“Without Instagram we would go under in two months” vintage clothing in a modern age with Lyndsey Jackson
Photo credit: Will Pollock Having run her boutique (currently found in Roker, Sunderland) for over 15 years, Lyndsey Jackson has undoubtedly seen vintage fashion trends come and go, but currently, retro fashion is having a meteoric surge in popularity, with many
Corey Dixon: From a coping mechanism to the red carpet
Newcastle-born designer and stylist, Corey Dixon, is fast becoming a force to be reckoned with in the fashion industry. In an interview with Fashion North she discusses everything from her fashion brand, the integral part music has played in her
Sustainable Fashion: Investigating the rise of ethical fashion
As most fashion lovers are aware the fashion industry has come under extreme scrutiny over the past few years regarding environmental and ethical issues. This is at the hands of fast fashion brands which we know and love, currently dominating
Sustainability expert calls for change after Boohoo fallout
Sustainability expert Lou Stokes has called for a mindset shift towards fast fashion following the Boohoo misconduct. Lou Stokes (@byloustokes), a sustainable fashion expert who has her own podcast surrounding the topic, has spoken to Fashion North about the importance of
Opinion: How consumerism is ruining social media
Consumerism is sucking the joy out of social media, every time you open TikTok a plethora of marketing content is forced down your throat taking away from all the creativity and fun that these platforms usually provide. I usually enjoy
“I like to collect beautiful things”- The look book of a self confessed hoarder
I own a lot of junk. If I see something pretty and/or unique, I buy it, especially if it's old . I feel it adds to it's value and character. The items featured are a bunch of things I've found
Dressing relevant – The emerging fashion trends for 2023
All outfits featured are items I already own. I do not believe in buying clothes simply to be in trend when trends die fast, sometimes in a matter of weeks. While I love fashion, I hate waste, and the fashion
My Manc style
I'm a 23-year-old queer from Manchester. Being Manc definitely impacts my style and my attitude, and I think I'm blessed for that. The look explained I can't lie, I threw this all on as I was running late & I look great
Reuse and restyle: my personal style journey
As a fashion design student I strive to express myself though fashion, my style is very versatile; being inspired by whimsical goth, street-style and softer trends like cottage core and academia. With my personal style and this outfit in particular I
Shein is the most popular brand of 2022, what do we do now?
After all the advocacy of being against Shein - protesting the brand's damaging carbon emissions, non-ethical fabric impact on the environment and not to mention its shocking and poor labour conditions that was exposed in a Channel 4 documentary, you
Spotlight on Corner 93: Sunderland owned women’s vintage boutique
Vintage fashion is extremely popular, and people are loving every aspect of it! Here at Fashion North, we love to support local businesses, and we spoke with Lyndsey Jackson, the owner of Corner 93 in Fulwell, Sunderland. Corner 93 is a women’s
Borrow or buy: Can rental fashion be the next sustainable step for fashion lovers?
As more retailers venture into the rental market, in line with consumer pressure to be more sustainable. We deep dive to find out if rental fashion is a sustainable salve to combat the overconsumption of clothes or if it is