Fashion & Beauty Archive
13th April 2023
The most daring men’s fashion choices at this year’s Oscars
From the traditional tuxedo to silky shirts, the Oscars brought out the biggest boundary-pushers in fashion.
26th March 2023
The return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: Has anything changed?
After four years, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion show is making a comeback and the internet is divided. We take a look to see if anything has really changed within the business and industry as a whole.
21st March 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.
17th March 2023
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.
13th March 2023
The development of red carpet fashion
Sam Smith wowed at the BRITS when they turned up in a latex one-piece. But red carpet looks haven’t always been so outlandish. We take a look at their progression over the years
13th March 2023
In conversation with SYLK
The Mancunion spoke to Sophy Grattidge and Dexter Burgess-Hunt who run SYLK, a vintage designer clothing boutique based in Manchester
10th March 2023
What is ‘The Yard Sale’?
The Mancunion speaks to the founders of The Yard Sale to discover their vision and what The Yard means to them
1st March 2023
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?
27th February 2023
Dandy Style: Men’s fashion from 18th century to present day
The Dandy Style Exhibition has made its way into Manchester. We deconstruct the meanings of each thread and bead, and how masculinity was framed in previous centuries
26th February 2023
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.
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16th February 2023
An ode to film photography: Why is film photography back in fashion?
Since when was film better than digital photography? And why the sudden rise? We take a look at fashion’s meaning and love of film photography in the 21st century
8th February 2023
Thierry Mugler’s SS23 returns as a beacon of inclusivity
The Mancunion looks at Mugler’s SS23 ready-to-wear runway show as it makes headlines for technological theatrics, inclusivity and ending with a dance party.
2nd February 2023
Vivienne Westwood: The ‘Queen of British Fashion’ and her orb
We take a look at the life and works of the much-loved Dame Vivienne Westwood, from visiting Buckingham Palace commando to telling people not to buy clothes. Who was the Queen of fashion?
15th December 2022
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
6th December 2022
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
4th December 2022
Beauty advent calendars: The best of this year
Whether you are a makeup head, skincare junkie or self-care queen, have fun counting down to Christmas with these advent calendars. Here are The Mancuion’s beauty team suggestions
3rd December 2022
Primark goes online – RIP sustainable fashion
Primark has announced they’re moving online. But why? Is this really necessary for an already successful company?
2nd December 2022
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.
30th November 2022
The strange collaborations the fashion world didn’t need
Collaborations can be creative, political, or often both at the same time. But they are also a stamp of exclusivity for those who can afford them. We take a look at some of the weirdest collaborations that have been released recently, and consider if they really need to have happened
28th November 2022
Exclusive interview: GIO-GOI x Umbro on Rihanna, rock ‘n’ roll and international recognition
GIO-GOI x Umbro has just released its latest collaborative line. We caught up with GIO-GIO co-founder Anthony Donnelly about everything GIO-GOI and what’s to come next