Stylish ways to wear a scarf for pre-spring
Three ways to wear the same scarf Everyone loves a good hat and scarf combo when it comes to winter not many people think about how a scarf alone can be used as a transitional piece for the pre-spring months. Aside from
Are collaborations cheapening the fashion and beauty industry?
When a celebrity releases a beauty or fashion collection in collaboration with a brand, it can be exciting for fans and help boost the sales of the brand. However, could it be devaluing the beauty and fashion industry? Fashion North
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
Six simple ways to become a slow fashion fan
We're the first to admit we love shopping here at Fashion North. But we all need to be more conscious of sustainability, and the fact the fashion industry is said to be the second-largest environmental polluter in the world. We understand that
Modern day corsetry
Modern-day corsetry has started to become more of a trend in recent years because of the shape and look that it's been given. With it going from old fashioned to cool and trendy, it's changed a lot of peoples opinion on this style choice.
The best ugly yet beautiful cardigans (thank you, Harry Styles!)
Autumn is here again, which means we can finally bring our chunky knits out of our wardrobe. But forget the classic warm toned pieces. This year, it’s all about being bold, bright, and even a little (dare we say it)
Where to recycle your unwanted items – besides the charity shops
Now that the shops are open again, we are all in need of a place to get rid of our old clothes. Let’s face facts, we've probably grown out of half of our wardrobe - which is perfectly fine by the
Meet the local designer who is setting the trend in sustainable clothing
From her time at Northumbria University, local fashion designer Isabella Dryden has gone from strength to strength in the Fashion Industry. Since graduating, Dryden has gone from designing for well-known brands such as Pink Boutique and Forever Unique, to now releasing
Made Sincere: a sustainable young brand from Yorkshire
Made Sincere is a new brand founded by Isha Kaur, Outreach Support worker for victims of human trafficking and modern slavery. She told us: "Everything is timeless, minimalistic, that slow-fashion vibe. It's a high-quality product, it's the very premium yarns
One year since my breakup with fast fashion
People say breakups are really hard. You cry a lot and question yourself whether it was the right choice, but in the end you will end up stronger than ever and inspired to conquer the world. It has been one
Is men’s make-up designed for looking good on camera?
When it comes to TV and photoshoots, make-up is used to brighten the face or mattify so that the subject looks better on camera. In recent years it is obvious that more and more men have dipped into the world
Fashion North investigates: Will vegan leather overtake the leather market?
As veganism gains popularity throughout the UK Grace Cassidy asks what this could mean for the future of the leather industry. Figures from The Vegan Society show that veganism has become increasingly popular in recent years, with the number of vegans