Clothes - threads to get dressed up for

Anyone who fancies side stepping the revolving dancefloor of high street trends will find there are many rails to browse through in Newcastle and Gateshead. Here’s three of our favourite first ports of call.

There are many to follow and swoon over. But in the meantime, we want you to tell us where you like to get the clothes for your back.

During lockdown, many shops, sellers and designers took their businesses online – so take a look there if you can’t visit in person! There’s always a way to buy local!

Rummage

What is it? The signs outside this near neighbour of the Heaton Perk café proclaim ‘DRESS AGENCY’ and ‘Ladies’ Nearly New Fashion Boutique’. The Rummage Facebook page makes clear that…

Flea Circus

What is it? A one-stop shop for across-the-board loveliness in Newcastle, Flea Circus showcases more than 40 independent sellers who are co-habiting in harmony in a spacious unit just on…

The Yesterday Society

What is it? A retro-soaked shop in Newcastle’s Grainger Market, The Yesterday Society – which also has a lovely space in the brilliant Flea Circus and another in Whitley Bay’s…

FLIP American Clothing

What is it? A proper treat of an emporium when it comes to genuine American vintage clothing, Flip Clothing has been ‘importing to the Toon since 1978’.  Presenting ever-updated rails…

Union

What is it? A clothes store situated on the cobbles of High Bridge in the city centre, Union has been bringing the style-lovers of Tyneside a non-stop parade of casual…