Fashion brand PrettyLittleThing has given its HQ in Manchester a huge makeover, creating a pink palace for all its staff to work from.
Glimpses of the colourful space – which includes a huge pink unicorn, a quad bike, a cloud ceiling and big squishy pink sofas – have been shared on social media in recent weeks.
Even Molly-Mae Hague herself, a super-influencer who works as PLT’s creative director, popped in and shared snippets of the new HQ to her 7.5m followers.
So when PLT invited us here at The Manc over for a tour, we were there quicker than you can say ‘Kardashian collaboration’.
The online fashion brand was launched way back in 2012, and has since become a global heavyweight in the retail world.
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There are now offices in London, Paris and Los Angeles, and celebrity fans have included Miley Cyrus, Kourtney Kardashian, Michelle Keegan, Rita Ora, Jessie J and Nicki Minaj.
So yeah – kind of a big deal.
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A bar space at PLT HQ. Credit: The Manc GroupPLT HQ. Credit: The Manc GroupThe dining area at PLT HQ. Credit: The Manc Group
Their headquarters are based on an unassuming plot of land just north of Ancoats, a short walk from the Etihad Stadium and Hope Mill Theatre, and neighbouring Pollard Yard.
But once you’re through the industrial gates, it’s like being plunged into a world of pink and shimmer.
There’s a reception space where neon spells out the words ‘dream big, work hard, make it happen’, and a winged unicorn poses on a bed of roses.
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Then down a short flight of stairs is the staff’s massive new cafe and chill-out space, where plush velvet sofas are arranged beneath a sky-patterned ceiling, complete with pink neon screaming ‘Sky is the limit’.
There’s a sizeable cafe space (complete with pink PLT-branded coffee cups, naturally), and more seating arranged around a huge marble table.
Pendant lights dangle down from a cloud of pink roses overhead.
Throughout the entire HQ are giant screens showing notable PLT campaigns.
Art deco-style arches abound, from a huge neon-outlined mirror behind a breakfast bar (which doubles up as a DJ booth), to the cosy meeting booths lined with pink suede.
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And then you head through to the main offices, home to hundreds of PLT employees. The desks are fringed by huge palm trees and fairy lights, and a pink blossom tree hangs with words of affirmation.
There’s even a unicorn-splattered quad bike parked up near the desks.
Major Canadian lifestyle brand Garage to open in Manchester Arndale AND Trafford Centre
Daisy Jackson
A major lifestyle and activewear brand, Garage, is finally coming to Manchester – and they’re not stopping at one store.
The Canadian fashion group will be opening two locations in the city, with one at Manchester Arndale and another opening at a later date at The Trafford Centre.
Montreal-born and loved by women globally for its off-duty essentials and active lifestyle pieces, Garage will be opening inside Manchester Arndale this summer.
It already has a whopping 231 stores across North America, making its UK debut down south just earlier this year.
And it’s expanding fast, thanks to its die-hard Gen Z following and monthly drops of new pieces.
Garage has recently celebrated 50 years of business, creating a huge range of activewear, swimwear, and elevated essentials that take you from barre to brunch to bar.
Garage will land at Manchester Arndale this July, with the Trafford Centre store opening later on this year.
Garage is heading to Manchester Arndale this July
Scott Linard, Portfolio Manager for M&G Real Estate, said: “We are delighted that GARAGE has selected Manchester Arndale for one of its first North West locations. Following recent openings, this addition further enhances our retail offer and complements our existing tenant mix.
“Our strategy remains focused on curating a strong lineup of best-in-class brands to meet the evolving demands of visitors from Manchester and beyond.”
Steve Gray, Head of European Retail Asset Management at Global Mutual, said: “Bringing GARAGE to Manchester Arndale is a fantastic addition to our growing fashion line-up.
“The brand has built a strong reputation internationally, and we’re proud to be the destination chosen for its first store in the North West.”
Manchester United home kit for 2026/27 ‘leaked’ online in unboxing video
Danny Jones
Manchester United’s new home kit for the 2026/27 campaign has reportedly been leaked online in a YouTuber’s unboxing video ahead of next season.
We know fake shirts and dupes can be pretty accurate these days, but it looks very much like this could be the real deal.
Shared by dedicated football kit reviewer, ‘Retro Man‘, who has seemingly revealed the latest Man United jersey, this unveiling lines up with the previously rumoured designs circulated on social media.
A Red Devil himself, the creator has teased previous releases that turned out to be true in the past, so we’ll leave it up to all of you to decide how bona fide you think this supposed home strip is. Ever-reliable footy fashion peers, Footy Headlines, have also shared these images:
Uploaded to the channel on 25 April, Retro Man did a full overview of the United 26/27 home shirt, highlighting key features such as a red-forward collar with black and white accents.
That same trim is repeated on the ends of the sleeves – reminiscent of the 2011/12 iteration, only differing in the more crew neck style – and the back of the neck now simply reads “UNITED”.
It is worth noting that this is specifically the replica shirt that most fans will purchase.
Should it prove to be the genuine article, this will be the 11th Manchester United kit by adidas since they returned as manufacturers over a decade ago, a.k.a. the start of the Louis van Gaal era.
Retro Man has since posted another video showing off what he claims to be the ‘authentic’ version, too; you can check it out in more detail down below.
Looks pretty legit…
As you can see, the official player edition that will be worn on the pitch by actual United squad members (though they are still available to purchase by the public) appears to hold some key distinctions.
Besides some differences around the panelling and stitching, there is also a noticeable textured section along large sections of the interwoven fabric as part of the brand’s breathable and trademark ‘Climacool’ technology.
Elsewhere, the badge itself also looks to have a more embossed/raised finish. If this is the real deal, what do you make of it?
This isn’t the only United kit that’s caught some attention of late, either:
Daisy Jackson -
28th April 2023 
