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
Home Alone this Christmas morning
From all black everything to festive knitwear, Fashion North recreates scenes from the classic Christmas film, Home Alone.
Four British fashion brands we hope Meghan Markle wears next
Californian girl of the moment and princess-to-be is loving British brands at the moment. The leather tote bag she wore to her first royal engagement might have been controversially not a clutch bag but it still had the 'Meghan effect' and
Kokkino Clothing – Keeping my brother’s memory alive
“Your dreams don’t end, when you’re in the stars.” Sister of Christopher Redhead, Katie, is still fighting to keep her brother’s memory alive with fashion brand, Kokkino clothing. The unisex brand was created with heartache and devastation, following the death
Tartan: How to style one of winter’s biggest trends
Tartan is always a big trend during winter. The Scottish pattern is the perfect staple in your winter wardrobe. But styling the pattern can be hard, but don't worry, we at Fashion North have put together a few outfit ideas to
Newcastle girls host fashion show in aid of the Christie NHS Foundation
Kirsty Wright, Paige Nevans and Loren Evans, all came together to host a charity fashion show in aid of the Christie NHS Foundation. Kirsty, who is Miss Newcastle Galaxy 2017/2018 said: "It is a charity that works alongside Galaxy and it
John McKenzie – How the Mantidy was created
Meet men’s lifestyle brand designer John McKenzie, as he tells us about his brand Mantidy and his journey through his life in the fashion industry. On his way to a meeting at Liberty London to showcase his latest collections, John’s
Is food becoming a fashion statement?
Following the obsession with food on social media, Fashion North looks into whether people are trying to make a fashion statement with their food. We all know the score when you are going out for a nice meal. You spend hours getting