The Manc • 16th July 2021

How to support your favourite Mancunian small businesses this summer

Small businesses, boutiques and independent labels are the bread and butter of Manchester, they’re our beating heart. However, after a difficult year of store closures and mapping a pandemic, our local businesses may not be as safe as we once presumed.

The Manc • 16th July 2021

The hidden Manchester sneaker store selling £10k Air Jordans and rare Yeezys

Local sneaker fanatics can enjoy access to some of the most prestigious trainers in the world today – and it’s all thanks to Manchester’s first-ever sneaker consignment store. Sneaker 63 is the city’s hottest location for rare kicks and clothing – offering top-notch trainers that are guaranteed to be authentic.

The Manc • 9th July 2021

The University of Manchester responds to student outcry over moving lectures online

This follows the university’s recent announcement that the upcoming academic year will consist of ‘blended learning’, rather than a full return to campus for students.

The Manc • 7th July 2021

MMU student receives top award at Graduate Fashion Week

Manchester is filled with talented designers, but the latest fashionista to join the ranks is student Jasmin Bourne, who received the top prize at this year’s Graduate Fashion Week.

The Manc • 2nd July 2021

Bond: The Didsbury boutique pioneering laidback ladies' style this summer

As the summer calendar begins to fill out with social events and pub trips, you may be looking to freshen up your wardrobe. For a laidback look, Bond in Didsbury is your best bet.

The Manc • 18th June 2021

A music lover's guide to style in Manchester

From band tees to music-influenced accessories, Manchester is filled with ways to unite your music and style tastes. There’s currently a growing interest in using fashion to commemorate your favourite bands and music genres, and Manchester is no exception – it has potentially the country’s richest music history to draw from.

The Manc • 18th June 2021

Manchester's best vegan treats and delicious desserts

Greater Manchester is filled with venues serving up some of the most mouth-watering desserts – and many of them are actually vegan. If you want to satisfy your sweet tooth – you desperately need to try out these indulgent vegan desserts found across the boroughs.

The Manc • 4th June 2021

Mancunian favourite, Banana Vintage, has launched a quirky homeware collection

Banana Vintage is renowned across Greater Manchester for its old-school offerings, selling various handpicked items ranging from the 60s to Y2k style. However, this online boutique’s newest launch is a series of adorable handmade homeware pieces.

The Manc • 29th May 2021

Aria Cove: The smash-hit womenswear brand created by two MMU fashion grads

Aria Cove was launched in 2018 by two MMU students, and in the blink of an eye, it has become one of the city’s most popular Instagrammable boutiques. With 28k Instagram followers and counting, there’s no doubt that Aria Cove has made a splash in the world of fashion.

The Manc • 21st May 2021

MMU students create children’s hospital gowns from donated football shirts

Manchester Metropolitan University is transforming Manchester City jerseys into hospital gowns for Royal Manchester’s Children Hospital. MMU’s Manchester Fashion Institute has pioneered the new project to support kids undergoing hospital treatment – dedicating their time to crafting creative gowns from footy shirts.

The Manc • 30th April 2021

Meet Abayas Boutique: Manchester’s leading luxury ‘House of Hijab’

Shahida could see there was a style obstacle for Manchester’s Islamic community. And she thought she knew how to fix it. In 1995, she embarked on a mission to develop style-conscious yet wearable Islamic clothing – working with her husband Altaf to launch Abayas Boutique – and the city’s leading luxury ‘House of Hijab’ was born.

The Manc • 30th April 2021

Lunar Thorn: Manchester's newest adventure apparel brand launched in lockdown

Lockdown divided the nation into two categories: The outdoor explorers and the Netflix binge-watchers. And one local clothing brand is catering to both. Lunar Thorn adventure apparel was launched in lockdown by Paige Rose – a Mancunian single mother who wanted to create eco-conscious adventure threads that doubled as loungewear.

The Manc • 23rd April 2021

Some of the central Manchester nail salons you need to visit this spring

After months of boredom-induced nail biting and chipped polish from unsuccessful manicures at home, we’ve never been more ready to have our glamorous nails back…

The Manc • 16th April 2021

MMU fashion show archives give us a glimpse of the city’s fashion throughout the decades

Manchester Metropolitan University’s annual fashion show has functioned as the perfect platform for Manc students to rep the leading trends since the 1950s – as well as pioneering some iconic styles of their own. The city’s fashion scene has evolved considerably over the past 60 years – and with the help of MMU’s runway archives, we’re taking a trip down memory lane to explore how style has moved with the times.

The Manc • 9th April 2021

10 independent Manchester clothing boutiques to check out as the shops reopen

I’m sure many people are already geared up for their first post-lockdown shopping trip, whether it’s a visit to The Trafford Centre or stocking up on Primark’s latest offerings. But there is much more to Manchester’s shopping scene than these big-name brands – the city is filled with hidden gems that will also be welcoming back customers on Monday.

The Manc • 9th April 2021

Manchester sewers invited to take part in 'fashion revolution'

Manchester is determined to make a difference and help in any way possible – and two local brands are doing their bit with a crafts-making project. Kala Clothing and Manchester Fashion Movement have teamed up together for the #craftivismmcr exhibition – inviting all Manc sewing specialists to create their own miniature garments.

The Manc • 2nd April 2021

The Manchester movement campaigning for change in the fashion industry

Not all style businesses have the same agenda. Take Manchester Fashion Movement, for instance. Committed to “future-proofing the world” and creating a more ethical, sustainable and collective fashion industry, MFM was launched in early 2020 to address some of the fashion industry’s most urgent issues whilst promoting local brands in the process.

The Manc • 2nd April 2021

Early noughties fashion is making a comeback in Manchester

Clothing trends are constantly reinventing past looks, and the North West is no exception – harbouring a vintage obsession and adoration for bucket hats. But the latest trend to hit the city is noughties nostalgia – as people take inspiration from pop culture icons and films such as Mean Girls and Clueless for a ‘Y2K look’.

The Manc • 26th March 2021

Buzz: The NHS service helping Manchester keep bee-lieving

The council has been working closely with local partners to provide a wide range of activities for young people as families begin to get out and about again after more than three months indoors.

The Manc • 26th March 2021

The Fallowfield clothing brand styling Manchester's students

Manchester’s best vintage boutiques and thrift stores that you need to visit Shopping second-hand is often thought of as buying old, unwanted clothes in an extremely limited selection of styles and sizes. But Manchester's vintage and thrift boutiques are completely reversing that stereotype.