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Nasty Gal UK releases inclusive sizing – our best picks for plus size dressing
Two weeks ago, fashion retailer Nasty Gal released their ‘More Sizes’ range online. This is their first range which is dubbed as having ‘inclusive’ sizes and ranges from a uk size 4-22. Here at Fashion North we love it when brands have inclusive ranges, below are our top picks for plus size dressing from different high…
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National Coming out Day 2018: Eight Celebrities that came out this year.
Today is a celebration for the LGBTQ community as it marks 30 years of National Coming Out Day. A day where the rainbow flag is raised in a salute to all those who have been brave enough to come out and to remind those who haven’t found the courage yet that they are never…
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Forget Tesco & Boots, Boohoo launch a £30 meal deal for students
Everyone loves a supermarket meal deal, what’s not to love about a sandwich, crisps or chocolate and a drink for £3? The answer is nothing, but what’s even better is Boohoo are now challenging this and have launched a £30 meal deal for students, to allow you to get the perfect outfit for £30. You…
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The rise in vegan-beauty: Our top five brands to follow on Instagram
As #crueltyfree exceeds over nine million posts on Instagram, it is clear awareness of animal-testing practices is rising, particularly within some of the industries biggest brands. Many ethical beauty consumers agree that a product can only be described as ‘cruelty-free’ if it has not been tested on animals whatsoever. This includes the separate ingredients included…
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Beyond Fashion North: Episode 2
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North, episode 2, a podcast run by students of the University of Sunderland. This time, Lauren Kennedy, Caitlin Cooney, Corie-lea Brewer and Erin Abdulla discuss different topics such as The Devil Wears Revolution, struggling to find a winter coat and the new face of YSL Beauty. We also mention the Brett…
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Diane Von Furstenberg says NO to fur in her upcoming collections
Every year more than 100 million animals are killed for the fur. Diane Von Furstenberg has decided to cease the fur production and announced there also won’t be any exotic skins, mohair or angora in her collections from the beginning of 2019. CREDIT: YU TSAI FOR VARIETY There are many designers who have decided to cease…