Topshop launches new denim campaign by introducing jeans in half sizes
Shopping for the perfect pair of jeans can be one of the most stressful experiences of a woman's life. Usually, you have to set aside an entire day just to find that one pair of jeans that fit on the
Marks and Spencer to close numerous stores in the UK
Words by Lucy McLaren Marks and Spencer have announced that they are to close eight stores in the UK, putting nearly 500 jobs at risk. Staff from six stores that are closing, are being relocated to nearby or different stores. The
The Greatest Showman: music, bling and Hollywood’s biggest stars
The Greatest Showman premiered in Australia on Wednesday (December 20), and will be hitting our screens this Boxing Day. This uplifting musical with a brilliant musically talented cast including Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron and Zendaya bring enough star power to
Rihanna names new Fenty Beauty shade PMS ’cause she’s a feminist queen
New Fenty Beauty range MATTEMOISELLE will be available this Tuesday (December 26!) 9am EST according to Rihanna's Instagram --- that is 2pm on Boxing Day here in the UK, and she's been teasing the new shades since last week. 14 new
Buying online vs buying in store
As the margin between shopping online and in store decreases, it is clear that people still prefer to do their shopping in store. Although shopping in store is slightly favoured, customers are beginning to make a lot more of their
Good year, bad year for diversity in fashion
2017 was fashion’s most diverse year yet. More models of colour appeared on magazine covers than ever before, illustrating that diversity is not a trend, it’s a reality. However, it was still the worst of times. The first Vogue cover produced under Edward
How you can help your local charity shops this Christmas and New Year
Christmas is a time for giving and people embrace that by giving more to charity in the winter months. But, what about the rest of the year? The Charities Aid Foundation UK Giving 2017 report found that, following donating money, giving
Redesigning fashion’s future: the Ellen MacArthur Foundation report outlines the economic problems in the textile industry
Just one of the problems highlighted in the new report published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation “A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning Fashion's Future” suggests just how bad the textile economy is for the environment. The report outlines that more than half
Jeremy Corbyn: the unlikely male crush
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, 68, has appeared on GQ's January and February 2018 cover. The politician has made history by being photographed in one of the most popular fashion and lifestyle magazine for men. On the cover, he was styled in
Time Magazine announce Person of the Year: Fashion North look at 2017’s Most Influential Women
Time Magazine announced their Person of The Year cover would be dedicated to “The Silence Breakers” to honour those who spoke out about sexual misconduct. We reflected on these inspirational people and it got Fashion North talking about other inspiring women
The British Fashion Awards 2017: The winners
On December 4, the finest in fashion attended the British Fashion Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall. In partnership with Swarovski, the awards celebrate the talent within the fashion industry. Awards such as designer of the year, model of the year and
The Sunderland Hotspots you need to visit
The City of Culture BID 2021 winner is to be announced this Thursday and with Sunderland being shortlisted to be a possible winner, we at Fashion North HQ, based in Sunderland, have decided that we would introduce you to our