Dress Like Dietrich: Marlene’s iconic 1930s suit
Even 90 years on, the 1930s remains an important era in fashion for many reasons. The decade was the first to showcase androgynous looks, where the femininity of the 1920s seemed far from the new gender-bend craze. Another increasingly popular
The Fragrance Shop’s Hannah Boozer gives her Top Tips for a Successful Career in Copywriting
A photo of Hannah Boozer taken while she was interning at Glamour Magazine The Fashion North team received another exclusive on copywriting with Hannah Boozer, who works as a Beauty Copywriter for nationwide business: The Fragrance Shop. Hannah, 26, shared some incredible
I like big bags and I cannot lie
When it comes to bags right now, the bigger they are, the better. This new trend is not only a fabulous, bold statement look, but also has its practical uses too. We need space in our bags now more than
The power shoulder trend of A/W 2020
The padded shoulders is back! From blazers to crop tops, the 1980s power trend first seen on Joan Collins as Alexis Carrington in US soap Dynasty has been revived for this season. From TV royalty in the 1980s to real life
Will this eco label woo young fashionistas to M&S?
Marks & Spencer have recently began selling the sustainable fashion brand, Nobody’s Child, through their website. Over the years, Marks & Spencer have worked with brands like Per Una and Goodmove, selling their products online and in-stores. Now, they have
Tried and Tested: OhPolly’s Bo and Tee Sportswear Line
Release after release after release! The Bo and Tee brand are really trying to take all of our money right now, but are these Instagrammable gym outfits really as good as they look? If you follow OhPolly or BoandTee on Instagram you
Get the iconic Cher Horowitz look on the 25th anniversary of Clueless
It's hard to believe but Clueless, considered to be one of the most iconic fashionable movies ever, premiered 25 years ago. We all remember Cher (played by Alicia Silverstone) who loves fashion more than anything else. We would sometimes kill for
Harrods Copywriter Rosie Bradley’s exclusive top tips on copywriting and placements
Rosie Bradley gave us at Fashion North an exclusive insight into what her job entails, as well as some insightful tips and advice to making it in the industry and landing a first job or placement. University of Sunderland fashion journalism
Pumpkin is the new black: our top seasonal picks
It is that time of year again where we are in October, and Autumn has officially came into full swing with everything pumpkin related. Over the past few years, a lot more brands have started to release products relating to
Buy a resuable face mask and help save the planet!
Since it is compulsory to wear a face mask in all social settings, we might as well look fashionable. Face coverings and masks are easier than ever to get your hands on so why not find one to match with
What to buy from the NastyGal x Emrata collection?
This week American retailer Nasty Gal released their second highly anticipated collection with supermodel, and global It-girl, Emily Ratajkowsk. The collection described on the Nasty Gal website as “power-dressing pieces, iconic ‘80s silhouettes, impactful prints, and fearless finishes. Think sheer mesh,
SS21 Corset Design by Lauren Crossman
As part of a workshop in the Fashion Journalism section of our degree, we had to create a corset for the Spring/Summer 2021 collection. We pulled inspiration from previous lectures and fashion history, as well as looking at current corset trends. The