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FashionPechaKucha: Fashion
From its introduction in Tokyo in 2003 the PechaKucha night has taken over the world, now taking place in over 500 cities. The night involves presentations o... Read more »| 11 Jun 2013 -
FashionAtelier E.B: Ost End Girls Collection Showroom
Atelier E.B is the name that artist Lucy McKenzie and designer Becca Lipscombe work under for their collaborative projects. It was started in 2007 by Lipscom... Read more »| 11 Jun 2013 -
IntersectionsAfter The Anniversary: Raising Awareness of HIV in Scotland
London based artist Edo Zollo’s photographic exhibition Stand Tall, Get Snapped arrives in Glasgow on 14 June. This collection of portraits of people living with HIV in the UK was inspired by the 30th anniversary of the death of Terrence Higgins Read more »| 10 Jun 2013 -
Travel
Liberty City: Meet The Real Boston
Native Bostonian Ashley Weckbacher reports on a proud city standing tall after experiencing a terrorist atrocity in the American heartland. Meet the real Boston, battered but not broken Read more »| 10 Jun 2013 -
Fashion
Coming Into Fashion: A Century of Photography at Condé Nast
Condé Nast was the publisher that discovered and launched some of the leading names in fashion photography. His artistic vision and ability to spot ta... Read more »| 08 Jun 2013 -
Travel
Manchester Bike Month: Saddle Up
You don't need to book a getaway to take a trip. Travel together, sustainably, and even, erm, naked during Manchester Bike Month Read more »| 07 Jun 2013
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Food And DrinkAround the World in 20 Drinks: Croatia
A taste test of two of Croatia's finest spirits this month, as we crack into presents from other people's holidays and accidentally discover the recipe to Scotland's greatest export Read more »| 07 Jun 2013 -
Fashion
Zoe Hitchen: Aim High
SHOWstudio and Manchester School of Art alumnus Zoe Hitchen's multimedia fashion and photography project {Un}titled is set to take Manchester by storm. She tells us about her influences and ambitions Read more »| 06 Jun 2013 -
Fashion
Christian Dior: Hardcore
A selection of Christian Dior pieces – including an outfit from his revolutionary New Look line – pitches up at Manchester Gallery of Costume this month. We survey what's on offer Read more »| 04 Jun 2013 -
Fashion
Graduating Class: Heriot-Watt Fashion & Textiles
A look at the highlights from the forthcoming end of year catwalk show featuring work from the students of the Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles and Design Read more »| 04 Jun 2013 -
Food And Drink
Northwest Food News – June 2013
June brings yet more meat to Manchester, in the form of chargrilled BBQ at Grillstock and posh ground meat sandwiches at Byron burgers. Over on the west coast it's a liquid diet, with Liverpudlians chasing craft beer with the finest tequila Read more »| 04 Jun 2013 -
Fashion
Karl Fritsch: Put a Ring on It
Manchester Art Gallery is currently home to a collection of jewellery designer Karl Fritsch's weird and wonderful creations. We take a look at the techniques and approaches used by the celebrated craftsman Read more »| 04 Jun 2013 -
Tech
XBox One: Boxing Clever
With the breathless announcement of the Xbox One came the droves of gaming fans ready to heap mountains of scorn on every possible failing, both compared to ... Read more »| 03 Jun 2013 -
Tech
Shopping Without Dropping
Edinburgh start-up seeks to change online shopping Read more »| 30 May 2013 -
Fashion
Under The Waves
Glasgow favourite, Betty Spoke combines the creation of bold and inspiring bespoke fashions with the ethos 'Buy less and choose well.' This philosophy, heral... Read more »| 24 May 2013