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2024 Beauty Advent Calendar Guide
20th December 2024
Why wait until Christmas Day for your presents when you could spread the joy throughout December? If you’re looking for something a bit more than chocolate to open every morning, then this is the guide for you…
The politics of power dressing: Why women in power can never just “get dressed”
19th December 2024
Why does fashion matter in politics? For women in power, every outfit tells a story—of scrutiny, double standards, and the challenges of leadership.
The future of fashion at JCA Academy: in conversation with Jimmy Choo
16th December 2024
The Mancunion spoke to iconic designer Jimmy Choo at the JCA Academy showcase in White City, London, where the event highlighted fashion’s potential to shape a sustainable and inclusive future.
Beg Steal and Borrow: The new vintage clothing exchange in Withington
16th December 2024
Erin Taylor-Thomas, the founder of Beg, Steal & Borrow in Affleck’s Palace has opened a new “younger sister” store in Withington
A very Man-Goop-ion Christmas: An outrageous gift guide
16th December 2024
Struggling to find the perfect gift this Christmas, look no further than this very realistic and very affordable gift guide, curated by yours truly…
Hopping in the fashion Time Machine: the Mancunion celebrates decades of glamour
16th December 2024
‘Fashion, turn to the left, fashion, turn to the right’, to celebrate 60 years The Mancunion deep dives into the last 60 years of glamour, ‘oooh fashion’…
We’re going to the Haçienda! what are you wearing tonight?
16th December 2024
Like Primal Scream says, ‘we’re gonna have a good time, and we’re gonna party’, and where do 24 hour party people go? The Haçienda of course!
Portal: M and the revolution of digital fashion
1st December 2024
At London Fashion Week, Portal: M showcased a virtual fashion exhibition that combined digital and physical realms, allowing guests to design and “shop” for sustainable, inclusive fashion.
We do not need another Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
26th November 2024
The Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show returned in all it’s nostalgic glory in 2024, but is society ready to forgive or forget the divisive lingerie brand?
‘Maebe’ not: The controversies surrounding Molly-Mae’s Clothing Brand
20th November 2024
Molly Mae Hague’s new clothing brand Maebe promised great clothing at an attainable price-point, but we think ‘maebe’ not

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Black Creative Trailblazers show highlights: Celebrating culture and community
20th November 2024
We interviewed the designers of the Black Creative Trailblazers fashion show to give you the detailed behind-the-scenes of up-and-coming creatives
November’s fashion news in five
20th November 2024
Want to know what’s happening in the fashion world but don’t have the time? Here are five quick-fire summaries of what you need to know this month
Female athletes have had enough of being demonised for what they wear
13th November 2024
Should bikini bottoms and tight lycra leotards still be the expectation for female athletes, or are they fed up of being sexualised and demonised?
Do women in Hollywood have a perceived ‘expiration date’?
13th November 2024
Hollywood men become “silver foxes” with age, while forty-something women are deemed “brave” for showing natural bodies or going makeup-free. Where does this bias come from, and is it improving?
Uncanny Valley of the Dolls: ‘featureless’ is becoming the new beauty standard
11th November 2024
Suddenly insecure about your jaw and your armpit? With everyone needing to look artifically perfect, it’s safe to say the beauty standard has gone too far…
On screen style report #9: Blair Waldorf
4th November 2024
Hey Upper East Siders, Gossip Girl here. Queen B has been spotted with S on the Met Steps in 2024… and what is Blair wearing these days?
October’s Fashion News in 5
1st November 2024
The fashion industry is a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. So, to keep up to date with what’s going on, here are five quick summaries of key news stories happening in the fashion world
The Ultimate Halloween Costume Guide
27th October 2024
Struggling with inspiration for the most anticipated night out of the year? Your Halloween costume is probably already sitting in your wardrobe…
Fashion and Beauty’s Autumn Favourites
23rd October 2024
Want to know Fashion and Beauty’s must have’s for Autumn? You’ve come to the right place…
Best Thrift Shops in Manchester City: Affordable, Sustainable Fashion
11th October 2024
The Mancunion highlights the best the city centre has to offer for thrifting, with tips on how to upgrade your wardrobe!