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
How has Coronavirus affected Charity shops and how can you help them during this difficult time?
This year has been a little bit tough for everyone. The difficult times are leaving independent businesses and shops and its employees struggling, a lot of them lost their jobs or have to do their jobs on a part-time basis
Five christmas gifts to buy second hand
Christmas is fast approaching and if you aren’t already doing your Christmas shopping, you’ll be panic buying in two weeks. Either Way, picking out gifts for our nearest and dearest can be both stressful and expensive. We can spend hours
Support small businesses this Christmas by buying these handmade earrings!
Christmas is quickly approaching, and another lockdown has hit England just as Christmas shopping was about to start. Times like these are difficult for everyone because of Covid-19, but especially small businesses. It is now even more difficult because the shops
OhPolly’s new eco face masks – find out more!
So many brands out there are doing their bit to help reduce their environmental footprint and we are so here for it. At Fashion North, we try not to just show you the fashion and beauty that’s in style but
Will this eco label woo young fashionistas to M&S?
Marks & Spencer have recently began selling the sustainable fashion brand, Nobody’s Child, through their website. Over the years, Marks & Spencer have worked with brands like Per Una and Goodmove, selling their products online and in-stores. Now, they have
Asos goes sustainable with launch of first circular collection
In a collaboration with the Centre for Sustainable Fashion, online retail giant Asos has launched its first circular fashion collection featuring 29 trend-led styles designed in accordance with industry-leading circularity principles. The launch of this collection follows the commitment made by Asos
Mapped: 5 local fashion brands from North East to support during lockdown
North East is going through a local lockdown due to the pandemic of COVID-19, which means local businesses suffer from the lack of customers. Many of them have had to close and give up their dreams of an independent brand.
UNIQLO Announces Sustainabilty Program
Named, ‘Re.UNIQLO’ the program is aimed towards reducing the companies global carbon footprint. Taking old clothes from both UNIQLO and GU, the initiative plans to recycle them into new raw materials, clothes or donate the garments to people in need. The
6 tips for helping the environment even during self isolation
In the midst of self isolation and working from home it is easy to order a few new pieces for your wardrobe, but it is important to remember the environmental issues that come with online shopping and fast fashion. In simple
Strawbsession: the bag you must have this season
When worn, the woven totes are more than a summer staple and can add a Monaco-inspired detail to your look. Strawbsession is influenced by the last century’s trends, but it also mirrors the zeitgeist of society today’s edgy style. The new
It’s the end of the world as Balenciaga knows it
Tensions were high at the Balenciaga show