Are collaborations cheapening the fashion and beauty industry?
When a celebrity releases a beauty or fashion collection in collaboration with a brand, it can be exciting for fans and help boost the sales of the brand. However, could it be devaluing the beauty and fashion industry? Fashion North
One size does not fit all: uncovering erratic sizing in the fashion industry
Fitting room meltdowns, online shopping frustrations and confusing sizing are struggles every shopper is familiar with. Often you can be one size in one store and a completely different one in another. Fashion North dives into the problematic world of
From being disowned for being gay to featuring in Italian Vogue
At 27 years old, Sunderland-born Syed Ahmed has made a name for himself in the fashion industry with an Instagram following of more than 63,000. He has worked with brands such as Calvin Klein, Dior beauty and ASOS and appeared
Family Christmas party wear: the Bridges style pod challenge
The Bridges once again set our third-year Fashion Journalism students a styling challenge to create Christmas party looks for all the family to go inside their Style Pod. The team planned and curated the outfits and props from retailers inside
Remembering Virgil Abloh and the fashion legacy he left behind
We don’t mean to exaggerate but, it felt like the earth stood still for a brief moment when news broke out that world-renowned fashion creative Virgil Abloh had passed away on November 28, 2021, shocking the fashion industry and everyone. Virgil
From tacky to fashionable: the best and worst Christmas jumpers of the year
Christmas Jumper day is just around the corner and, we have compiled some of the best and worst Christmas jumpers of the festive season. Whether you like something fashionable and stylish to wear to your local Christmas market or something tacky
The iconic 70s hippie look
1970s fashion had no rules and was all about freedom, bell-bottoms, mini skirts and tie-dye clothing which was popularised by the hippies. The 70s are also known as the decade of disco, which inspired the fashion world with clothing designed
British GQ announces most stylish women of 2022: can we re-write it?
For anyone who has criticised an outfit, five or more fashionable women have complimented it. Here at Fashion North, it is time to reveal the rankings for the most stylish women of 2022. British GQ has recently released the list that
Lady Gaga launches House of Gucci makeup line and you can find it on Amazon
Lady Gaga plays Patrizia Reggiani, the enraged ex-wife of Maurizio Gucci convicted of orchestrating his murder, in what can be described as the most highly anticipated movie of the year. The epitome of Italian glam, House of Gucci, serves some emblematic style moments
House of Gucci: everything you need to know from release date to the stars
House of Gucci, the film all of us fashionistas are desperate to be released sees the icon Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, who notoriously hired a hitman to murder her husband, Maurizio Gucci. Based on the 2001 book House of Gucci
Local businesses collaborate to host fashion event for the Sunderland community
Clipperz Hair Salon and Boutique collaborated with Eaststreet19 Kitchen and Bar to create a fashion show event for the local community. Both are located in Whitburn Village and are situated directly across from each other. Clipperz is owned by sisters Lesley Wilson and Nicola
The All Too Well knit scarf we all want from Taylor Swift’s short film
Lyricist, cat obsessive and now a short film director, Taylor Swift is constantly surprising us. Her latest re-recording of her album Red also comes with a short film directed by Taylor Swift herself and featuring Dylan O’Brien and Sadie Sink