Manchester is a city bursting with colour, from vibrant street art to decorated storefronts. And it’s set to be even brighter this weekend as people flood the city streets with colour for Pride Weekend.
One way in which people express their identity is through fashion, so this week, I set out to speak to shoppers, residents and workers on their lunch breaks about their outfits, and how their style reflects their personality.
Fashion is a huge part of many people’s lives, whether we like to admit it or not, and it’s fascinating to hear of the different ways people have developed their own style over the years - from growing up with 80s icons, to being in a city environment filled with other quirky, individual souls with killer taste.
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In the Northern Quarter this week, I’d dressed in my brightest pink trousers and matching top, complete with a pink fedora for a fully monochrome but vibrant look. I hit the streets to scout out the best dressed city-dwellers, and it certainly didn’t take me long to find them.
This week I’ve chatted to men, women and members of the LGBTQ+ community, and discovered shoppers who only buy second-hand and shop their own wardrobe, while others have sported looks from brands like Zara and Warehouse. One even revealed the one fashion item she can’t leave the house without - and I absolutely agree with her.
Here are the six best dressed people I spotted in Manchester this week, and how you can Steal Their Style.
Matty - who goes by they/them pronouns - says being openly trans means they’ve increased their fashion opportunities and can ‘wear what I want’.
The 29-year-old, from Manchester, sported dungarees from
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