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Chanel show brings 8 million pound boost to Manchester

Earlier this month, luxury brand Chanel hosted its Métiers d’Art show in the unexpected location of Manchester, bringing to the Northern UK base a celeb-packed guest list and a flair for artisanal craftsmanship. As a result of the event, the city saw a direct economic impact of around eight million pounds, according to figures compiled by...

Fashion

Fashion world descends on UK's Manchester in Chanel show

Scintillating colours and celebrities lit up a gloomy Manchester on Thursday as the British city famous for its past textile industry flaunted the latest fashion in a prestigious Chanel show. Lashed by rain and plunged into winter darkness from 3:30 pm, the city's gritty industrial heritage was not an obvious choice as the setting for the glitz...

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These are the top UK fashion cities outside of London

It is no secret that London is one of the fashion capitals of the world, the central organ of the UK’s fashion industry and therefore where businesses, retailers and designers tend to gravitate towards in the hope of achieving both local and international success. However, in recent years, it appears that despite its breadth, fashion seems to...

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Harvey Nichols, Manchester and The University of Salford MA & BA (hons) Fashion Design courses are pleased to announce the launch of a new collaboration this September

Harvey Nichols, Manchester and The University of Salford MA & BA (hons) Fashion Design courses are pleased to announce the launch of a new collaboration coming this September. UOS x Harvey Nichols (Made in Salford) is a new venture between the luxury retailer and the university’s internationally recognised fashion design course, bringing a...

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Greater Manchester to enter tier 3 lockdown

Greater Manchester is to move to the highest level of Covid-19 restrictions - transitioning from ‘high’ alert to ‘very high’ alert - as the region continues to experience a spike in cases. Under the new tier 3 restrictions, which will come into effect at midnight on Friday 23 October, people “must not socialise with anybody they do not live...

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Manchester fashion students reinterpret famous garments prior to fashion week

London is the heart of Britain’s fashion industry, but Manchester’s fashion scene has been growing steadily over the past few years. Prior to the city’s fashion week, which kicks off on May 21st, the Manchester Art Galler will offer a taste of the future of couture this Thursday (May 3rd). The gallery recently purchased new garments for its...

Retail

Boohoo donates 100,000 pounds to Manchester victim fund

Following the horrific terror attack in Manchester Monday evening, fast-fashion retailer Boohoo has stepped forward and made a donation for those affected by the attack. Boohoo has donated 100,000 pounds to the victim fund set up the Manchester Evening News to support the families of those affected by the attack. The donation will go towards the...