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26/03/2023

VERY EXCITING NEWS!! --> has partnered with to launch , a new community for contemporary Northern brands which will be kicking off with the inaugural North is Now pop-up shop next month 🎉⁠
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The pop-up, running 29 April - 8 May, at TYRO (studios) in Shipley, Bradford, will showcase 24 hand-picked independent brands based in the North of England, with products spanning fashion, homeware and beauty to stationery, chocolate and publishing. ⁠
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We can't wait to introduce you to the participating brands over the coming weeks, and hope you'll join us in Shipley during the 10-day extravaganza to discover them all in person...⁠
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29 April - 8 May 2023⁠
TYRO (studios), 42 Westgate, Shipley BD18 3QX⁠
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19/10/2021

The Winter 2021 issue of "Gifts from the North" is now live!

52 pages of gifting inspiration from 80 Northern brands & designer-makers - sign up now to download your free copy!

https://fabricofthenorth.co.uk/gift-guide-access/

05/02/2021

The Gifts from the North Spring 2021 edition is now live!

Over the 42 page shoppable guide you will find a wide selection of beautifully crafted & considered gifts to treat yourself, your Valentine, your mum & others this Spring!

Sign up to access now: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/601d5eb9fa7051713d2aa1de

01/11/2020

The Gifts from the North Winter 2020 downloadable gift guide is here! 🌟⁠
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After yesterday's National Lockdown announcement it is more important than ever to support our local small businesses and designer-makers to help them stay afloat during these difficult times. Ditch Amazon, and instead discover over 70 wonderful Northern businesses in the curated 42-page guide, with beautifully crafted, considered and ethically made gift ideas for all budgets and styles. ⁠
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Simply sign up to the Fabric of the North mailing list to access it: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5f9e9c5eca796f1215d9f357

⁠You can unsubscribe at any time, but why would you want to? The Fabric of the North monthly digest will bring you exclusive early access to interviews, articles, promotions and (hopefully) events, helping you discover even more lovely local businesses in 2021, and beyond!

12/10/2020

Supporting local businesses is SO important right now to make sure our favourites stay afloat, which is why I've compiled the "Gifts from the North" directory on Fabric of the North. You can filter by region and product type to help you this Xmas - https://fabricofthenorth.co.uk/directory/

24/08/2020

One of the biggest collective takes from lockdown has been the need to prioritise self-care and create little moments of calm and inner peace in our lives, even in the face of global upheaval. Fabric of the North meets three ethical wellbeing brands who have developed their own unique skincare and aromatherapy formulations to help soothe your mind and body from the stressors of the 21st Century...

Featuring Bonum Pellis, Pamoja & The ede store.

https://fabricofthenorth.co.uk/3-northern-skincare-brands/

Discover modern wellbeing brands Bonum Pellis, Pamoja and ede, who offer ethical and sustainable self care products crafted in the North.

17/08/2020

11/08/2020

While lockdown certainly brought increased digital connections via a frenzied uptake in online video-calling services such as Skype and Zoom, a return to a more traditional method of communication such a letter-writing speaks to a fundamental desire for a more considered, and authentic, connection. Discover 3 Northern printmakers over on Fabric of the North now, who beautiful greetings card designs that are perfect for sending a little heartfelt note to a loved one.. inc. Rachel Victoria Hillis Illustration

https://fabricofthenorth.co.uk/northern-artists-greetings-cards/

Discover 3 Northern artists offering beautiful greetings cards that are ideal for reviving the lost art of letter writing in 2020.

29/07/2020

Thanks to the explosion in the UK CBD market over the past few years, more people than ever are discovering its many wellbeing benefits and considering incorporating it into their busy modern lifestyles. Aire CBD is one of the new breed of CBD brands on the market, founded last year in Leeds by Oliver Harris and Adam Flanagan.

Head over to Fabric of the North to find out how they are standing out from the crowd: https://fabricofthenorth.co.uk/aire-cbd-leeds/

29/07/2020

Could there really be one dress that fits all women? Yes indeed, say luxury ethical fashion brand Careaux, founded by Manchester sisters Laura & Rachel Beattie. “We all have different shapes, styles, sizes and these change over time too," Rachel told me. "I wanted to create a dress that changed to fit each and every woman, so no woman would have to try on a dress again and want to change something about herself in order to fit into it.”

Discover how they achieved it, and all the impressive ways the brand strives to be a "force for good" over on Fabric of the North now: https://fabricofthenorth.co.uk/careaux-fashion-manchester/

24/07/2020

Starting a new business can be a challenge at the best of times, but starting one in 2020 has certainly presented a whole new set of challenges to overcome! Fabric of the North meets five new Northern-based businesses who’ve set up shop in 2020, to discover what drives them, how they’ve weathered the recent storms, and what their plans are for the future…

Featuring Nettle + Tansy, Shrimp's House & Klay Made.

https://fabricofthenorth.co.uk/new-northern-brands-2020/

5 Northern brands launched in 2020: Nettle+Tansy (glassware), Narvi (concrete homewares), Uva (bags), KlayMade (jewellery) & Shrimp's House (online shop)

07/07/2020

If you're interested in the 'why' behind , I've written a little intro to the new website in my July Editor's Letter.. https://fabricofthenorth.co.uk/editors-letter-july/

06/07/2020

And it's live! Now more than ever, I believe it is important to be looking close to home for products and brands that champion ethical and sustainable ways of living. Maybe you'll find a new favourite on here too.. https://fabricofthenorth.co.uk