As the high street falls, online shopping rises
High streets are on the decline following the rise of online purchases from consumers. Since 2020 online shopping has risen due to an increase in platforms and a decrease in shops available on the high street for shoppers to browse. Platforms such
Spring’s here! Or is it? We don’t know what to wear
The sun was shining, we all ditched our winter coats and boots, and basked in the mini-heatwave. But then, hang on, Mother Nature threw a curveball bringing back winter with a vengeance with non-stop rain and SNOW (yes, snow!) . The Met
The Fashion Bible opens its first store in Sunderland ahead of Christmas
The online brand The Fashion Bible has opened its first brick-and-mortar shop in Sunderland city centre after more than 10 years in the business. From loungewear to knitwear and glitter dresses, the clothing brand sells stylish and affordable pieces that led
The high street and its people: what’s next for them?
Amid an unprecedented combined threat from online retail and Covid-19, Rebecca Redford investigates the human cost of the crisis on the high street. Fashion retail on the high street has been struggling for a many years, as the number of people
Dress up or down on December 25? The Fashion North edit
With just two weeks until Christmas Day, we are all frantically shopping for presents, wrapping and organising this year's festive celebrations. But let's not forget our outfits. Will you be dressing up in something sparkly or staying cosy and comfy in
Glam up your hair this Christmas with the best hair accessories
Unfortunately, Christmas won’t be the same as usual this year. For some people, the restrictions might mean that you can’t celebrate the traditional way, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t still look your best. Whether you’re planning on having a
EXCLUSIVE: “I’m worried and confused” – Miss Selfridge assistant on possible job loss
A North East Miss Selfridge sales assistant has reacted to the news that the high street chain may collapse. Chloe Mitchell, 20, had only just learned that Philip Green's Arcadia retail empire, owner of Topshop, Miss Selfridge, Burton and Dorothy Perkins
My Freshers Week TopShop purchase
We are all shocked at the news that TopShop may collapse. Megan Fitzmaurice recalls how her first Fashion North assignment in September 2018 ended up with a purchase! On our very first university trip to Eldon Square in Newcastle, we were
My first Topshop shopping spree
As news of the potential collapse of TopShop and other Arcadia fashion stores breaks, Fashion North deputy editor Lucy Britnell recalls her first TopShop spree These days, the majority of nine-year-olds are asking for toys or even iPhones for Christmas. But
My TopShop jeans helped me gain my body confidence
As news of the potential collapse of TopShop breaks, Fashion North editor Caitlyn McAdam reflects on the time she discovered how the high street store
BREAKING: Thousand of jobs at risk at TopShop, Miss Selfridge and Dorothy Perkins
The Arcadia Group empire which owns high street labels such as Topshop, Burton and Dorothy Perkins could face collapse within days, putting 15,000 jobs at risk, it has been reported today. It is another blow to the fashion retail industry hit
GenZ takeover for Celine’s SS21 collection
It’s clear that Celine's creative director Hedi Slimane has spent his time during the pandemic researching and designing a collection that a new generation will want to wear. Slimane tapped into the internet-crazed generation Z through a collection restyling Celine’s classic