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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 in Great Britain quadrupling to 600,000 between 2014 and 2018. Last year the UK…
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Has Covid-19 brought an end to clothing rental?
In a move towards a more sustainable fashion industry, clothing rental was set to take off, but COVID-19 had other plans. With events being put on hold and occasion wear becoming a distant memory, would clothing rental survive the pandemic? Megan Hagel reports. In a world before Coronavirus, clothing rental was set to answer all…
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The ulimate Christmas gift guide under £20
With Christmas right around the corner, our festive shopping has started in a very untraditional way. In light of the global pandemic, we are moving to online shopping over the instore experience, shopping at small businesses over big names for your gifts. At Fashion North, we have collated our ultimate gift guide under £20, from…
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Our Fashion Favourites Of 2020
It’s nearly the end of the year (thank goodness) and it’s time for the British Fashion Council’s Fashion Awards 2020. It’s time to celebrate the moments of fashion and celebrities that were noteworthy this year. Here at Fashion North, we have gathered some of our favourite looks and the most stylish celebrities of 2020. First…
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My mum’s favourite perfume has become my secret therapy
Perfume is very personal. It is an art form which reflects the mystery of its creation and interpretation. Its stunningly crafted scents unravel unknown emotions as if it had some magical powers that would activate when it comes into contact with our skin. With a fascinating history, perfume’s trail leads us from Ancient Egypt, where…
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As Social Media Grows, Does The Fashion Industry Grow Too?
Social media has been around for years now and a lot of us use it every day. Some of us have seen it from the beginning; like when Instagram first came out in 2010 and it only allowed us to post pictures, and when YouTube was the go-to place to find out about new products.…