Turning the tables east
Culture appropriation and the lack of Asian representation are highlighted at their finest when Asian culture is borrowed or stolen by western fashion designers, film directors and singers under the guise of “making art and pop culture”. In another parallel
My roller coaster relationship with my prom dress
We all have that one dress in our archives that we go through phases of both loving and hating. Mine just so happens to be my Prom Dress. I couldn’t really tell you what I was like in secondary school,
Sunderland boutiques launch 2020 prom dress lines
Orders have been flooding in for two Sunderland occasionwear boutiques as they introduce new prom trends for the upcoming year. Encore Evenings and Bridal and The One Boutique started stocking their new line of Prom dresses in November 2019. The One Boutique
The lady in red
In life, we all have a certain object or place that feels [particularly special to us. This can be for many reasons, some happy, some sad, or even a mixture of both. For a lot of people, this could be
How the prom I never had made me the woman I am today
When I was 14, I refused to attend school. After years of bullying, I couldn’t face it any longer. I decided that my future wouldn’t have anything more to do with education. The school and I came to a compromise, I
Get the perfect graduation look with Dressi, QP Jewellers and Gold Boutique
WITH graduation season just around the corner, we here at Fashion North understand how difficult it is trying to find the perfect prom dress. We teamed up with occasion wear brand www.dressi.co.uk and jewellery brands QP Jewellers and Gold Boutique to
Prom Makeup Tips with Jemma Porter
PROM season is almost upon us so professional make-up artist Jemma Porter showed Fashion North how to get the perfect prom look. "'I've gone for a very soft, glam look, which is perfect for prom", said Jemma, who did the
From a coma to prom night – my story
From my early teens, I had enormous boobs and while having big boobs is every teenage girl’s dream it was more like my living nightmare. My boobs were of great size and weight that killed my back and shoulders to
Stand out at Prom this Summer
Prom is practically a rite of passage for young girls these days. It marks the end of secondary education, and introduces them to the world of work or further education. Choosing the perfect prom dress can be tricky. You want to
The Prom Show comes to Northumbria University
The Prom Show comes to Northumbria University this Sunday (March 8). The charity event, brought to you by 2 Non Blondes, raises money for North East’s Metro Radio Cash 4 Kids and will be hosted in a room set up ready
Behind the scenes of Spark Proms
If you don’t already know, Spark Magazine are producing their first Prom Special. Fashion North are taking over the next issue to bring you everything you need to know about your upcoming prom. From what to wear, to how to do
Pressed Prom and Bridal Prom Extravaganza
We attended the Prom Extravaganza on February 10, hosted by Pressed Prom and Bridal Boutique. It was an amazing night of catwalks, beauty demonstrations, dresses, shoes, bags and beauty products. The evening began with browsing the stalls filled with all that sparkles