River Island launches anti-bullying campaign “Labels are for Clothes”
Bullying has been a part of society for many years and with social media on the uprise it's almost impossible to escape it. River Island has partnered with anti-bullying charity Ditch The Label to fully embrace all of their customers
ASOS features visibly disabled model in activewear campaign
While most brands have embraced diversity over the last few years, very few have featured women or men with noticeable disabilities in their advertising campaigns. However, ASOS have released a new activewear campaign featuring models of various backgrounds, genders and abilities
2017: The year fashion went bonkers
With 2018 only two days away, we here at Fashion North felt it was only right to reflect on some of the most bizarre fashion trends of 2017. From terrible transparent trousers to double denim disasters, we’ve been shocked and
“Stranger Teens” New Year’s Eve Party
Finished watching the second season of Stranger Things? It's okay because we have you covered. Some of the Fashion North girls have substituted the idea of prosecco and partying this New Year for a "Stranger Teens" amusements party. Take a look
12 Days of Christmas: 9 Ladies Dancing! How to look after your feet this festive season (plus the best party shoes!)
Tis the season to party, and of course that means dusting off those statement heels for your Christmas soirée. Those December parties may be fun, but they take their toll on your poor feet. As well as bringing you the finest party
Christmas Gifts for Him
Less than a week until Christmas Day and you've got no idea what to buy for him? The Fashion North team put together our best and most affordable Christmas gift ideas --- from accessories to grooming and gadgets to after shaves. You may also fancy giving
12 Days of Christmas: 7 Swans a Swimming Costumes
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love gave to me, seven swans a-swimming costumes! Whether you've got a little winter getaway booked (lucky you), a spa day, or are just trying to get in more exercise for your New Year's
Good year, bad year for diversity in fashion
2017 was fashion’s most diverse year yet. More models of colour appeared on magazine covers than ever before, illustrating that diversity is not a trend, it’s a reality. However, it was still the worst of times. The first Vogue cover produced under Edward
Does our fashion future depend upon gender neutralisation?
“Why do we force these stereotypes onto our children before they are even able to talk, let alone make a decision?” says Sam Robin Clarke, gender-neutral activist. The gender-neutral concept is a growing area of focus in today’s society. We now
How you can help your local charity shops this Christmas and New Year
Christmas is a time for giving and people embrace that by giving more to charity in the winter months. But, what about the rest of the year? The Charities Aid Foundation UK Giving 2017 report found that, following donating money, giving
12 days of Christmas: 2 turtle doves: How to style a turtle neck jumper
Turtle necks and how to style them via GIPHY Winter season is always the best with cosy knits, patterned trousers and detailed boots, just to name a few. On the second day of Christmas my true love gave to me, two turtle doves.
Redesigning fashion’s future: the Ellen MacArthur Foundation report outlines the economic problems in the textile industry
Just one of the problems highlighted in the new report published by the Ellen MacArthur Foundation “A New Textiles Economy: Redesigning Fashion's Future” suggests just how bad the textile economy is for the environment. The report outlines that more than half