From band tees to music-influenced accessories, Manchester is filled with ways to unite your music and style tastes.
There’s currently a growing interest in using fashion to commemorate your favourite bands and music genres, and Manchester is no exception – it has potentially the country’s richest music history to draw from.
For any Mancunians looking to achieve these music-inspired looks – this guide ought to help.
Band tees often function as the best way to pay tribute to your favourite musicians – making a clear statement on where your allegiances lie.
When shopping for t-shirts in Manchester, look no further than Lemon Music Store, a small company selling 100% official licensed merchandise from the bands they love.
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Whether you’re looking for The Stone Roses, Joy Division, The Smiths or various other bands, Lemon has got you covered with the real deal rather than some cheap knock off.
Various high-street stores sell these gems, but NOTE Skateboard Shop stock potentially the city’s largest collection with a massive variety of bucket hats to choose from.
NOTE sells every colour and pattern imaginable of these iconic hats to pair with any outfit and can be found in the Tib Street and Thomas Street stores.
Get creative with custom patches, badges and belt buckles
If your outfit needs some added flair and individuality, Panic Posters is selling various music-inspired patches and belt buckles that perfectly fit the bill.
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You’ll find everything from Iron Maiden and Metallica to local bands in their Afflecks store – as well as music-based buckles such as drum sets and turntables, which is an easy way to jazz up an otherwise tired belt.
Perhaps you don’t want to shout about your music obsession from the hilltops and instead want something more understated? Well, String Effects has got you sorted.
This venue is recycling guitar strings into ethical and elegant jewellery, complete with gemstones, crystals and charms.
These gorgeous one-of-a-kind pieces are a great way to put your old guitar strings to use and would make a great gift for a retired musician or to preserve an old instrument into a precious keepsake.
Liam Gallagher founded Pretty Green in 2009, creating a one-stop shop for authentic outfits inspired by the famed Oasis singer.
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The brand aims to unite people through a love of music and fashion, creating iconic looks that would look at home on the Gallagher brothers during the height of their career.
Whether you want a new pair of espadrilles or an Oasis-inspired track top, Pretty Green is a must-visit for achieving these iconic looks.
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Luxury tattoo studio with world-famous clients to open in Manchester for the first time
Daisy Jackson
A tattoo studio with a roster of VIP clients is heading to Manchester, as The London Social prepares to open The Manchester Social.
The world-renowned studio, which counts celebs like David Beckham, Kobbie Mainoo, Declan Rice and Sam Smith as its clients, is opening its first site outside of the capital.
Set to open next week, The Manchester Social tattoo studio will span three floors and 2,200 sq ft on King Street.
They say this new tattoo parlour will be ‘serve Manchester’s elite’ and offer a convenient location for existing regulars, including Luke Shaw and Mason Mount.
The Manchester Social studio will offer the same bespoke tattoo experiences and world-class artistry it’s famous for, but with eight new artists, all from the Manchester city region.
The business is headed up by Miles Langford – named by The Times as one of the world’s most exclusive tattoo artists – and already has tattoo parlours in Fitzrovia, Soho and Angel in London.
It’s famed for fine-line specialty designs and will bring a luxury tattoo space to the historic King Street for the first time.
Miles Langford, founder of The London Social, said: “Opening our first location outside of London is a huge step in our business journey but Manchester seemed like the obvious choice.
Inside The Manchester Social. Credit: Supplied
“A key selling point for me was the building and its location. King Street is known for being the epicentre of luxury in Manchester so it was a no brainer for us to make the decision on where we would fit in best.
“An indescribable amount of hard work has gone into making this store one of our best yet, all whilst maintaining its Manchester foundations and we can’t wait for Manchester to get the experience that our London clients love so well.”
Holly Whitcomb, associate director at DTZ Investors, said: “We’re incredibly excited to welcome such an exclusive brand like The London Social to King Street.
“King Street is known for being the go-to place for luxury retail and leisure and addition of The Manchester Social will be help to diversify the offering on the street, aligning with our ambitions to be a go-to destination in Manchester City Centre.
“From its VIP feel, to star-studded clientele, we’re looking forward to seeing footfall soar on the street.”
The Manchester Social will open on Saturday 5 April at 9 South King Street – find out more HERE.
A Manchester dentist to the stars is offering an exclusive discount for their hugely popular treatment
Kristen MacGregor-Houlston
A designer dentist in Manchester is offering composite bond treatment with a huge saving this month.
Rüh Dental, hailed as one of the top dental surgeries in Manchester and one which counts popular celebs like Helen Flanagan and Molly-Mae Hague as their patients, is offering readers a healthy 10% off composite bonding treatment this month.
The boutique surgery leads the way in creating a perfect smile that both stands out in a crowd but is effortlessly natural.
The whole process can be done in as little as 60 minutes too, depending on how much work you need.
If composite bonding is something you’re new to, it’s a straightforward, smile-perfecting procedure that is designed to give natural results and improve your grin, all whilst preserving the patient’s own teeth.
We caught up with leading dentist Dr Billal Arshad from Rüh, who is an expert in his field and is famed for his dental diligence and artistic flair.
He tells us “Composite bonding is a simple but effective treatment where we sculpt composite onto the teeth to make them look aesthetically pleasing.
“It’s a painless procedure that gives a natural look and lasts up to seven years without damaging the patient’s own teeth.”
You can find more about composite bonding from our Q&A session with Dr Arshad here.
Whilst Rüh Dental Manchester is also known for other treatments like their Invisalign treatments, general dentistry, veneers, etc, this offer is exclusively for composite bonding and for our readers. Quote TheManc10 when you call 0161 348 8738 to book.
Daisy Bradbury -
18th June 2021 
