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
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
Hiding behind my boyfriend’s hoodie
My first “I love you” would come only a month before my now boyfriend of almost three years would leave to build a school in Kenya. We had gone from seeing each other practically every day to a singular text
Durham gets a stylish illuminated makeover for Lumiere Light Festival
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaflO1jJJbE Lumiere Light Festival returned to Durham for the fifth time this weekend, swathing the city in a resplendent display of dazzling lights. The incredible lights transformed Durham from a quintessential university town, to a radiant, modern city. Organised by Artichoke, a leading
We make the £275 Christopher Kane Crocs for £11.49
Love them or hate them (most of us here at Fashion North despise them), there’s no denying the growing presence of Crocs on the runway. Often hailed the world’s ugliest shoe, Crocs have been given a high fashion makeover in the
Checks win in the BAFTA Breakthrough Brits style stakes
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts held an event yesterday announcing the Breakthrough Brits of 2017. BAFTA work with 20 future stars in film, TV and gaming industries and support them to further their careers. The event was sponsored
Essential Instagram posts you NEED on your feed this Autumn
Autumn really is the perfect season for our Instagram feeds. Crunchy fallen leaves in rich hues of russet red and deep mustard, the vibrant orange of a fresh pumpkin, and the signature Starbucks logo of a Pumpkin Spice Latte; the
Slogan T Shirts – Our best and worst
When Maria Grazia Chiuri took the helm at Christian Dior in 2016, her debut Spring/ Summer 2017 collection was an instant hit. Her simple white t-shirts emblazoned with the proud slogan “WE SHOULD ALL BE FEMINISTS” was an instant sell
How The Great British Bake Off’s Noel Fielding became our new style icon
When the outlandish and slightly gothic comedian Noel Fielding was announced to take over from Mel & Sue’s presenter role, it came as a bit of a shock to all lovers of The Great British Bake Off. However, this unconventional choice
LFW AW17: Mary Katrantzou
A magical spectacular hit the runway when Mary Katrantzou showcased an AW17 collection inspired by the Disney film Fantasia. Known in the fashion community for her intricate prints and beautifully detailed garments, she offered exactly that. As the lights faded, the
“I would have my wedding in someone’s back garden!” Fashion North meets Sarah Jayne Adams
Features Editor and advocate blogger Sarah Jayne Adams explains how tough it is to plan your future wedding when working in the industry. Although knowing the ins and outs of bridal, this local lass wants to keep it creative and
Gift Guide: For the baker in your life
We all have that friend that binge watches the Great British Bake Off and is an avid culinary artist in the kitchen, so we've found some great quirky baking gifts to give this Christmas. From embossed rolling pins to personalised tins