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
SUSTAINABLE STYLE: A look inside the Sun Swap Shop
Liz Lamb, Programme Leader BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism (left) and Dr Barbara Sadler, Programme Leader BA (Hons) Film & Media (right) who organised Sun Swap Shop The University of Sunderland has hosted its first 'Sun Swap Shop' in a bid to
Fashion is fluid – A look into genderless dressing
A look into the world of reversed gender roles and genderfluidity within fashion as the fashion industry evolves - with a different take on traditional roles of males and females. Challenging the thought that the male needs to propose and
Maxi dresses serve all the vacay vibes for summer 22/23
One of the main trends for SS 22/23 is called vacay maxi. A vacay maxi is categorised by style suitable for stay-cations and beach getaways. The maxi dress is the ultimate vibrant vacation piece, fusing essential qualities for the post-pandemic consumer