Bare Necessities is one of the newest stores to jump on the vintage clothing train in Manchester. However, this shop does things a little differently — with low prices and a desire to recycle as much as possible. That’s made it a favourite of many a bargain hunter and influencer alike .
Behind the till, on a very damp day are Jack Hogan and Shanae Jenkins. Jack, 23, is the manager. 21-year-old Shanae is an assistant at the shop, living in south Manchester.
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In a first for the I work in town series, the MEN spoke to both workers in a double-interview to see what they love and loathe about their city.
Where’s your favourite hidden gem?
Shanae : Can we say here?
Jack : Aside from here, Eastern Bloc. They always have tech DJs there. They get some pretty sick DJs in from Europe.
You wouldn’t think it because it’s a standard bar, but it’s all on vinyl too.
Shanae: I’ll say NoHo, the club, because it’s free entry!
What’s your favourite view of the city or in the city?
Jack : Deansgate Locks. I live right next to Deansgate-Castlefield tram station, and the view of Deansgate Locks at night, from my balcony, is just beautiful. When the sun sets with the buildings in the background, it’s lovely.
Shane : I used to live in Hulme and you got a really good view of the Deansgate buildings. I used to sit there.
Where’s best to go for your dinner in town? We’ve got a suggestion of Greggs here…
Shanae: This isn’t a regular thing! For Jack it is!
Jack : No it’s not! There’s a beautiful Thai spot in Arndale Market, but I forget the name of it.
Shanae: I like that Caribbean place across the road, it’s called Eat and Sweet.
Jack: I’ve found mine! Arndale Shawarma. I’ve been there four times. It’s there 100 percent.
Where would you take someone to show them the real Manchester?
Shanae: Market Street!
Jack: Northern Quarter, if you want to show someone the nice, real side of Manchester.
What’s your favourite Mancunian neighbourhood?
Shanae: Withington, which is my own, because I don’t really know any others.
Jack: I grew up in Levenshulme, so I’ll go for there.
What are the five words that best describe the city?
Shanae: I think it’s unique, quirky, diverse, wet, and exciting.
Jack: Vibrant, on-the-up, unity, friendly, and fun.
City or United?
Shanae and Jack : United.
Liam or Noel?
Jack: Liam.
Shanae: I don’t know.
Your favourite city pub is…?
Shanae: The Oast House.
Jack: City Road Inn. I live opposite it. I can stumble back.
Who is your favourite city ‘character’?
Shanae: That guy on the bike with the speaker!
Jack: Yes!
Shanae: Either him, or the guy who does Michael Jackson impersonations on Market Street.
What’s the one thing you’d add to Manchester if you could…
Jack: More temporary accommodation for the homeless. Just like a little gaff where they can go and chill in the day. It stops them knocking around in the cold and rain all day.
Shanae: Maybe like in Rome, where they have nice water fountains. Not dodgy ones, just nice ones!
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