Emerging Brands

An online journal written and edited by Manchester Fashion Institute students

How can sustainable brands reshape fashion? Manchester Fashion Institute students at Manchester Metropolitan University grapple with this question in a series of articles about emerging sustainable brands that are revolutionising the industry and driving change through their innovative approaches, both regionally and internationally.

Emerging Brands articles

Sewn in Stockport: Emiko Studios and the Rise of a New Creative Hub

By Molly Granger and Liam Wilson
 

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How Emerging Brands Like Kemi Gbadebo’s GBADEBO are Redefining Sustainable Fashion

By Bhagya Sadashiv and Morgan High

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I Was A Sari: Sarees of Yesterday, Dreams of Tomorrow

By Athira Anilkumar Nair

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Maito Design Works: Bridging Japan’s Past and Fashion’s Future

By Nieve Gerrard

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Future proofing the world through Fashion with Manchester Fashion Movement

By Molly Granger and Liam Wilson

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What Happens When Fashion Starts with Waste? Exploring Oscar Munro’s Design Philosophy

By Marymartha Danczuk

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Sneakerpharm: Perfect Imperfection

By Liam Wilson and Molly Granger

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One Jacket at a Time: The Mother-Daughter Duo Redefining Slow Fashion

By Marymartha Danczuk

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Athira Nair

“Being part of the Emerging Brands project has been a journey of Discovery. It opened my eyes to the storytelling behind emerging fashion labels – the passion, resilience, and innovation that bring each brand’s unique voice to life. This experience strengthened my confidence and career readiness, and ignited a love for fashion journalism.”

Athira Nair
MSc Luxury Fashion Management