A brand new retail and studio space based around sustainability has been launched in MediaCity and will showcase genderless clothing.
Manchester Fashion Movement (MFM) has partnered with Quayside MediaCity to open the new retail and studio space called MFM Kioskdelivers - collaborating with independent brands with a focus on sustainability, alongside an inclusive studio space for exhibitions, performances, art installations and conversations.
Alongside the concept store, the studio space acts as an incubator hub that can be utilised by recent fashion design graduate students from universities such as Salford, Bolton, and Manchester Metropolitan. Designer, Mariusz Malon, a recent fashion graduate, from the University of Manchester whose works have been seen on the likes of Ru Paul’s Drag Race Winner, Bimini Bon Boulash, will take the space to showcase "genderless wearable art with creative textures."
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MFM say the space, which opened on Thursday, October 13, aims to engage the local community with conversations around sustainability while reflecting the MFM message of social inclusion and connectedness, kindness to people and planet, creativity, circularity, and collaboration.
Alison Carlin, Co-founder, Manchester Fashion Movement says: “The aim of introducing MFM Kiosk to MediaCity was to provide people with an alternative way to shop and give the curation of local brands visibility in a concept store space.
"Responsible fashion focuses on timelessness and quality, using materials and finishes that are made to last so kinder to the environment. We have curated a range of brands that are passionate about slow and sustainable fashion, with the aim to engage the local community.
"We want to be able to give people options, empower them to make sustainable decisions and engage with our circular fashion movement in a way they can relate to.
"MFM Kiosk has created a space with independent brands which are ethical and sustainable or made to order, acting as a concept store to showcase creativity and talent in the local community. Established brands showcasing and selling their products in the concept store include Hera Vintage, Hedonist, Gbadebo, Revor Vintage, Nfôöwear Knitwear, Edward De Lacy, Sylkstore, Both Barrels bags and many more.
Over the course of the year events, installations, exhibitions, and pop-up stores will take place allowing local and far-reaching communities in Greater Manchester and beyond the opportunity to discover purpose driven, independent brands, bringing to life the true language and meaning of sustainability.
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