Strictly Come Dancing 2020 is almost here, and we can’t wait!
With Strictly Come Dancing appearing on our screens in less than a few hours’ time, here at Fashion North we are eagerly awaiting like the rest of the nation. With the effects of Covid-19 hanging over us all, it is now
Coco Chanel: The Fashion Queen
Coco Chanel, also known as Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel was definitely a significant style icon in the 1920s, bringing a new take on styling, and opting out from the previous era’s restrictive pieces. Coco Chanel didn’t go with the status quo,
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
Influencers you should be following for Black History Month
This Black History Month 2020 falls on October 1st to October 31st, and to celebrate we have put together some of our favourite black Instagram influencers we think you should be following. There are hundreds of Instagram influencers out there, so
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
Marc Jacobs’ leads a 60s resurgence
This is one of our personal favourite looks from the Marc Jacobs show for Autumn/winter 2020. The look features a three-piece yellow suit set, clearly reminiscent of the 1960’s with a nod to the classic tweed Chanel suit Lagerfeld reinvented
Big shoulders and bright colours
Bold, bright and beautiful; this 1980s inspired look by Annakiki took Milan by storm. The 1980s is a very important decade of fashion that introduced many new styles and ideas into the mix. This was a decade of bold style, colours
The Zara boot everyone is talking about
In the past few years Zara has been known for designing some staple pieces that become worldwide hits with influencers and celebrities. This autumn/winter, Zara’s sold-out trendy rubber boot is a hit on Instagram. The knee boot coming in a
Introduction to me: Kassia McGeoch
Kassia McGeoch , 19 ,Fashion Design and Promotion student. Where I'm from: South Shields, but I've moved around the UK a lot in my life. Some other places I've lived include Manchester, Northern Ireland, and Reading. Hobbies: Cosplay and conventions, Gaming (Playing League of Legends, FFXIV and a lot
The only highlight of 2020? The return of sweater vests
2020 has been filled with so much negativity that perhaps we’re too excited about the return of sweater vests. The perfect wardrobe essential has been reintroduced to the world just in time for the switch from summer to autumn. This