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Editorial Features
Following high fashion, trend reports and all the information you need to know with a Manchester focus.
How to wear Corsets over Clothes
STYLE etc discusses the way to make this seasons latest corset trend wearable, showing looks for athleisure, boho and alternative styles.
How to style an Embroidered Denim Jacket
Summer marks the beginning of official Denim Season, be it donned via jackets, jeans, or other clothing. Take this SS17 as ideal excuse and update your collection to include the latest of cotton crafted trends; embroidered denim jackets.
Reasons to own your Fashion mistakes
We know our STYLEetc. readers are a fashion savvy bunch, but in many cases (certainly ours) this hasn’t always been the case. Today we’re discussing why it’s ok to own your fashion mistakes and even admit to them (yes even that neon bomber that seemed a great idea at the time).
Trending Now: The Reworked Oxford Shirts
The classic pinstripe Oxford shirt has be re-worked and updated for the new season and can be found in a myriad of forms suitable for high fashion appeal. Discover the hottest shirts for spring including ruffled, Bardot and cold-shoulder styles.
5 Trends that shaped Manchester Fashion
What exactly is signature Mancunian style and how has it been influenced by trends past and present? STYLEetc. decided to delve further into Manchester’s colourful past to see which iconic trends it has been shaped by and in turn the trends in which the City helped create on it’s own.
Trend Report: The Best Heeled Mules for SS17
A love revival has occurred lately, with everything 90’s being the muse for flavour of the SS17 season and mules at the forefront of this trend.
Surviving the spring showers in style
Here are some top tips on how to survive April Spring showers in style. We may live in a place that sees grey sky’s and misty mornings far more often than we’d like, but our outfits don’t need to mirror this gloom.
Food and Fashion: Partners in Crime in Manchester
The food and fashion industry are both worlds filled with glamour, desirability and, at the top end at least, exclusivity. Joanna Boon ivestigates the love affair of fashion and food within Manchester.
Kitten Heels: comeback trend or unwanted revival for 2017?
A new year brings new opportunity to advance your personal style, perhaps indulge in trends new and unexplored. As Vogue tips the Kitten Heel to make a controversial return to the runways and shelves in 2017 it begs the question: would anyone wear them?
Designer Spotlight: Theo Fennell
A British jeweller, who founded his eponymous jewellery brand in 1982, Theo Fennell creates pieces which encompass the concept that good things come in small packages. His beautiful collection of minimalist but intricate jewellery reinforces the idea of high quality craftmanship and luxury design.
Trend Report: Sports Luxe Styles for 2016
Trend report on the latest sports luxe pieces from Android Homme, Balenciaga and Marc Jacobs, showing how to recreate the looks shown for yourself.
Designer Spotlight: Vivienne Westwood
From the post-punk movement to a philanthropic eco-friendly agenda, Vivienne Westwood has become an icon of British fashion, creating unique and divisive pieces which carry her signature design in an effortlessly elegant way. We spotlight the designer and choose our favourite piece from AW16.
Jockey Skimmies Collection Review: Smooth and Sleek
Ensure your style stays sleek and refined with Jockey Skimmies Shorts collection. Read our full review to see what our editor made of the samples on offer.
Harry Potter Fashion Accessories
We have our tickets to view the play in London (a few months away so no spoilers) so in anticipation of the renowned play which has had excellent reviews so far, we have put together a list of Harry Potter inspired pieces which are a must have for any die hard Potterhead.
Trend Report: Embroidery has made a fashion comeback for 2016
The devil is in the detail for many high street collections this season with embroidery becoming one of the hottest breakout fashion trends for 2016. From folk-inspired blouses to cool girl denim and statement bomber jackets, we’re here to talk you through fashion’s favourite new trend and our must-have embroidered pieces from the high street.
Throwback Fashion: Power Dressing for the Office today
In the recurring wheel of fashion Power Dressing has staked a claim in modern attire, showing true in the current SS16 collections for esteemed brands across Europe. We’ve taken a look at the new wave of fashion throwbacks and pulled out our favourite pieces to successfully achieve the look, ensuring you nail that pitch, bag that promotion and outplay your male adversaries.
The New Shape: Body Ambassadors for the Social Media Age
Content Editor Katie Hayward discusses the new wave of social media influencers and what that means for body role models. “As someone who has been a size 16 for the majority of my adult life, I am finally witnessing my size being reflected on models in the fashion industry. Being above a…
STYLEetc Interviews: ZAAZEE Founder Deborah Todd
ZAAZEE is a premium activewear brand for women who mean business when getting fit. Founded by Manchester based, female entrepreneur Deborah Todd, the online business also stocks a collection of capri pants, racer back tops, bra tops and accessories made from fabulous, quality materials designed to enhance your workout as well as…
STYLEetc Interviews the M&S Style Director
Fashionistas in Manchester could be in with a chance of experiencing London Fashion Week (20 – 24 February 2015) on their doorstep, thanks to a partnership between M&S and the British Fashion Council. On Thursday 26 February, M&S will host an exclusive fashion event at its Market Street store, bringing the style…