Fashion & Beauty Archive
5th March 2021
Speak up and stand out with this stylish local accessory brand
Activism comes before appearance with this bold Manchester brand.
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
18th February 2021
Sulphate-free shampoo: A sin or a saviour?
All my fellow greasy-haired girls, you need to pay attention
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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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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
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
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?
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
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
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
18th November 2020
In the Beauty Bag #3: Culture editor Georgina Davidson
A dive into the beauty struggles of a curly girl
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.
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.
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