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On screen style report #2: Carrie Bradshaw
12th October 2023
From Manolo Blahnik to Dolce and Gabbana: How Carrie Bradshaw would rule the NYC fashion-sphere today
Vintage Folk: Manchester’s monthly vintage warehouse sale comes to the SU
11th October 2023
The Students’ Union became home to a vintage clothing pop-up sale hosted by pre-loved experts Vintage Folk. We went down to give it a review!
How to look after your skin this autumn
10th October 2023
As the autumn weather sets in, The Mancunion has some top tips for transitioning your skincare routine for the colder months which won’t break the bank
ClothesCycle: UK’s biggest thrift market comes to Victoria Baths 
6th October 2023
Find out more about the fun-filled thrift market held by ClothesCycle at Victoria Baths
On screen style report #1: Serena van der Woodsen
5th October 2023
What would Serena van der Woodsen wear in 2023? Gossip Girl and The Mancunion are here to find out
Bloomers are back: A successful attempt at reclaiming feminist fashion?
18th September 2023
An exploration of bloomers as a feminist symbol and their role in fashion today
King George vs Lady Gaga: Crown to Couture at Kensington Palace in review
1st September 2023
Crown to Couture is an expertly curated exhibition which draws fascinating parallels between the world of today’s red carpet and the Georgian Royal Court in the 18th century.
Natsu Fest: The Last Dance – What’s next for Manchester’s community clothing brand?
9th May 2023
From an early collaboration with Wagamama to starting a music festival in his backyard. We sat down with student clothing brand owner Dhara Nat Sufraz Patel to talk everything Natsu Clothing.
Making a statement: Fashion in politics
2nd May 2023
From Minion suits to social movements, find out why fashion in politics has been making a statement for so long.
Beyond the Bimbo: Can the Barbie movie redefine female stereotypes?
26th April 2023
We consider the implication of the new Barbie film on the image of pretty women – will it perpetuate already degrading stereotypes, or subvert them?

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Don’t take skincare advice from TikTok: Listen to a dermatologist
21st April 2023
We take a look at the UK’s recent obsession with skincare to decipher who to believe, where to shop, and what’s best for your skin!
IOLLA launches brand new eco-collection
19th April 2023
The Scottish born eyewear brand has launched its new eco-collection of frames. See what the brand has to offer, from frame designs to affordable pricing.
The most daring men’s fashion choices at this year’s Oscars
13th April 2023
From the traditional tuxedo to silky shirts, the Oscars brought out the biggest boundary-pushers in fashion.
The return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: Has anything changed?
26th March 2023
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.
Where do sneakers stand in 2023?
21st March 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
17th March 2023
We take a look at UoM’s stunning charity fashion show which was held last week by Makeup, Fashion and LGBTQ+ soc.
The development of red carpet fashion 
13th March 2023
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
In conversation with SYLK
13th March 2023
The Mancunion spoke to Sophy Grattidge and Dexter Burgess-Hunt who run SYLK, a vintage designer clothing boutique based in Manchester
What is ‘The Yard Sale’?
10th March 2023
The Mancunion speaks to the founders of The Yard Sale to discover their vision and what The Yard means to them
A shifting design model: Lacoste appoints new Creative Design Director and the collaborations continue
1st March 2023
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?