Style Wars: could gaming save the fashion industry?
It’s hard to imagine the worlds of gaming and fashion colliding, but designers such as Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Gucci are hoping that gaming will win over a new generation of customers. Samantha Boal reports. When you initially think about the world of gaming, you may think about teenagers playing Call of
Depop VS Fast Fashion, where does the future lie?
Fast fashion is dying, and fashion lovers are turning to something that will not only make a statement but will also help save the planet. Sustainable fashion and second-hand ownership has skyrocketed, with businesses such as Depop becoming more popular
PRADA X ADIDAS: ARE DESIGNER COLLABORATIONS BECOMING TOO BORING?
This week Prada and Adidas announced their limited-edition Superstar Sneaker and bowling bag collaboration. The hype for this collection started in October when it was teased that the two brands would collaborate for a sneaker collection. Prada teased the collaboration
Is social media the main contributing attribute to mental health problems?
Mental health conditions such as Eating Disorders and Body Dysmophia are growing in the UK within the younger generation. Is this due to face-perfecting filters found on social media causing young adults to feel self-conscious about themselves? In late October last
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