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Power and Ruin
A game of chess where every move shifts the balance of power, ambition and elegance between two modern rivals, both controlled by their desperation for victory. Photographed by Isabel Vadillo. The First Move: Two ambitious men face one another in perfect symmetry, neither yet possessing power or victory. Everything rests in balance as the warm…
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Lost Above The Clouds
Delve into the different lands within The Magic Faraway Tree Series by Enid Blyton. Get lost above the clouds, drifting from The Land of Secrets all the way to The Land of Dreams. Revisit your childhood fantasies, reimagining 6 worlds from The Magic Faraway Tree Series: using fashion as storytelling, focussing on silhouettes, colours, lighting…
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Could New EU Regulations Change Fashion For the Better?
The EU’s ban on destroying unsold stock will come into effect on July 19, 2026, for larger businesses, with smaller businesses following in 2030, but how is this going to affect the UK? Under the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR), the destruction of unsold or returned clothing, accessories and footwear will be banned, helping…
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How to Style Crochet: Festival’s Number One Essential
When it comes to festival style, crochet always makes a comeback, and Fashion North has the perfect guide to keep your summer outfits fresh and chic. Festival season is officially underway. From social media’s favourite, Coachella, to Sunderland’s Big Weekend in May, before wrapping up with the iconic Reading and Leeds Festivals later this summer,…
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Is Olivia Rodrigo Bringing the Side Part Trend back for 2026?
Just a few years ago, beauty influencers and fashion critics all across social media were combing out a perfectly symmetrical middle part across their scalp and calling for the end of the side part that had taken over hair trends of the 2010s. However, all of a sudden, the side part is starting to creep…
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How Independent Fashion Businesses in the North East are Navigating the 2026 Spring Statement
The impact of a stability-focused statement on the region’s clothing providers is big. Isabel Vadillo shares how these businesses are surviving and the advice they have. The North East fashion retail industry entered 2026 already facing a challenging business environment, defined by tightening profit margins and low investment. With recent data from Reuters Analytics reporting…