How to shop vintage and why with Judy’s Affordable Vintage Fair
The Newcastle chapter of Judy's Affordable Vintage Fair was held at the Boiler Shop on April 7 and featured traders selling clothes, antiques and jewellery dating back centuries. It was well received by locals and a large number of people
To those who value comfort over fashion: is the boilersuit your trademark outfit for SS19?
Are the days of the mini-skirt over? Ladies, it seems that trousers and high-waist joggers have become a new staple in femininity, this trending adaptation of the generic jumpsuit is a symbolic piece transforming gender stereotypes. It’s named the boilersuit and dates
Say hi to tie-dye: SS19’s revived trend
Tie-dye, the print popularised by 60s hippy-mania, integrated into the mainstream by rock stars and injected into the 90s scene alongside chokers and bucket hats. It was the trend that was unforgotten but nonetheless shunned by many as a serious
It’s official Athleisure is here to stay in 2019
With the news of Beyonce and Adidas announcing a new partnership that will develop new signature footwear and apparel, we are now fully convinced here at fashion north that athleisure trend is here to stay. Athleisure wear is the favourite
The secrets to Daytime Lace for SS/19
Lace has always been a fabric associated with lingerie but it has now transitioned from the bedroom and into our everyday clothing. It can be found on the high streets and dressed down for the more casual day time attire. One
Graphic sweaters are the successful trend of swinter season
This seasons latest must-have item that's hitting the high street is graphic sweaters. The great thing about these sweaters is that there's so much opportunity to represent your personality and mood. They're like a beware sign before someone speaks to you,
Spring/Summer 2019: The bikini trends that deserve a place in your case
Make a splash with this season’s biggest swimwear trends. Summer is right around the corner and here at Fashion North, we can’t wait for bikini season as it can only mean one thing… summer holidays. This summer, retro bikinis are making a
Must have for spring/summer 2019: cropped denim jacket
A forever loved piece of clothing, the denim jacket, can be created and styled in many ways. The new trend for this spring and summer is its cropped version and it is a total must-have. Streets are now full of the
Double bagging: when one bag just isn’t enough
In the upcoming years, this trend will be huge. It appeared for the first time on catwalks of big brands such as Chloe and Fendi in 2015. Within the last year, Chloe used it again in their Spring/Summer 2018 collection
No more round toes with this trend: squared toe shoes for SS19
The square toe shoe trend originally started in the 1940s/50s with western boots, worn mostly by men. Today they're known as the cowboy boot and you defiantly won’t see many men wearing them unless they're on a trip to Nashville
The pleated midi: the item that will com-pleat your wardrobe this spring
There are some items of clothing that seem to be reinvented generation after generation, and this year it’s the turn of the pleated midi skirt. Mariano Fortuny, the original creator of the pleating technique, wanted to emulate the drapery and style
Cool crochet: this summer’s biggest trend
Crochet is one of the biggest trends this spring and summer. Adding to the sixties, bohemian style, this enw modern take on crochet has already been making its way back into our wardrobes. It has been seen at various Spring/Summer