The second day of Manchester Fashion Week put ecosystems and accountability at the centre of the programme. Workshops, panels and runways worked in tandem, moving beyond spectacle to interrogate the forces shaping fashion’s future.
On the catwalk, MANCUNIA UGLY and MAKE IT WET delivered standout moments. Janey Cribbin’s MANCUNIA UGLY reimagined deadstock fabric, upcycled car interiors and vintage tartans into bold, unisex pieces rooted in Manchester’s DIY car culture and unapologetic maximalism.
MAKE IT WET, by Megan Hughes, drew on her North Wales coastal heritage, merging vibrant marine-inspired prints with oversized silhouettes and a slow-made ethos.
BEPO added an innovative edge with outerwear constructed from excess stock materials, transforming utility into sculptural design. Meanwhile, Śilpa, the Manchester-based British South-Asian label by Myno Macheda, fused clean punk and surrealism with heritage references, offering hand-finished, minimal-waste pieces that felt both personal and enduring.
Closing the day, À Couvert presented sharp, conceptual menswear in luxury technical fabrics. Founded by James Small, the brand blends military heritage with modern precision, creating limited-edition outerwear made in Manchester as true investment pieces.
