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Is online shopping damaging our health?
According to the Office for National Statistics, 90 per cent of adults in the UK have access to the internet and 75 per cent of these individuals buy products online. As a tech savvy nation, are we relying too much on online shopping to the extent where it is affecting our health? Here at Fashion…
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Afnan Prince Iftikhar: “Anyone can be a model”
Afnan Prince Iftikhar, a 29-year-old model, musician and artist from North Shields talks to our Fashion North team about how he approached his career in modelling, music and acting. Afnan discovered his first passion in music about 12-years-ago: “I’m never tired of it. I find it easier to express myself through music.” He is also involved…
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The battle of the beauty world: Self employment within the industry
Christmas time is always a battle trying to book in your beauty appointments. Your nail lady is on holiday, your lash appointment was double booked, your hair salon is full. But let’s not forget the hard work and long hours that beauticians put in to make us looking a million dollars. Self employed beautician Emma…
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Is 2017 the year the fashion industry became more diverse?
The fashion industry has long been criticised for its lack of diversity. But, according to reports by The Fashion Spot, it’s becoming more accepting. As the end of the year draws near, Fashion North investigates whether 2017 was the year fashion reached a landmark in terms of inclusivity. Three months into 2017, fashion had already…
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Are men’s online grooming kits really the next big thing? Fashion North investigates.
The male grooming world is now growing faster than ever before. There are all sorts of men’s grooming products available almost in every beauty department online and in store. The big question on everybodys mind is, where did all of these online male grooming kits come from? We spoke to four different companies who sell…
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WATCH: Sunderland fashion graduate launches innovative menswear brand
A University of Sunderland Fashion Product and Promotion graduate is launching her own contemporary men’s streetwear brand Forsaken. Kate Balbach, from Ashbrooke in Sunderland, was left without a job when the company she designed for went into liquidation. Kate decided to be her own boss and develop her passion for menswear by creating her own brand. “I’ve been working…