Trend Alert: SS23 corsetry
This mood board showcases designs for spring/summer 23, all influenced by corsets of the past. Images: WGSN Today's corsets are more about fashion and empowering women in modern day society, rather than constraints. In history, corsets were first used to constrict and
Day of the Girl: what makes you feel confident?
#DayOfTheGirl is a national holiday that focuses on empowering girls and women around their human rights. Photo credit: Fashion North International Day Of The Girl exists to recognise the unique challenges girls face all over the world. We, as a global society,
This girl absolutely can! How to feel empowered in 2020
Who runs the world? Girls. Beyoncé said it first but let’s just reinforce that message. Here at Fashion North, we have been working on a piece with the concept of making women feel empowered in male dominated sports in the
“Bruised to bits” in 8-inch heels – how pole fitness may be the key to female empowerment
Diminishing “stripper” stereotypes with elegance, pole fitness instructor Toni Deary provides a new outlook which encourages female empowerment. Photo from Toni Deary's Instagram, @t_deary While pole dancing is often portrayed as something for men to enjoy watching, new generations are fighting this
Being confident whilst living with Crohn’s disease
At the end of September, the reality TV show ‘The Circle’ returned to our screens. There is one contestant that has particularly stood out, to both viewers and contestants. 22-year-old Georgina suffers from Crohn’s disease and is very open and honest
Love yourself…and your t-shirt
T-shirts are one of the most versatile pieces of clothing: you can dress them up, dress them down, you can even spread positive messages with them! Thankfully for us, there are many women out there - such as former Love Island
Challenging stereotypical images of high-end fragrances
With the fragrance and beauty world stereotypically made for male or female, this shoot breaks down the boundaries of exactly that. Although unisex fragrances are available, why can't women wear a men's aftershave and vice versa? This shoot also explores the traits
6 empowering women to follow on social media this #IWD
March 8 marks International Women's Day. It's a day full of celebrating the achievements of women in all areas of life, as well as raising awareness of the need for equality. This year's theme is #BeBoldForChange, so here's 6 empowering women