fashion
3rd July 2023 | By Keja Isaac-Sofekun
Fashion industry are ruthless with body confidence curve modelsRejection in the way, her brows pulled together in a sympathetic gaze, the hand on her shoulder to provide comfort but instead doing the opposite.
26th June 2023 | By Keja Isaac-Sofekun
The screeching sound of dump trucks unloading is deafeningA big message in the sustainability landscape is to wear what you own. But these eco-friendly brands are tempting consumers to make additional purchases
14th June 2023 | By Khushreet Johal
From Man Met fashion student to global ambassador for the United Nations as a Model UN youth leaderMan Met fashion student Khushreet Johal discusses her work as a youth leader for the United Nations
9th November 2022 | By Chloe Graber
Black creatives soirée at central library part of Black History Month is huge successA new organisation aiming to change the way black people are perceived is celebrating after its first event promoting black creativity was a sell-out. More...
27th October 2022 | By Chloe Graber
Black history month celebrated through creativity at central library eventBlack creativity celebratory evening in Manchester Central Library Fashion show, art exhibition, word performance Brought by Bob Expo, Cultureville and Business IP Greater Manchester Carole...
26th October 2022 | By Chloe Graber
Ambitious plan revealed by Selfridges to go carbon neutral by 2040Selfridges shares its first results on Project Earth Store moves its carbon-free objectives forward by 10 years Aims to reach ‘reuse and resale’ goals by...
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...
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...
29th June 2022 | By nq_admin
The 7000-km journey of sustainable fashion innovation: From Manchester to Delhi
9th March 2022 | By Toni Clarke
Max Mara’s Ian Griffiths announces scholarships for BAME students at Manchester Fashion InstituteMan Met alumni and creative director for luxury fashion brand Max Mara, Ian Griffiths, has announced a series of scholarships available for BAME students to join...
19th October 2020 | By Megan Wilkinson
Man Met graduate successfully launches new business during the covid-19 lockdownA Man Met graduate and entrepreneur who launched a new business venture during lockdown says covid-19 has secured her future. Morgan Allen started her own...
26th May 2020 | By Imogen Campion
Man Met students collaborate on fashion and journalism project with university in IndiaThe international collaboration between Manchester Metropolitan University and Pearl Academy in Delhi was established to explore a range of current issues within the fashion industry, such...
30th January 2019 | By nq_admin
Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams discusses new tech venture at Manchester Metropolitan UniversityMaisie Williams, most famously known for her character Arya Stark in HBO’s Game of Thrones, spoke to a sold-out crowd this afternoon at Manchester Metropolitan...
3rd January 2019 | By Dom Poli
NQ reporter discusses his top 5 Spots for vintage clothes in ManchesterIt’s no secret that Manchester’s Northern Quarter is the new, hip place to be when it comes to the city. With its vibrant graffiti, quirky coffee shops and an array of bars, there is no shortage of things to see and do. This is much the same with it’s fashion, as independent retailers are popping up all the time.
11th December 2018 | By Hannah Lemoine
Raising awareness of the harmful effects of the fast fashion industry on the environment #slowdownfastfashionA campaign to #SlowDownFastFashion This is a campaign to raise awareness of the environmental impacts of fast fashion. Fast fashion is defined as ‘inexpensive clothing produced...
26th January 2018 | By [email protected]
MMU fashion art students feature in i-D magazine as part of focus on young talent in the northThe work of fashion art students at MMU are being featured in renowned fashion magazine i-D magazine. The magazine set a live brief to create...
25th October 2017 | By nq_admin
Campaign launched to abolish the ‘curve’ section and house all clothing sizes togetherIn recent years fashion brands and websites have started to introduce the ‘curve section’. Seemingly, a less offensive way of saying ‘plus size’, but nevertheless...
15th March 2017 | By nq_admin
Art Review: Fashion on the Ration at The Imperial War Museum North‘Recycle an old blanket into a warm winter dress’; it may not sound glamorous and in-trend but although fashion was rationed in the 40’s, creativity...
13th March 2017 | By nq_admin
VIDEO: Wayne Hemingway: “you’re not born with talent, you earn it”It was a miserable Friday morning in Manchester and the glimpse of Spring and sunshine we had seen earlier in the week had been washed...
13th March 2017 | By nq_admin
MMU Fashion Students Make A Statement In Protest-Themed ShowThroughout history, protests have been demonstrated to make an array of statements. They are founded on outrage and unite masses of people together to push...