with the black Friday discounts due to the time