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Imogen Mingos

Imogen Mingos

Head Fashion & Beauty Editor 2023-24 | Awarded Best Newcomer (The Mancunion) at MMG Awards 2023 | Highly Commended for Section Editor of the Year at MMG Awards 2024

Where do sneakers stand in 2023?

Where do sneakers stand in 2023?

The sneaker/ trainer industry has a strong grip over the street style economy and influence. We reviewed Kikikickz’s ‘Sneaker Obsession: A peak into the weird and wonderful sneakerverse’ to find out why and where the sneaker-verse is going next.
Fashion Soc x LGBTQ+ Soc Fashion Show

Fashion Soc x LGBTQ+ Soc Fashion Show

We take a look at UoM’s stunning charity fashion show which was held last week by Makeup, Fashion and LGBTQ+ soc.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania review

Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, the latest MCU movie and first of Phase Five is here, and, unfortunately, it missed more than it hit
Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker

Cal Freeman: My experience as a Queer Irish filmmaker

We talk to Manchester-based Cal Freeman about his experience as a Queer filmmaker, the projects he’s undertaken, and advice for aspiring filmmakers
Reverend and the Makers Live Review: The ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ of Indie Rock?

Reverend and the Makers Live Review: The ‘Heavyweight Champion of the World’ of Indie Rock?

The Mancunion reviews ‘Reverend and the Makers’ live at Manchester Academy ahead of their upcoming album Heatwave In the Cold North
A shifting design model: Lacoste appoints new Creative Design Director and the collaborations continue

A shifting design model: Lacoste appoints new Creative Design Director and the collaborations continue

Less than two weeks after Gucci announced their newest creative director, Lacoste has revealed their new creative design director for the brand! But what does this mean in the world of fashion?
Marc Jacobs’ NYFW Tribute to Vivienne Westwood

Marc Jacobs’ NYFW Tribute to Vivienne Westwood

Marc Jacobs pays homage to the late Vivienne Westwood in New York Fashion Week. Integrating her famous designer markings, Jacobs celebrates the tremendous impact of Westwood’s designs on fashion history and future.
Self-care on a budget

Self-care on a budget

If you’re looking for some cheap ways to bring a little joy into your life and look after your well-being then read on!
Who will take home the top prize? Oscar predictions 2023

Who will take home the top prize? Oscar predictions 2023

Our own DIY Hollywood roundtable, a discussion of our film teams predictions for this year’s Oscars
Do blockbusters stand a chance at the Oscars?

Do blockbusters stand a chance at the Oscars?

Blockbusters Top Gun: Maverick and Elvis received multiple nominations at this year’s Academy Awards, but do these summer flicks stand a chance against the usual Oscar fare?
Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers Gig Preview

Reverend and the Makers stop off at Manchester Academy; it’s not to be missed
‘Tis the Season for Cheesy Christmas Movies!

‘Tis the Season for Cheesy Christmas Movies!

The Mancunion have compiled a comprehensive list of the cheesiest movies to watch this Christmas, complete with cheese ratings
Enola Holmes 2 review: Family film misses its mark

Enola Holmes 2 review: Family film misses its mark

The sequel to the much-loved family detective film is back and here’s what The Mancunion have to say about it
Make-up Soc’s guide to Winter glam

Make-up Soc’s guide to Winter glam

Check out the President of Makeup Society’s guide to winter glam makeup for the holiday season this year
Albums of the year 2022

Albums of the year 2022

We’ve whittled it down to our 10 top albums of the year; from Yard Act to Loyle Carner, these are The Mancunion Music Section’s favourites of 2022!
Live review: Pale Waves at Albert Hall, Manchester

Live review: Pale Waves at Albert Hall, Manchester

The Manchester band bring a night of pop-punk tunes to their hometown following the release of their third album Unwanted

Frosty elf chic: From the runway to TikTok, this seasons Winter trends

Winter trends are back with a boom and this year has seen a real change-up in Winter uniform, taking inspiration from several time periods, weather, and designer favourites from the runway
Glass Onion review: Rian Johnson’s well crafted whodunnit

Glass Onion review: Rian Johnson’s well crafted whodunnit

The sequel to Johnson’s Knives Out murder mystery has finally arrived with Glass Onion and here’s what The Mancunion have to say about it
Extreme beauty procedures: The Botox craze

Extreme beauty procedures: The Botox craze

We look into rising botox trends that move beyond the face into the strangest places imaginable, like feet and bladders! Read about the doctors who perform these treatments and the reasons people are getting.
Black Panther Wakanda Forever: A tribute to a beloved actor

Black Panther Wakanda Forever: A tribute to a beloved actor

Marvel’s latest sequel Black Panther: Wakanda Forever hit the cinemas on November 11 and here’s what we have to say on it