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Femininity Embodies Masculinity at Alexander McQueen’s AW20 Show
In an industrial warehouse setting, Alexander McQueen showcased their AW20 collection. The looks were sharp, fierce and masculine. There was a definitive military element to the collection, with harnesses and belts a main feature. Each model had a flame red shade dyed into their sleek hairstyle to create a uniformed look. This matched the mass…
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It’s the end of the world as Balenciaga knows it
Tensions were high at the Balenciaga show… A shallow pool of water, a soundscape using Bach, and a huge LED screen projecting the end of days, with flames and lava, all made for an exciting start to an explosive show. The models splashed through puddles as a nod to the ever-present issues of climate change and…
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EXCLUSIVE! 7 Tips to Succeed as a Stylist
Gymshark’s creative stylist, Doriane Lescouet presented 7 of the top tips to succeed as a stylist alongside some juicy insider advice on how to make an impression in the fashion industry to the Fashion North team on Tuesday. Photo of Doriane post masterclass at the University of Sunderland Doriane, who first interned at Fabulous, In…
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Newcastle Uni fashion society announce catwalk collaboration with Environmental Justice Fund charity
The Newcastle University fashion society (NUFS) announced that the theme for their Spring 2020 catwalk show will follow the theme of ‘zero waste’. Image: www.nufashion.org (promo shots from the NUFS blog) NUFS have since revealed that they are collaborating with the Environmental Justice Fund charity to showcase ethical fashion practices and raise awareness of the…
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Colours and styling for cool skin tones
We at Fashion North teamed up with Blogger Virgit Canaz, better known as ‘Preppy Fashionist’ on Instagram to work on styling outfits according to skin tone and body shape. The model in mind when styling this outfit had light hair, light eyes and fair skin so judging by the features associated with a cool skin…
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Vintage print styling in Newcastle – keep it sustainable!
Recycling and re-wearing is all the rage at the moment and vintage clothing is at the top of the chain when it comes to sustainability. Last week we were fortunate enough to visit the Trendlistr store in Newcastle city centre where @preppyfashionist, aka Virgit Canaz, talked to us about her styling experiences and helped us…