Fashion North investigates the demise of retail at Intu Metrocentre
In 2018, according to Retail Research, over 43,000 employees in the UK have been victims of falling companies. House of Fraser was yet another company to have been forced into the closing down sales since Mike Ashley, Newcastle United football club
Fashion North meets Rik Bush: A volunteer for Age UK on Blandford Street, Sunderland
The transformation: from charity shop to vintage boutique It’s a typical dreary Wednesday morning in Sunderland. The city centre is fairly empty for 10 am in the early days of December, the streets occupied with a small handful of shoppers about
12 days of Christmas: a partridge in a pear tree – pear scented products
It's nearly here, Christmas day is tomorrow but what better way to spend Christmas Eve than relax and indulge. Fashion North has prepared for you three pear products which you can pamper and fully prepare yourself with for Christmas morning. Jo
12 days of Christmas: two turtle doves – turtleneck jumpers for him and her
On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, two turtle doves and a partridge in a pear tree. Winter is here, which means so is knitwear. Couple goals John Legend and Chrissy Teigan are just some of
12 days of Christmas: three french hens – Beret inspo for 2019
The 90s beret is back and it is here to stay. Huge ranges of berets are appearing on the high street in different styles, colours and prices. The beret craze has reached the world of fame, and a bunch of celebrities
12 days of Christmas: four calling birds – fleeky phone cases for your new mobile
If you have any kind of anxiety about protecting your new phone, you need a case. Why should you settle for a bleak one from the pound shop? Your phone case should reflect your personality and individual style - make your
12 Days of Christmas: six geese a laying – in winter bedding
On the sixth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me, six geese a laying
12 days of Christmas: ten lords a leaping – in festive mens shoes
On the tenth day of Christmas, Fashion North gave to me
12 days of Christmas: eleven pipers piping – piped trousers
The athleisure trend isn't going away anytime soon - and once you've had your share of mince pies and festive chocolate, it might be time to invest in some elasticated waist joggers. And in tune with our piping theme, here's some
High-street shopper numbers lowest in a decade
Shopping numbers in Britain saw their largest November drop for a decade, since the financial crash between 2007-08 according to retailer research Springboard. Footfall on high streets, shopping centres, and retail parks fell by 3.2 per cent after twelve months of
The best and worst fashion trends of 2018
Every year shoppers and fashionistas are both happy and shocked by the fashion trends that hit the high street. It is always likely that a fashion trend will reawaken, this year we saw the rebirth of tartan, animal print, trench
Steal her style: Madonna’s red kimono
Madonna is undoubtedly one of the biggest icons in fashion history, her looks are timeless and will always be remembered for their extravagance. Her most famous outfit being the cone bra designed by Jean Paul Gaultier in 1990. However, this was