It’s not just a bag, it’s my identity: a memoir by Lucy Hilda Britnell
March 9th, 2013, the rain was pouring down as we drove down the M1 motorway towards the city of Leeds. This weekend was one I had been thinking about for so many months and for me, buying my first designer
Now is the best time to try those hairstyles you have always dreamed of
It seems that Coronavirus pandemic is going to be with us for a little while. We are advised to stay home and for households to not mix with others. For many of us, this situation is lasting too long and
EXCLUSIVE: “I’m worried and confused” – Miss Selfridge assistant on possible job loss
A North East Miss Selfridge sales assistant has reacted to the news that the high street chain may collapse. Chloe Mitchell, 20, had only just learned that Philip Green's Arcadia retail empire, owner of Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Burton and Dorothy Perkins
12 days of Christmas: ideas to cheer you up until the big day
As we find out the sad news that upon coming out of the national lockdown, the North East will be of Tier 3 status, we have decided to not get bogged down with the bad news and instead focus on
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
My first Topshop shopping spree
As news of the potential collapse of TopShop and other Arcadia fashion stores breaks, Fashion North deputy editor Lucy Britnell recalls her first TopShop spree These days, the majority of nine-year-olds are asking for toys or even iPhones for Christmas. But
Hurry! Your last chance to try out Victoria Beckham Beauty if you’re not posh (and rich)
Victoria Beckham surprised us all on Black Friday, offering exclusively 20% off everything on her website for the very first time since the brand was launched. Clean, sustainable, luxurious, high performance, and created by women. This is what Victoria Beckham wanted
My TopShop jeans helped me gain my body confidence
As news of the potential collapse of TopShop breaks, Fashion North editor Caitlyn McAdam reflects on the time she discovered how the high street store
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
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 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 alternative affordable advent calendars you need under £30
With the 1st of December only being 11 days away, people are on the hunt to find the perfect advent calendar that will bring them a little bit of joy every day they open it. Now apparently not everyone loves