"Drew Kent, a designer who trained at Central Saint Martins and whose clothes have been worn by comedian Joe Lycett and the Scissor Sisters, was the first show on the schedule, showing in a large market and event space in the city's Castlefield district. Focusing on Kent's trademark crochet knitting, the collection was a riot of pinks and purples, featuring oversized hats, giant sequins and fluffy cardigans."
"The timing is notable, coming just a week before London fashion week and shortly after Laura Weir, the new CEO of the British Fashion Council, announced a wider push to shift the focus of the industry away from London. Weir has initiated City Wide, a series of talks and events around the country open to the public in the run-up to London fashion week, with Manchester featured, along with Liverpool and Newcastle."
Manchester staged its first fashion week in ten years, turning up bold colour across shows and public events. Drew Kent opened with crochet-led pieces in vivid pinks and purples, including oversized hats, giant sequins and fluffy cardigans inspired by childhood dress-up. The programme included events at Vivienne Westwood's store and a showcase by evening-wear designer Nadine Merabi, alongside Elite Preloved's secondhand designer looks. British Fashion Council CEO Laura Weir launched City Wide, a series of public talks and events to broaden fashion activity beyond London and include Manchester, Liverpool and Newcastle. The week served as a proof of concept for broader industry engagement and attracted industry figures, writers, educators and students.
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