It’s extremely cliched to talk about the weather when referring to Manchester, however, our rainy climate does mean we have to put in a little extra consideration when it comes to fashion choices. And even more so this year, when we’ve spent a lot of time outside. In 2020, when most social activities (if any) have had to take place in parks (or anywhere open and cold), there’s certainly been a surge of practical outfits seen across the city centre—although I’d say it’s still distinctively Manchester cool. While London might be considered the centre of fashion in the UK, and in many ways it is, the history of fashion in the Northern city is rich and varied, and continues to influence how the UK gets dressed.
