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Manchester was known as Cottonopolis during its heyday of textile production during the 19th-century textile trade. Unfortunately, most mills closed by late 20th-century as production moved overseas. Now, Manchester is innovating its fashion ecosystem through digital innovation, sustainable manufacturing practices, and locally grown brands. One such space is The Yard Atelier in Cheetham Hill, designed to support independent makers and encourage businesses to produce garments

Manchester's fashion scene traces back to its industrial past. A former cottonopolis, Manchester now features boutiques, studios, design spaces and studios within former mills and warehouses that were transformed into studios or boutiques; areas like Northern Quarter now host independent retailers, makers and young designers that form its distinct DIY-driven style. Post-Pandemic Hiring Surge in Fashion Manchester fashion brands have experienced an increase in hiring efforts s

If you’d said ten years ago that Manchester would rival London for fashion influence, most people would’ve laughed. But times have changed. Today, a quiet takeover is underway, and it’s a true renaissance of creative energy. Manchester has grown beyond its industrial past into a hub of modern design, youth culture, and innovation. Once known as “Cottonopolis” in the 19th century for its booming cotton trade, the city’s factories have mostly closed and been repurposed. Yet tho

The post-COVID world demands you build fashion teams spread across continents—so whether you’re hiring an NYC stylist, a Shanghai product...