A Battle Between Good and Wicked… Who Did the Oscars Better?
The Oscars anticipation has been bubbling since Wicked's Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s nominations. Let’s see who tapped into the back catalogue and who went for custom creations with these popular looks. What is this feeling? Saying goodbye to the dynamic
Stripe, Swim, and Shore: Menswear Trend for 2025 on a Budget
A menswear trend prediction for the Spring/Summer of 2025 is striped short-shorts, aligning with the overriding pattern trends coming in heavy this year. 'Normal People' star Paul Mescal has been known for donning the short-short look throughout his career; the
TREND ALERT: The return of the New Romantics style
moodboard by Katie Higson One of the predicted trends for 2025/26 is New Romantics. The style originated in UK subcultures in the late 1970s and 1980s, with influences from glam rock and musicians such as David Bowie, and Adam and the
The Return of Debonair: Perfect Valentine’s Evening Look for Men in 2025
The days of casual attire on dates are behind us. Valentine’s Day 2025 is a time to embrace confidence, respect and style- capturing the essence of a true gentleman during this season of romance. As Valentine’s Day approaches, the fashion
Comfy and Cute: the trendiest sports trainers of spring 2025
With the popularisation of run clubs on social media and more people opting for comfort, sports clothing has become a staple in trend-chasers’ closets. Here’s a rundown of the cutest and comfiest sports shoes for every active occasion, whether it’s
The rise of running fashion collabs: Fashion’s new athletic aesthetic
Running has been a popular activity in Britain since the 70s and 80s, but decades after it emerged as a popular hobby several brands are spearheading a more fashion-forward look for running gear, becoming a popular fashion trend rather than
MOBO Awards land in Newcastle: What to wear to the sell-out event
For the first time in history the MOBO Awards are coming to Newcastle. Tickets for the music event, which has seen the likes of JayZ, Central Cee, Rihanna and Beyonce perform, have already sold out. VIP tickets for the awards at Utilita
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice: 5 fabulous fashion looks
Coming up to Halloween anticipation has been high and to get us all in the mood a sequel to the 1988 goth glam cult classic Beetlejuice hit the cinemas earlier this month. At Fashion North we were most excited to see
Get Physical This Sporty Summer
Let’s get physical! Dig out your dad's old football tops and trainers and get ready to look sporty this summer. The sporty summer trend has been hitting social media by storm, thanks to trendsetter Zendaya promoting her new tennis-themed film 'Challengers'
Hyper femininity – Embrace your inner girl!
Fashion North discovers the trend that is reclaiming traditional feminine attributes, girliness and everything fun! The hyper-feminine trend has been slowly gaining popularity for several years now, utilising social media such as Instagram and TikTok with the #hyperfeminine hashtag on Instagram
Trending on TikTok: is the famous Dior Addict Lip Glow Oil worth it?
When Dior’s Addict Lip Glow Oil was released in 2020, it went viral and catapulted lip oils into our make-up bags for the first time. Then supermodel Bella Hadid endorsed the product and it blew up on socials and was an
Lemon Bottle: TikTok’s newest fat loss treatment
Lemon Bottle injections and Ozempic are two of the latest viral TikTok trends to aid fat loss. Should we really be taking medical advice from a dancing app? Social media has a lot to answer for when it comes to body