Topshop is selling an entire range of brand new bucket hats and, as Mancs, we just can’t get enough of them.
Festivals, the spiritual homes of this type of headwear, might be cancelled this summer, but northerners never needed a big music event as an excuse to don one.
Bucket hats are a staple of the classic Mancunian wardrobe – having been embraced by fanbases of local bands like The Stone Rose and Oasis.
High street store Topshop have now launched a brand-new collection of these hats that are perfect for summer whilst still being affordable.
This headwear has made a huge resurgence recently, with bucket hats rapidly becoming some of the most sought-after summer accessories.
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There are many variations of this hat to create a trendy look – and here are a few ideas from Topshop’s latest launch.
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Keeping it classic – this monochromatic hat is simplistic in design, yet the focal badge is very reminiscent of the nineties.
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So, if you want to play it cool and relive the glory days then this one is definitely for you.
It also comes in a fluorescent pink if you want to add a pop of colour to your wardrobe.
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Feminine and flirty – with its narrower brim, this hat has a more feminine feel and is perfect if you want something a bit more petite and dainty, whilst still saluting an iconic trend.
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It comes in a variety of colours including beige, lime green and baby pink, making it the perfect addition to any outfit.
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A modern twist – make a bold statement with this dalmatian print bucket hat, complete with its low brim and tie under the chin.
This hat screams fashionable occasion rather than simply being an outdoor hat – and it’s guaranteed to turn heads wherever you might go.
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Summer lovin’ – both practical and fashionable, this straw bucket hat is perfect to take on holiday (or maybe just for sunbathing in the garden).
The mustard stripes definitely gives it a cute holiday vibe.
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Top of the trends – it’s no secret that tie-dye is one of 2020s biggest trends, so keep up with the latest styles in this gorgeous blue and white bucket hat.
This wash is more subtle than other tie dye items so it’s definitely easy to wear, plus the frayed edge is super cute.
Buckets hat are back and the sunshine is out. Summer is officially here.
Head over to Topshop’s website to view their bucket hat collection in full.
Drama Call opening first-ever flagship shop in Manchester
Danny Jones
Streetwear superstars Drama Call are opening their new flagship store and first-ever permanent site in Manchester city centre this weekend.
Expect massive queues and lots turning up wearing the increasingly recognisable starry logo.
Already a much-loved brand not just here in 0161 but across the nation at large, the native independent business turned street-style favourites and UK fashion phenomenon are no strangers to HUGE pop-ups in their hometown.
However, they’ve never had a mainstay location anywhere in the country, let alone Greater Manchester – well, until now, that is…
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Debuting in the Northern Quarter this Sunday, the venue located on Tib Street will effectively serve as Drama Call‘s new HQ.
The local label has done everything from popping up vans with Manc rapper Aitch to collaborating with Man United for multiple limited edition collections, so it only felt like a matter of time before they’d make a big brick-and-mortar splash in our fair city.
Most notably, they’re also taking over the same unit as the Sheep Shop, a former skate shop and legendary urban clothing tastemaker of the 90s; they were one of the first places in Britain to stock famous names like Stüssy, Supreme, Carhartt, The North Face and many more.
With that in mind, it feels only fitting that they carry on the trendsetting tradition from the same premises, and just spitting distance from the likes of Note, as well.
And that’s not all, either: before the full launch, they’ll also be holding an exclusive cash-only shirt swap event, where a limited number of certain collector’s items will be sold for as little as £10.
Other things to note are the additions of signed vinyls by homegrown artists such as the aforementioned Aitch and even The Smiths.
In fact, the store will also feature strictly Mancunian exclusives, too.
Everything from polo shirts and tees to branded mugs, matchboxes and other accessories will be available in-store only.
NQ is bound to be buzzing across launch weekend, with doors officially opening to the public on Sunday, and we wouldn’t be surprised if you see people camping outside the front well ahead of time.
What a moment the Manc shopping scene is having right now.
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Keo play Projekts: garage and grunge revivalists crush Manchester skatepark for new music video
Danny Jones
This past Thursday evening, fast-rising rock band Keo took over Projekts MCR skatepark for a special pop-up gig and to film a brand-new music video for their latest single, ‘Pistol’, starring some of their biggest fans here in Manchester.
In fact, it didn’t take long for us to suss out that plenty of them had flocked from far and wide to be there, and let’s say we’re sure they’ll say it was worth the journey.
We caught Keo’s well-attended festival set inside the Woodlands at Kendal Calling 2025, not to mention their completely sold-out show at the O2 Ritz back in March – their biggest headline date up to that point – and we’re more certain than ever that they’re going to be absolutely massive.
And if they keep up doing more memorable stuff like this, it’s just a matter of how soon…
Packing out Projekts to the point that people were literally hanging off fences and standing on electrical boxes at the side of the street to try and get a peek at the post-punk, grunge and garage rockers, some of their most enthusiastic young fans had been waiting outside the location as early as noon.
For context, doors opened six hours later, and the boys didn’t come on until 7:30pm.
Those who signed up to Keo‘s mailing list were sent information regarding securing a spot at the one-off performance earlier this month.
While you would have seen the place fill up even if they were just standard concert tickets, the fact that the band were taping the whole thing to use as the visuals for their newest single, as mentioned, meant that Keo’s avid followers were literally clamouring AND clambering to get the best view position possible.
Turning the popular skaters’ hub’s central bowl into a makeshift stage, with lights, camera, booms and various crew surrounding the entire venue, it was a surreal experience to say the least.
And, of course, they were absolutely brilliant – just as they were at the Ritz at the start of the year and Kendal before that, playing a short but sweet set that left everyone wanting more and choruses of punters chanting Keo long after the final song.
We can’t wait to see how the video itself turns out, especially seeing how much the people who wrapped around them and the skatepark were lost in the moment, and we’re also looking forward to them headlining Neighbourhood Fest in Manchester city centre this October.
You can grab a ticket to see them and the rest of the NBHD lineup right HERE, but until then, give the full studio version of ‘Pistol’ a play and get ready for their debut album.
The Manc -
26th June 2020 
