Fashion on the farm

Many farmers find themselves taking on a sideline to help make ends meet. But selling designer dresses? It’s not exactly an obvious second career.

Yet that's exactly what Co Down beef farmer Stephen Beck does. "I noticed that many girls wouldn't wear a dress more than once or twice. That's what gave me the idea to set up the business." Off-the-peg items normally cost between £60 (€75) and £200 (€250), and Beck resells them for between £25 (€31) and £45 (€56). Facebook.com/fashion2u.co.uk