The North has always been a place where creativity meets graft. From the textile mills of Yorkshire and the cotton …
How to Compete When the Giants Move Fast: What Boohoo Teaches Small Boutiques About Strategy and Survival
The Big Picture: Fashion Is Still About Power If you’re a small independent fashion boutique, whether you’re on a Northern …
Who We Supported – Northern Talent
Celebrating Northern Fashion in 2025: The Designers and Retailers We Proudly Supported 2025 has been a landmark year for Up …
Why the North Needs a Pan-Northern Creative Industries Conference — and Who Needs to Be in the Room
Across recent months, a pattern has become increasingly clear in conversations with designers, retailers, photographers, educators, investors and policymakers across …
An Open Letter to Northern Leaders: Networks, Heritage and the Future of Our Creative Economy
Across the North of England, politicians frequently speak about pride of place, levelling up, regeneration and opportunity. Yet for those …
From Studio to Store: Why Advertising and Social are not the Solution.
“Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.”— John Wanamaker John …
How Independent Northern Designers Can Scale Without Losing Creative Control
Independent designers across the North of England — from Manchester’s street-influenced ateliers to Leeds’ emerging luxury studios, Newcastle’s sustainable pioneers, …
Runway Realities: What Emerging Northern Models Should Expect in 2026
For every model based in Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Sheffield or Bradford, 2026 brings a new set of dynamics. The …
Designer Casting Call – Northern Peak
Promotional Photography to match the beauty of your creations. In June UNR are taking to the peaks. Join us as …
Back the North: Why Supporting Small Independent Fashion Businesses in the UK Matters This Christmas
– Post Image is local clothing entrepreneur Dean Wiltshire – Dwilts on socials. – As the festive season rolls in, …
All Roads Lead to London: Why the UK’s Economic Gravity Needs to Shift North
If you look at a road map of Britain, you can literally see the problem. Every major motorway seems to …
Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Northern Boutiques Deserve to Be Seen
This article explains why Boutiques struggle to get website visitors and explains how to improve visitor numbers to their websites …
