Manchester Fashion Week uses an award winning team of make up artists, stylists and backstage co ordinators to ensure your show is a runway success.
We have 8 years experience in putting together fashion shows and work with the best in the industry. We champion small designers and those starting out in the industry to enable them to springboard their career to new heights, We work closely with the media to ensure our event is well publicised and guarantee a sell out on every night of the show and we promote modes with a healthy BMI, size 6-16 with no upper age limit
We have 8 years experience in putting together fashion shows and work with the best in the industry. We champion small designers and those starting out in the industry to enable them to springboard their career to new heights, We work closely with the media to ensure our event is well publicised and guarantee a sell out on every night of the show and we promote modes with a healthy BMI, size 6-16 with no upper age limit
FASHION PONY
Opening the Couture Night at Manchester Fashion Week is Independent Designer Platform, Fashion Pony. Fashionpony.co.uk is the number one destination for serious fashionistas to discover cutting-edge, independent and truly individual fashion from both emerging and established fashion designers.
Tonight, Fashion Pony showcase designs from 5 of the most exciting Northern-based designers:
Claire Paver Couture , Ages of Elegance, Fruitbats & Screwballs
Loula's Boutique, Dazarockz
Fashion Pony's ethos is LEAD, DON'T FOLLOW. Discover the exciting and diverse range of talent available and shop the designs from all these designers either at our very first concept pop up store at The Broadway Bradford Shopping Centre or online at www.fashionpony.co.uk.
Opening the Couture Night at Manchester Fashion Week is Independent Designer Platform, Fashion Pony. Fashionpony.co.uk is the number one destination for serious fashionistas to discover cutting-edge, independent and truly individual fashion from both emerging and established fashion designers.
Tonight, Fashion Pony showcase designs from 5 of the most exciting Northern-based designers:
Claire Paver Couture , Ages of Elegance, Fruitbats & Screwballs
Loula's Boutique, Dazarockz
Fashion Pony's ethos is LEAD, DON'T FOLLOW. Discover the exciting and diverse range of talent available and shop the designs from all these designers either at our very first concept pop up store at The Broadway Bradford Shopping Centre or online at www.fashionpony.co.uk.
FIYAH
FIYAH believes in creating and embracing positive energy. It embodies strength, confidence and power and is inspired by nature, mysticism, music and sophisticated street style to make pieces that expresses your individuality and creativity.
We have a passion for elegance and urban form, FIYAH takes pride in forward thinking fashion and the ability to suit our customers' needs. We are committed to developing products in a responsible manner and working towards minimising environmental impact on the planet. Tell your own stray, Wear FIYAH
FIYAH believes in creating and embracing positive energy. It embodies strength, confidence and power and is inspired by nature, mysticism, music and sophisticated street style to make pieces that expresses your individuality and creativity.
We have a passion for elegance and urban form, FIYAH takes pride in forward thinking fashion and the ability to suit our customers' needs. We are committed to developing products in a responsible manner and working towards minimising environmental impact on the planet. Tell your own stray, Wear FIYAH
SHE SHORE
Manchester born Ryan James is a print designer who specialises in swimwear using vibrant colours and textures via the medium of print. Ryan studied fashion in London College of Fashion, a school in the University of the Arts, London, studying a wide variety of fashion technique, and exploring and exploiting cutting edge technology and aesthetics for clothing, particularly in relation to women’s clothing. He then moved to Liverpool to continue developing his skills and completed his degree in Liverpool John Moores University. From the experience of his education, Ryan has developed strong skills in digital print, learning to manipulate images and textile drawings and using that dedication to strive to create the most beautiful prints for women. Following the completion of his degree at LJMU with a 2.1 award certificate, Ryan made the decision to set up She Shore, a new brand focussing on swimwear and representing the different characteristics of women with a focus on silhouette and print. He aims to ensure She Shore clothing is wearable but bold and original, evoking the free spirit of the beach and sea but with the same attention to detail you would expect from a high quality garment.
Manchester born Ryan James is a print designer who specialises in swimwear using vibrant colours and textures via the medium of print. Ryan studied fashion in London College of Fashion, a school in the University of the Arts, London, studying a wide variety of fashion technique, and exploring and exploiting cutting edge technology and aesthetics for clothing, particularly in relation to women’s clothing. He then moved to Liverpool to continue developing his skills and completed his degree in Liverpool John Moores University. From the experience of his education, Ryan has developed strong skills in digital print, learning to manipulate images and textile drawings and using that dedication to strive to create the most beautiful prints for women. Following the completion of his degree at LJMU with a 2.1 award certificate, Ryan made the decision to set up She Shore, a new brand focussing on swimwear and representing the different characteristics of women with a focus on silhouette and print. He aims to ensure She Shore clothing is wearable but bold and original, evoking the free spirit of the beach and sea but with the same attention to detail you would expect from a high quality garment.
H.H. FELUNA
H.H. Féluna London is luxury fashion of the baobab and the oak, conceived by London designer Heather ChiTate. Inspired by her mother's eye for pairing African prints with Western fashion in breathtaking ways that defy convention, Heather's roots are woven into the fabric of her designs to craft exclusive lines that represent Heritage Royalty for the modern day. Her vision is a striking fusion of cosmopolitan London style , modern silhouettes mostly with subtle dashes of contemporary African and ethnic print, reaching out to bridge the divide between savannah and skyline, past and present, ancestry and avant-garde.
Heather adorns her Félunistas in the finery that befits their nature, exalting them from root to crown. HH Féluna serves it's devotee's most heartfelt desires, their longing to express every part of themselves in harmony.
This is more than fashion. This is a movement of harmony, aspiration and invention.
H.H. Féluna embraces contrast without division, serve the majesty of ambition, and unite heritage with avant-garde. H.H. Féluna represents the fusion of worlds united in hope, and nowhere is this more visible than in our ambitions for the forthcoming H.H. Féluna Foundation. A percentage of our revenues will support young offenders as they find their feet, rediscover themselves, and reunite with their London communities. Those who seemingly have no-one and no hope will find a supportive embrace at the H.H. Féluna Foundation. Heather refuses to accept a world that doesn't allow second chances and growth . H.H. Féluna don't see the problems of the past, only the potential for the future.
That which is different need not be divided, when worlds are united in hope.
H.H. Féluna London is luxury fashion of the baobab and the oak, conceived by London designer Heather ChiTate. Inspired by her mother's eye for pairing African prints with Western fashion in breathtaking ways that defy convention, Heather's roots are woven into the fabric of her designs to craft exclusive lines that represent Heritage Royalty for the modern day. Her vision is a striking fusion of cosmopolitan London style , modern silhouettes mostly with subtle dashes of contemporary African and ethnic print, reaching out to bridge the divide between savannah and skyline, past and present, ancestry and avant-garde.
Heather adorns her Félunistas in the finery that befits their nature, exalting them from root to crown. HH Féluna serves it's devotee's most heartfelt desires, their longing to express every part of themselves in harmony.
This is more than fashion. This is a movement of harmony, aspiration and invention.
H.H. Féluna embraces contrast without division, serve the majesty of ambition, and unite heritage with avant-garde. H.H. Féluna represents the fusion of worlds united in hope, and nowhere is this more visible than in our ambitions for the forthcoming H.H. Féluna Foundation. A percentage of our revenues will support young offenders as they find their feet, rediscover themselves, and reunite with their London communities. Those who seemingly have no-one and no hope will find a supportive embrace at the H.H. Féluna Foundation. Heather refuses to accept a world that doesn't allow second chances and growth . H.H. Féluna don't see the problems of the past, only the potential for the future.
That which is different need not be divided, when worlds are united in hope.
KINGSLEY NWOSU
KINGSLEY NWOSU is a highly innovative, creative and self-motivated fashion executive with great enthusiasm and determination and whose inspiration, motivations and creativity comes from the Bible (God’s Word).
Kingsley was born and brought up in Lagos, Nigeria’s home of class and style (Eko for show)
He is the Creative Director of KCNG Brand.
A multiple award winning designer. He was the only designer from Nigeria to feature in Kenya worldwide fashion week 2015 Nairobi, Kenya. where he showcased outstanding collections.
KCNG Brand is one of the fastest growing and leading Menswear brand in Nigeria.
KCNG has clothed alot of celebrities and top individuals in Nigeria’s music and movie industry and have also featured in several fashion shows in Nigeria and international levels.
The KCNG brand is inspired first and foremost by originality and patterned after the conventional British cut with a blend of today’s taste of fashion. It's indeed creativity at its very peak showcasing fashion as a form of art and self-expression.
KINGSLEY NWOSU is a highly innovative, creative and self-motivated fashion executive with great enthusiasm and determination and whose inspiration, motivations and creativity comes from the Bible (God’s Word).
Kingsley was born and brought up in Lagos, Nigeria’s home of class and style (Eko for show)
He is the Creative Director of KCNG Brand.
A multiple award winning designer. He was the only designer from Nigeria to feature in Kenya worldwide fashion week 2015 Nairobi, Kenya. where he showcased outstanding collections.
KCNG Brand is one of the fastest growing and leading Menswear brand in Nigeria.
KCNG has clothed alot of celebrities and top individuals in Nigeria’s music and movie industry and have also featured in several fashion shows in Nigeria and international levels.
The KCNG brand is inspired first and foremost by originality and patterned after the conventional British cut with a blend of today’s taste of fashion. It's indeed creativity at its very peak showcasing fashion as a form of art and self-expression.
KAREN CORSON
Flawless style, versatility and elegance with her collection of outerwear. Karen Corson is all about coats.Inspired by Kate Windor, Karen has designed a ready to wear collection using variety of locally sourced fabrics and carefully embroidered her stamp mark style.
Flawless style, versatility and elegance with her collection of outerwear. Karen Corson is all about coats.Inspired by Kate Windor, Karen has designed a ready to wear collection using variety of locally sourced fabrics and carefully embroidered her stamp mark style.
FASHION BY MARITA
Martha Kuuya-Seidu is the owner of the Afro centric fashion brand ‘Fashion by Marita’ based in Manchester. An exciting fashion brand that fuses beautiful African prints and influences with contemporary designs for today’s woman.
Originally from Zimbabwe Martha is a graduate of Fashion and Textiles from Hopwood College in Manchester. She has always been passionate about fashion from an early age following her mother’s footsteps who was a seamstress. Martha did not pursue her passion until 2008. In 2012 she embarked on a Fashion and Textile course at Hopwood College. The experience enhanced her skills and techniques, but most importantly brought out her artistic and creative flair.
The FBM (Fashion by Marita) brand is strongly influenced by the African woman. Although the African continent is diverse, the unifying element amid it’s diversity is the African woman, the mother, the sister, the daughter and their use of the African print fabric, which exudes Africa’s bold and colourful nature.
Martha has participated in designing for some prominent events including the Miss Southern Africa UK 2010 , Miss ZIMBABWE UK 2014. She has also show cased her work at the Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2015 held in Birmingham , the yearly Le Style Fashion Show since 2014 held in Manchester.
Martha Kuuya-Seidu is the owner of the Afro centric fashion brand ‘Fashion by Marita’ based in Manchester. An exciting fashion brand that fuses beautiful African prints and influences with contemporary designs for today’s woman.
Originally from Zimbabwe Martha is a graduate of Fashion and Textiles from Hopwood College in Manchester. She has always been passionate about fashion from an early age following her mother’s footsteps who was a seamstress. Martha did not pursue her passion until 2008. In 2012 she embarked on a Fashion and Textile course at Hopwood College. The experience enhanced her skills and techniques, but most importantly brought out her artistic and creative flair.
The FBM (Fashion by Marita) brand is strongly influenced by the African woman. Although the African continent is diverse, the unifying element amid it’s diversity is the African woman, the mother, the sister, the daughter and their use of the African print fabric, which exudes Africa’s bold and colourful nature.
Martha has participated in designing for some prominent events including the Miss Southern Africa UK 2010 , Miss ZIMBABWE UK 2014. She has also show cased her work at the Zimbabwe Fashion Week 2015 held in Birmingham , the yearly Le Style Fashion Show since 2014 held in Manchester.
JUNQ COUTURE
We are Junq Couture.Established in 2014 in the UK, we bring high fashion streetwear inspired by the variety of culture and street fashion available around us.
We are constantly trend hunting to bring you the next big thing season after season. We take inspiration from life, music,art and the immense cultural diversity that surrounds us.
We are determined to provide quality,trend setting styles at competitive prices, aiming at guys ranging from 15 through to their adult years, there is a piece for everyone to suit any occasion.
We source the best quality fabrics to ensure every piece is manufactured to the highest quality.Our guys like to stand out from the crowed in our limited edition pieces, wether its for a night out or just for everyday wear. The range consists of high fashion pieces mixed with casual styles.
Our aim is to make guys feel comfortable in their second skin, and be trendsetters for the generations to come.
We believe in social responsibility and work hard hand in hand with our manufacturers, retailers and most importantly our customers.
We are Junq Couture.Established in 2014 in the UK, we bring high fashion streetwear inspired by the variety of culture and street fashion available around us.
We are constantly trend hunting to bring you the next big thing season after season. We take inspiration from life, music,art and the immense cultural diversity that surrounds us.
We are determined to provide quality,trend setting styles at competitive prices, aiming at guys ranging from 15 through to their adult years, there is a piece for everyone to suit any occasion.
We source the best quality fabrics to ensure every piece is manufactured to the highest quality.Our guys like to stand out from the crowed in our limited edition pieces, wether its for a night out or just for everyday wear. The range consists of high fashion pieces mixed with casual styles.
Our aim is to make guys feel comfortable in their second skin, and be trendsetters for the generations to come.
We believe in social responsibility and work hard hand in hand with our manufacturers, retailers and most importantly our customers.
,NOOSHIN FASHION
Nooshin has been a Fine Artist for 20 years and has recently established her on-line designer gallery, presenting her exquisite line of fashion and décor.
She is a Master of Art, widely experienced in photography, Painting and product design, she has had several solo and group exhibitions in Liverpool and Manchester in the past ten years.
Nooshin's Art is always inspired by culture and history, and her fashion and style inspiration comes from Frida Kahlo. In every Art form, from Interior design to Make-up Artistry, painting to photography, she is influenced by true colours and original forms.
She believes in the originality and honesty of any form of art and design. Nooshin feels her fashion design is just as much an art form as any of her creative works.
After many years experimenting across mediums, varied travels and research upon a variety of International Art and cultures, she feels ready to create her own style of Fashion Art.
Nooshin’s designs epitomise global elegance.She is offering women simplicity and freedom, combined with style and an understanding of what looks aesthetically beautiful and feels great.
Fused with Persian Vintage Art, her cultural designs are combined with an on trend essence.
Every piece is lovingly created, by hand at every stage from fabricating the textile, to hand painting/printing on each individual garment.
Welcome to an artist who is ready to share her innovative style with the Fashion world.
Nooshin has been a Fine Artist for 20 years and has recently established her on-line designer gallery, presenting her exquisite line of fashion and décor.
She is a Master of Art, widely experienced in photography, Painting and product design, she has had several solo and group exhibitions in Liverpool and Manchester in the past ten years.
Nooshin's Art is always inspired by culture and history, and her fashion and style inspiration comes from Frida Kahlo. In every Art form, from Interior design to Make-up Artistry, painting to photography, she is influenced by true colours and original forms.
She believes in the originality and honesty of any form of art and design. Nooshin feels her fashion design is just as much an art form as any of her creative works.
After many years experimenting across mediums, varied travels and research upon a variety of International Art and cultures, she feels ready to create her own style of Fashion Art.
Nooshin’s designs epitomise global elegance.She is offering women simplicity and freedom, combined with style and an understanding of what looks aesthetically beautiful and feels great.
Fused with Persian Vintage Art, her cultural designs are combined with an on trend essence.
Every piece is lovingly created, by hand at every stage from fabricating the textile, to hand painting/printing on each individual garment.
Welcome to an artist who is ready to share her innovative style with the Fashion world.
SHAN CLOTHING CLUB
Shan Clothing Club is an urban brand born from a need to stand out and make a statement.
Supplying garments to the trendsetting youth of today to create unique looks with iconic prints and tailored cuts. Our focus is on ever changing and fresh styles which are always eye catching.
At Shan Clothing Club we source the finest fabrics for individual styles and create the finest urban wear in limited numbers which are not restocked, giving our clothing club customers exclusivity and a unique identity.
Our passion leads us to constantly strive for contemporary garments which run parallel to the norm with simple twists to give wearers the ability to say “yes, I'm part of the club”.
Shan Clothing Club is an urban brand born from a need to stand out and make a statement.
Supplying garments to the trendsetting youth of today to create unique looks with iconic prints and tailored cuts. Our focus is on ever changing and fresh styles which are always eye catching.
At Shan Clothing Club we source the finest fabrics for individual styles and create the finest urban wear in limited numbers which are not restocked, giving our clothing club customers exclusivity and a unique identity.
Our passion leads us to constantly strive for contemporary garments which run parallel to the norm with simple twists to give wearers the ability to say “yes, I'm part of the club”.
YVONNE YVETTE
Yvonne Yvette brings out her passion for designing through her Yvonne Yvette (YY) Brand. She proclaims that the marvellous results of her work come from the pride she has of her life experiences, from growing up in Africa to living in Europe in her adult life. The exposure to the fashion aspects from both extremes of the world allows her to make a double impact on the fashion scene. In particular it allows her to innovatively fuse African print fabrics with fabrics from all corners of the earth to create world class designs.
The YY Brand has become one of the most promising African-inspired and yet all-inclusive brands of this current generation. Although very young, the brand has made a huge impact in a number of communities, with several of its designs, created between 2014 and now, having been worn by many happy clients and models of various ages across the world. This includes formal wear, casual wear and even swimwear.
The value of the brand lies in the attention Yvonne pays to the details of the client’s needs and the thorough work that she undertakes in tailoring their bespoke clothing. Furthermore, the Yvonne Yvette brand is highly trusted on both delivery and quality.
She has earned a Black African Women Rock (BAWR) award for her work and is making her maiden mainstream catwalk presentation at the Manchester Fashion Week event this year.
Yvonne Yvette brings out her passion for designing through her Yvonne Yvette (YY) Brand. She proclaims that the marvellous results of her work come from the pride she has of her life experiences, from growing up in Africa to living in Europe in her adult life. The exposure to the fashion aspects from both extremes of the world allows her to make a double impact on the fashion scene. In particular it allows her to innovatively fuse African print fabrics with fabrics from all corners of the earth to create world class designs.
The YY Brand has become one of the most promising African-inspired and yet all-inclusive brands of this current generation. Although very young, the brand has made a huge impact in a number of communities, with several of its designs, created between 2014 and now, having been worn by many happy clients and models of various ages across the world. This includes formal wear, casual wear and even swimwear.
The value of the brand lies in the attention Yvonne pays to the details of the client’s needs and the thorough work that she undertakes in tailoring their bespoke clothing. Furthermore, the Yvonne Yvette brand is highly trusted on both delivery and quality.
She has earned a Black African Women Rock (BAWR) award for her work and is making her maiden mainstream catwalk presentation at the Manchester Fashion Week event this year.
MY COMMON GOODS
Our mission statement is simple.“Beautiful garments for the #commonpeople by the #commonpeople.
Our connection with our consumer is something we are proud of. We are approachable, we love to listen and we really love ideas. That’s the reason for the success behind our brand.
Never before has a fashion brand like MyCommonGoods achieved so much in so little time. In less than a year we have seen our ideas become a collection that is now sold through fashion showrooms in five countries and we expect that to have at least doubled by the end of 2016.
Our own website is now shipping to over 10 different countries and the MyCommonGoods logo is seen daily in various guises on the ever expanding social media platforms.
We also appear to have become the celebrity favourite with daily requests for our luxury tracksuits in any colour they can get.
Our strategy is to create fashion that is both affluent and commercial. We aim to excite through our use of innovative fabrics, unique shapes and creative colours.
We want it to mean something when you wear our designs. Special, daring, luxury, exciting. If we have got this right it will mean something different to each of you.
In March 2016 it was decided that we could push the boundaries further and we were able to launch our first collaboration with Abode London. A collaboration of some of the most talented DJs between the UK and Ibiza.
This is one of many collaborations planned for 2016.
As journey gathers speed MyCommonGoods has one promise and that is to never have boundaries.
Loved by guys and worn by girls. Admired by the rich and famous and repped by the people on the streets. Worn by some of the worlds best DJ’s and danced in by the same people at that venue.That’s who we are and what we do.
We created this for you. Welcome to the world of MyCommonGoods.
#staycommon
Our mission statement is simple.“Beautiful garments for the #commonpeople by the #commonpeople.
Our connection with our consumer is something we are proud of. We are approachable, we love to listen and we really love ideas. That’s the reason for the success behind our brand.
Never before has a fashion brand like MyCommonGoods achieved so much in so little time. In less than a year we have seen our ideas become a collection that is now sold through fashion showrooms in five countries and we expect that to have at least doubled by the end of 2016.
Our own website is now shipping to over 10 different countries and the MyCommonGoods logo is seen daily in various guises on the ever expanding social media platforms.
We also appear to have become the celebrity favourite with daily requests for our luxury tracksuits in any colour they can get.
Our strategy is to create fashion that is both affluent and commercial. We aim to excite through our use of innovative fabrics, unique shapes and creative colours.
We want it to mean something when you wear our designs. Special, daring, luxury, exciting. If we have got this right it will mean something different to each of you.
In March 2016 it was decided that we could push the boundaries further and we were able to launch our first collaboration with Abode London. A collaboration of some of the most talented DJs between the UK and Ibiza.
This is one of many collaborations planned for 2016.
As journey gathers speed MyCommonGoods has one promise and that is to never have boundaries.
Loved by guys and worn by girls. Admired by the rich and famous and repped by the people on the streets. Worn by some of the worlds best DJ’s and danced in by the same people at that venue.That’s who we are and what we do.
We created this for you. Welcome to the world of MyCommonGoods.
#staycommon
SAFFIYYAH
Saffiyyah is a women’s wear brand founded in 2015.
The decision to build the label comes from the desire to create the perfect dress. Saffiyyah is established out of the spirit of the foremost desire of every woman; to wear a dress capable of effortlessly expressing both femininity and confidence.
Saffiyyah is a women’s wear brand founded in 2015.
The decision to build the label comes from the desire to create the perfect dress. Saffiyyah is established out of the spirit of the foremost desire of every woman; to wear a dress capable of effortlessly expressing both femininity and confidence.
PANDORELLA
Pandorella is an exciting new label that caters for little girls who possess unlimited imagination from which they can create their own dreams and magical stories. Our timeless tutu inspired outfits are excitedly waiting in the wings for your child to be transported onwards into their own personal imaginative journey and amazing adventures. Each garment is lovingly made with hidden sparkles in the seams and twinkles in the stitches that only a child who truly believes can ever discover.
Operating from their in-house design and photography studio's, manufacturing and retail premises in Rochdale, near Manchester UK. Pandorella provides beautiful tutu inspired outfits for every occasion from birthday to party wear, fairytale dresses and fashionable everyday and formal wear. Following recent accreditation the prestigious Made in Britain Marque is proudly displayed on its company branding and labeling.
Pandorella is the first clothing brand to emerge from the company's flag ship sister company Bows R Us (UK) which has been operating since 2011. Founder and designer Gail Delaney is thrilled to be given the opportunity to showcase her designs at Manchester Fashion Week 2016.
www.pandorella.co.uk
Pandorella is an exciting new label that caters for little girls who possess unlimited imagination from which they can create their own dreams and magical stories. Our timeless tutu inspired outfits are excitedly waiting in the wings for your child to be transported onwards into their own personal imaginative journey and amazing adventures. Each garment is lovingly made with hidden sparkles in the seams and twinkles in the stitches that only a child who truly believes can ever discover.
Operating from their in-house design and photography studio's, manufacturing and retail premises in Rochdale, near Manchester UK. Pandorella provides beautiful tutu inspired outfits for every occasion from birthday to party wear, fairytale dresses and fashionable everyday and formal wear. Following recent accreditation the prestigious Made in Britain Marque is proudly displayed on its company branding and labeling.
Pandorella is the first clothing brand to emerge from the company's flag ship sister company Bows R Us (UK) which has been operating since 2011. Founder and designer Gail Delaney is thrilled to be given the opportunity to showcase her designs at Manchester Fashion Week 2016.
www.pandorella.co.uk
