The Zandra Rhodes x IKEA collaboration that’s being resold for 10 times its original price
We all know that the iconic Dame Zandra Rhodes is known for her garish designs that match her unique and bold fashion looks, but she has most recently collaborated with IKEA and released a new collection with the furniture brand
One size does not fit all: uncovering erratic sizing in the fashion industry
Fitting room meltdowns, online shopping frustrations and confusing sizing are struggles every shopper is familiar with. Often you can be one size in one store and a completely different one in another. Fashion North dives into the problematic world of
Are we a generation of ‘skintellectuals’? How social media is reshaping the skincare world
The online beauty market in the UK more than doubled in the last six years and our skincare obsession is only getting bigger in the post-pandemic world. Fashion North investigates how social media fuels our skincare buys. The beauty sector was hit hard
How can the high street woo back Gen Z shoppers?
The rise of online shopping from younger generations has led to the decline in our high street but with fresh ideas can brands grab the attention of mobile-savvy shoppers in a desperate attempt to save our stores? In recent times
From tacky to fashionable: the best and worst Christmas jumpers of the year
Christmas Jumper day is just around the corner and, we have compiled some of the best and worst Christmas jumpers of the festive season. Whether you like something fashionable and stylish to wear to your local Christmas market or something tacky
Step behind the history of Dr Martens and how to style them now
As winter is slowly approaching, the question on everyone’s mind is: what are the best shoes to wear? Here at Fashion North, our choice for the season is Dr Martens, and this is why. These boots can be worn for
The cosiest accessory of the season: the blanket scarf is back
It's dark by half-past four, the radio is playing Christmas songs (which we aren't screaming at them for) and, we're wearing multiple layers to make the dash from our car to the Tesco entrance. The end of November always seems to
Lady Gaga launches House of Gucci makeup line and you can find it on Amazon
Lady Gaga plays Patrizia Reggiani, the enraged ex-wife of Maurizio Gucci convicted of orchestrating his murder, in what can be described as the most highly anticipated movie of the year. The epitome of Italian glam, House of Gucci, serves some emblematic style moments
‘I Drink Wine’: outfits to wear and wine to drink whilst streaming Adele’s new album
Here at Fashion North, we have been waiting for Adele’s highly anticipated fourth studio album, 30 that has been released worldwide today after delays due to the global pandemic, the album depicts a particular time in her life as she battles
Get the look: Adele’s make-up secrets and her £26 eyeliner
Hello is probably the first thing that comes to your mind when you say her name, but we all know Adele would not be Adele without her trademark winged liner. After a five-year hiatus, a weight-loss journey and a divorce,
Does Cult Beauty ‘look fantastic’? The future of the beauty brand at the Hut Group
The announcement that the beauty website Cult Beauty was bought by the Hut Group, the e-commerce company that operates Lookfantastic, posed some serious questions about the future of the beauty giant. Naturally, the £275 million deal left the Cult Beauty fans wondering if
AW21 weekend wear: the Bridges’ Style Pod challenge, was it a success?
The Bridges in Sunderland decided to set our fashion journalism students a challenge to style the mannequins in The Style Pod. This involved the team planning a theme and picking the outfits and props from the retailers in the shopping