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Manchester Fashion Institute catwalk shows feature chrome, offcuts and cress
Alien headpieces, deadstock fabric and a coat of cress among striking student collections
New £4 million micro-scale robotic fashion production facility to develop high-value, low volume UK garment industry
The ‘Robotics Living Lab’ will explore more sustainable approaches for fashion manufacturing
University fashion experts join forces to share expertise with MPs on high street regeneration
Manchester Fashion Institute academics support political discussion on innovative use of empty retail space after teaming up with think tank Fashion Roundtable.
Fashion and textile waste in Greater Manchester to be reduced by new taskforce
University experts, local authorities, fashion and textile companies will look for solutions to waste problem
British and Italian menswear connections investigated in new project
Fashion researchers examining this unexplored area of menswear
Natural Dyeing and Flax Processing Workshop
Students from across the Fashion Design section participated in a workshop with freelance Garment Technologist Kirsteen McGregor.
World Cup 2022: Football fabrics and the battle against the Qatari heat
Dr Tasneem Sabir explores how cutting-edge and green football kit technology keeps players cool
RLWC2021: How the design of rugby kits has evolved over time
Dr Tasneem Sabir explores how rugby kits have adapted to complement the game
Fashion Design and Technology student takes home prize at Graduate Fashion Week International in Mumbai
Charlie Orr-Ewing’s graduate collection was awarded with a Highly Commended Award
Research project Reclaiming the Narrative explores young British Muslim identity in Manchester
Collaboration with photography project Portrait Youth results in series of portraits on display at the British Muslim Heritage Centre
Photography project Portrait Youth explores young people’s style and self-expression through menswear
Photographic portraits of young people from The Proud Trust on display in exhibition at Manchester Art Gallery
Circular Fashion: What happens next? - A Hainsworth live brief
Second year students from the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology programme recently took part in a live brief set by AW Hainsworth titled: Circular Fashion: What happens next?
Fast fashion: why your online returns may end up in landfill – and what can be done about it
Dr Patsy Perry weighs up the environmental and economic challenges facing retailers
Fashion student takes home top prize for range plan at Graduate Fashion Week awards
Francesca Merrick announced as winner during annual celebration of design talent
Fashion students shortlisted for top prizes at Graduate Fashion Week Awards
Prestigious awards highlight the best in young design talent
Fashion students win Warner Music competition to design graphics for collection in partnership with Liam Gallagher
Garments featuring designs by students will be stocked by luxury retailer Selfridges
Manchester Fashion Institute launches graduate showcase
‘From Start to Finish’ celebrates Class of 2022 with catwalk show and exhibition
Fashion student wins BBC Three streetwear design competition
Kemi Gbadebo’s next collection will be stocked by luxury retailer Flannels
Manchester Fashion Institute X Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology Collaborative Project
Students from our Fashion Design & Technology programme collaborated with students and staff at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology to produce garments exploring culture and sustainability.
New Max Mara scholarships at Manchester Metropolitan University aim to improve diversity in fashion industry
Six undergraduate students at Manchester Fashion Institute will benefit from financial support
Eco-friendly and plant-based antimicrobial dry wipes could prevent the spread of disease, research shows
Findings reveal new method for using plant-based substances in an innovative way
Sport and fashion collaborate to foster innovation
Leaders from Manchester Met’s prestigious Master of Sport Directorship were hosted by Manchester Fashion Institute last week.
Students win gold at the Creative Conscience awards
Final year students Isabelle Johnson and Alice Crawshaw won gold awards in their relevant specialisms
Sustainable footwear sector to be revolutionised in new industrial partnership
Industry to benefit from digital supply chain and 3D printing expertise