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26th October 2022 | By Chloe Graber
Salford University’s fashion designer invites us to tell the truth about infidelityBeth Moorman wants to open discussion about adultery and demands cheaters to tell the truth Womenswear collection includes fabrics produced from textile scraps Suit from...

12th September 2022 | By nq_admin
Gen(ital)der reveal parties are now the latest for prospective parentsThe term gender reveal is a misnomer. The 12-week scan, completed as a prerequisite to the celebration, in fact infers the foetal sex- of a baby,...

31st August 2022 | By Megan Bennett
Gender fluidity within clothing: has fashion always been gender binary?In contemporary Western society, gender binaries are deeply ingrained in our understandings of cultural norms as demonstrated through gendered clothing: skirts as feminine, suits as...

8th August 2022 | By Alex Bradley
Climate activism and local politics in Manchester: a relationship working towards environmental justiceManchester is one of the cities in the UK that is leading the fight against climate change. The Labour-led council has introduced a wave of policies...

26th July 2022 | By Renae Dacosta
The invisibility of the adultification bias: why are black girls hidden in the real world?When you think about black girls, what comes to mind? What is it about black girls that allows them to be overlooked and discriminated? Why...

20th July 2022 | By Phoebe Rawding
Is sustainability the future of the fast fashion industry?(Header image courtesy of S4S Project) Sustainability has become a buzzword in fashion over the past couple of years with it dominating social media platforms...

30th June 2022 | By nq_admin
Extending the life of our garments to reduce fashion waste: from Manchester to Delhi

29th June 2022 | By nq_admin
The 7000-km journey of sustainable fashion innovation: From Manchester to Delhi

24th June 2022 | By Liam Taylor
‘I wanted to tell the story with the flower’: artist plants pansies at sites of homophobic abuseHomophobia and transphobia have been around as long as the LGBTQ+ community itself. With 64% of LGBTQ+ people experiencing anti-LGBTQ+ violence or abuse, many queer...

16th June 2022 | By Jessica Barnes
Still Parents exhibition breaks the silence on the trauma of baby lossAn exhibition focussing on the grieving voices of parents who have experienced baby loss is being staged at the Whitworth art gallery. The exhibition blends artwork, objects, and poetry...