Is fashion and social media playing a major part in the rise of eating disorders?
Fashion North investigates the rise in eating disorders and whether or not we believe the fashion world and social media are to blame for the way we view ourselves. Eating disorders are increasingly becoming more common and have almost doubled in
Are influencers and bloggers to blame for fast fashion?
It’s becoming clearer now more than ever before that our fashion footprints are having a huge impact on the environment. The fashion industry pollutes from the very source; extracting and processing raw materials from thousands of miles away, plunging communities as
More than 300,000 tonnes of clothing ended up in landfills last year: is this a sign that we should be renting our clothes?
In 2017, over 300,000 tonnes of clothing ended up in landfills as the people of Britain threw away £12.5 billion worth of clothes. With the rise of fast fashion leading to a shortage of sustainable materials, should we be renting
Newcastle event challenges perceptions of modest fashion and celebrates diversity
On November 30, a Fashion Show in Newcastle showed locals how they can dress modestly and still feel stylish. Alongside the show, Ampersand Inventions held a fashion networking event with drinks, laughter and stalls showcasing a range of small business talent. Tickets
Hedi Simane’s first menswear campaign for Celine
Artistic director of Celine Hedi Slimane is a French photographer and designer who according to French Vanity Fair is one of the “50 most influential French people in the World.” He has previously worked for Dior Homme and Yves Saint Laurent
North East fashionistas among most generous when it comes to helping those in need
Fashion lovers in the North East have been showing their charitable side. But, what have they done to help others? Fashion North Investigate. Northern fashion followers have been leading the way in terms of charitable deeds across the UK in
Beyond Fashion North: Episode 6
Welcome to Beyond Fashion North episode 6. In this episode, Lauren Robinson, Kheira Reeks and Candice Farrow discuss a range of topics including the neon fashion trend, hitting the high street this season, the rise of social media influencers and what
V&A announce new Mary Quant exhibition
The Victoria & Albert (V&A) museum is set to honour legendary fashion designer Mary Quant with new exhibition, showcasing her pioneering work from the 60s and 70s. But why is Mary Quant such an iconic fashion figure? She was a revolutionary
A future without my brother
The idea of having a sentimental attachment to a piece of fabric never made sense to me, until September 2018. Aside from 2007, as I pleaded for a pair of Nike Air trainers because 'everyone else had them’, I grew
How celebrities like Ariana Grande are bringing back the thigh-high boot
Trends come and go; all they need is the right attention from the right people. Thigh-high boots have been getting that attention. From Ariana Grande to Jesy Nelson, celebrities are bringing the sultry boot back. While some may wear them simply
Steal Her Style: Stacey Solomon
Tweet us your re-creations on Twitter to @Fashion_North using the hashtag #FNStaceySolomon Fashion North recently shopped the Stacey Solomon X Primark collection, take a look here. Images: Instagram @staceysolomon Why not shop these looks direct: Leopard Print Co-ord Denim Jacket Britney Spears Top Leopard Print Co-ord