Football fan and vintage enthusiast Melissa Johnson, who cohosts the podcast Wise Men Say, told me how she loves vintage clothes because she's fascinated by the story behind them - and I love Steal Their Style for exactly the same reason. It's so interesting to me to discover what people do for a living, or their hobbies and interests, and how that might be reflected in the way they dress.
Out in the Northern Quarter again this week, I was lucky enough to meet a shoe designer, a Lithuanian artist and male fashion influencer, as well as Sunderland lass Melissa, stylish Sam and a gig-goer on their way back from a The 1975 gig.
There's been a real mix of looks, too, from leopard print coats and leather blazers to vintage dresses and statement scarves. While some items have been bought new from the likes of ASOS and Lazy Oaf, it seems shoppers are largely opting for more sustainable options and second-hand finds in 2023.
