A glimpse of joy in the Covid-19 era
Colourful, hat-shaped parasols bring joy to people and tourists in Nanjing, China in a world governed by isolation and uncertainty. With millions across the globe affected mentally and emotionally by Covid-19, we started to rethink and prioritize certain aspects of our
Tan France x Etsy collaboration
Tan France, Queer Eye's style guru and Next In Fashion presenter, encapsulates his signature style in a brand-new, limited-edition collection of handmade lifestyle pieces in collaboration with the giant Etsy. Tan's line is focused on homeware items, loungewear and body
Fashion’s continuous love affair with anime
Gucci’s latest release features iconic ‘one piece’ pirates, Luffy and Zoro, in a manga style look book, as anime’s diversion into the fashion world steadily progresses. Eiichiro Oda was hired by Gucci in order to create cover artwork for the brand's
Caroline Hirons’ big beauty raffle for covid-hit salons
Skincare guru Caroline Hirons has launched a huge beauty raffle on behalf of the Beauty Backed Charity Organisation, aiming to raise over £500,000n for clinics, aestheticians, make-up artists and therapists who were affected by the pandemic. Caroline, the author of 'the
Netflix’s Emily in Paris Star Lily Collins and Her 5 Best Chic Outfits
Chic princess Lily Collins has been teasing some gorgeous outfits on her Instagram ahead of the Netflix original Emily in Paris premiere, in which she plays the lead role: Miss Emily Cooper. Her timeless style has always been a stand-out with
We’re back and better than ever: welcoming our students back to campus
After six months off campus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fashion journalism students at the University of Sunderland are back on campus for the new academic year, meaning Fashion North contributors will be back to posting regular content. A mixture of
Rocha’s Royal Reference
Fashion North picks their favourite look from Simone Rocha’s London Fashion Week S/S21. This is one of my favourite looks from London Fashion Week as I love the bone-like lines created on the dress. I feel like the cream colour of
Pin curls are back and revived from the 1930s!
Back in the 1930s, pin curls were a popular styling method used to achieve big bouncy curls. Fast forward to 2020 and pin curls are back, better than ever, and we are so here for it. Pin curls are a
Responsible shopping: My lockdown online buys
Being stuck in the house during quarantine really increases the risk of compulsive shopping and, as a huge YouTube fan, I’ve noticed that I spend more hours watching beauty gurus and influencers and implicitly being tempted to buy more unnecessary
Strawbsession: the bag you must have this season
When worn, the woven totes are more than a summer staple and can add a Monaco-inspired detail to your look. Strawbsession is influenced by the last century’s trends, but it also mirrors the zeitgeist of society today’s edgy style. The new
A shoppers guide to surviving Coronavirus
Help save the 'Indies!' The outbreak of coronavirus is causing shoppers to go stockpiling mad, here's a guide to help you get what you need and help others in the process. As members of the public we have a responsibility to
Talent-spot the next hot fashion designer at students’ catwalk show
Think you can spot the next Stella McCartney or Gareth Pugh? Sunderland University's fashion design and promotion students are hosting a catwalk show to present their own handmade garments. The end of year show will take place on Thursday May 7 from