Finding confidence via fashion: escaping anxiety through menswear and style
I grew up in cold, rural, middle-of-nowhere Scotland as a terribly anxious child and teenager. Long curly hair and a reserved persona tried and failed to mask a swathe of insecurity that was extraordinarily difficult to overcome as a young
Come Black Friday shopping at The Bridges
Here at Fashion North, we all love a bargain, so with Black Friday weekend finally here we have found the best deals for you on the high street. First of all, before we get into the good stuff, Black Friday has
Visiting Zara’s brand-new Metrocentre store
Following our last article on Zara's reopening in the Metrocentre (read here), it was only right that we visited the new store to check it out for ourselves! The first noticeable difference has got to be the size of the store.
Fashion History: Chanel and her love of Tweed
Fashion North looks back at the lasting influence of Chanel As a medium of connecting the past and the present, fashion continues to influence our lives. One of those is Chanel, a label that showcases the beauty of luxury with simplicity.
The Roaring Twenties. How to create the look now.
The 'Roaring Twenties' was a time of liberation, innovation, fun, and fashion. Many incredible fashion firsts happened during the era when women were no longer restricted to uncomfortable corsets, and wearing trousers became a style trend rather than a practical piece
Fashion styling challenge: Fit for the autumn breeze
September marks the beginning of the season of the falling leaves. To follow the needs and temperature of the season, a lot of stores are showcasing their own collection of clothing for Autumn. However, it will always be a question
Fashion giant Zara opens latest flagship store at the Metrocentre
The highly-anticipated new Zara flagship store opened its doors on Wednesday for the first time after being closed for refurbishment for several months, but long queues and low stock left some fashion fans disappointed. Demand was so high for Zara's looks
She’s a Barbie Girl: My top five favourite Margot Robbie’s Barbie Looks
Barbie has definitely been on everyone's minds recently, and with the release of Greta Gerwig's Barbie this Friday; rightly so. Gerwig's casting of Margot Robbie as Barbie is nothing short of perfect, and Margot Robbie's press promotion of the movie has
Harry’s Styles: Four looks inspired by the icon himself
As we all know, Harry Styles is iconic for not only his music, but his fashion too, and with a career of 13 years so far, Harry has shown us many different eras, all of which hugely vary regarding style. With
Embracing Me Time
A Solo Beach Trip in SS23 Beachwear The North East is lucky enough to have some of the most beautiful coastal towns and beaches, including the infamous Tynemouth. Whether it's a typical North East windy day, or a warm summer's evening,
Addiction, Anorexia and A-class drugs: The problems with our favourite TikTok aesthetics
The world of social media has done some truly amazing things: uniting families, providing safe spaces, and sparking national movements, but there may be a darker side to the pretty picture of these online communities. TW: discussion of mental health disorders,
A return to form and teased “reset” brings success for Demna’s Balenciaga
Among the many shows taking place at the recent Paris Fashion Week, the most hotly anticipated has easily been Balenciaga, with fashion industry members worldwide paying close attention to the newest offerings from Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia. Following a recent controversy