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Speak up and stand out with this stylish local accessory brand
5th March 2021

Speak up and stand out with this stylish local accessory brand

Activism comes before appearance with this bold Manchester brand.
POC around the block 5: Dominique Crick
2nd March 2021

POC around the block 5: Dominique Crick

Columnist Anna Jin talks to Dominique Crick, whose slogan t-shirt brand is encouraging kindness and positivity
Sulphate-free shampoo: A sin or a saviour?
18th February 2021

Sulphate-free shampoo: A sin or a saviour?

All my fellow greasy-haired girls, you need to pay attention
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Joe Polito
15th February 2021

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Joe Polito

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy interviews influencer, model, digital creator and Production Assistant Joe Polito in the third feature of his social media series
A pocket-sized problem, a modern-day inequality
12th February 2021

A pocket-sized problem, a modern-day inequality

Ever tried to put your phone in the pocket of your new jeans and found it to be fake? Or your dress pocket is hardly big enough for a phone? There’s a reason for that.
An ode to Topshop: the trends our teenage selves thankfully threw out
12th February 2021

An ode to Topshop: the trends our teenage selves thankfully threw out

From Joni jeans to disco pants, Topshop was definitely our source of all things stylish in the 2010s.
Gimmick-free and gender-inclusive: the Manchester bodycare brand taking on the beauty industry
20th January 2021

Gimmick-free and gender-inclusive: the Manchester bodycare brand taking on the beauty industry

grüum is a Manchester-based skin and bodycare brand that is taking on the beauty industry with its functional, gender-inclusive products
POC around the block 4: Michelle Asare
18th December 2020

POC around the block 4: Michelle Asare

Columinist Anna talks to Michelle Asare, the London-based designer who is completely revolutionising the idea of nude clothing
In the Beauty Bag #4: Fashion Editor Daisy Bradbury
17th December 2020

In the Beauty Bag #4: Fashion Editor Daisy Bradbury

Fashion Editor Daisy talks through her beauty bag including budget beauty and her favourite products for creating natural makeup looks
10 Beauty swaps you should consider as the mercury drops
12th December 2020

10 Beauty swaps you should consider as the mercury drops

Changing your beauty routine to adapt to the colder weather will ensure that you will look at your best, even in the colder months

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POC around the block 3: Abigail Kwakye
10th December 2020

POC around the block 3: Abigail Kwakye

Columnist Anna Jin talks to Abigail Kwakye about her elegant jewellery brand, Saint Kojo, and her commitment to educating underprivileged girls
A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Max Hovey
10th December 2020

A Tough Act to Follow: In conversation with Max Hovey

Head Theatre Editor Jay Darcy begins his influencer series by interviewing influencer, student, blogger, content creator, and mental health and queer activist, Max Hovey
Why this Black Friday was the most damaging to date
4th December 2020

Why this Black Friday was the most damaging to date

It can be easy to impulsively buy that half-price top or discounted dress, but have you ever stopped to think about the damaging effects that Black Friday has on the fashion industry?
Black owned beauty brands that should be on your radar 
4th December 2020

Black owned beauty brands that should be on your radar 

Beauty brands to expand the content of your beauty bag while supporting black-owned businesses
Embrace geek-chic this winter with Manchester’s best sweater vests
20th November 2020

Embrace geek-chic this winter with Manchester’s best sweater vests

Are you struggling to see beyond the preppy, grandad-esque vibes of these jumpers? Check out our hottest picks for trendy sweater vests from Manchester’s very own boutiques
The complete guide to makeup recycling in Manchester
20th November 2020

The complete guide to makeup recycling in Manchester

Is there a better way to deal with empty makeup other than throwing them away? The beauty industry is pushing for changes to offer consumers new recycling options
In the Beauty Bag #3: Culture editor Georgina Davidson
18th November 2020

In the Beauty Bag #3: Culture editor Georgina Davidson

A dive into the beauty struggles of a curly girl
Why we’ve had enough of designer labels profiting from ‘poor’ clothing
13th November 2020

Why we’ve had enough of designer labels profiting from ‘poor’ clothing

We’re used to seeing ripped jeans and worn crop-tops on sale, but some of these fashion trends seem to be taking it a step too far.
Goldilocks and the Three Masks: Why the silk face mask is ‘just right’
13th November 2020

Goldilocks and the Three Masks: Why the silk face mask is ‘just right’

After months of wearing face masks, we’re sick and tired of ‘maskne’. But thankfully, we’ve found the perfect face mask to solve our Covid complexions.
The Tur-Shirt Company: The Manchester company championing positive self talk
13th November 2020

The Tur-Shirt Company: The Manchester company championing positive self talk

Anna Jin talks to Terri-Anne Turton, founder of the Manchester-based Tur-Shirt Company, to give The Mancunion readers an exclusive limited-time discount code to shop their slogan t-shirts