Friday, March 5th, 2021.
Manchester is a city full of successful, strong independent women who continue to make a positive difference to the area and society. For this year’s International Women’s Day, King Street is looking at four women who changed the history of Manchester. Emmeline Pankhurst Born on Sloan Street in the Moss Side district of Manchester, Emmeline […]
Read more...Thursday, February 25th, 2021.
forever fashion Slow fashion: how to keep your favourite clothes forever – from laundering to moth-proofing Check the seams It sounds obvious, but if you want your clothes to last, you need to invest in well-made garments in good-quality fabrics. Don’t assume that expensive items are high quality – check for yourself. Do […]
Read more...Thursday, February 25th, 2021.
quality over quantity Fashion now has one of the loudest voices in advocating sustainable business practices as standard. Many luxury brands are already at the forefront of the movement as their products are purchased for long-term enjoyment rather than being temporary or disposable like it’s ‘fast fashion’ counterpart. One of the most notable voices […]
Read more...Wednesday, February 17th, 2021.
Your voice matters Manchester! We want to know a little bit more about the experiences of people living in Manchester over the past year. Take our short survey to share your lockdown highlights (…and those lowlights) and views on the future of our amazing city and its shopping destinations. You can be as honest, humble […]
Read more...Tuesday, February 2nd, 2021.
Proud beginnings To celebrate LGBT History month, we’re taking a look back over manchester’s history of the gay rights-related civil rights movement, including its flagship festival, Manchester Pride. Manchester Pride first started as a small event on the August bank holiday of 1985 in the Gay Village. It’s now one of the UK’s leading […]
Read more...Thursday, January 28th, 2021.
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide Style never goes out of fashion – or in the case of the last year, never goes out at all. This Valentine’s Day we might feel all dressed up with nowhere to go, but King Street’s shops are offering an array of gifts that bring the glam, the glitter, and the […]
Read more...Thursday, January 21st, 2021.
The Loungewear edit Nothing says 2021 quite like home attire, whether that be your favourite cosy knits, comfiest sports wear, or a more glamorous combination of sumptuous silks and cashmere, we have all adopted a stay at home ‘look’ one way or another. The stores at King Street have an abundance of loungewear that will […]
Read more...Thursday, December 31st, 2020.
Tier 4 Update Regrettably, with tighter restrictions announced for Manchester we’ve closed all but our essential shops to customers. At least we’ve still got the Christmas specials, the turkey sandwiches, and the shame of having eaten that whole cheeseboard in one go. While you might not be able to take a trip to the sales […]
Read more...Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020.
Welcome back (again) to king street! We’re delighted that King Street retailers can reopen their doors once again for December. Under Tier 3 restrictions, the majority of restaurants are sadly closed for the time being. Please check INDIVIDUAL STORES for opening times and reopening announcements. Safety & Wellbeing For your safety and wellbeing, the way you […]
Read more...Sunday, November 22nd, 2020.
Christmas 2020 is nearly here, and we’re challenging you to make this year the year you make your Christmas shopping count. While our usual fundraising activities have been restricted this year, there are plenty of ways you can still help this Christmas. Give As You Live is free and easy way to raise money for […]
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