Manchester is renowned for being home to some of the biggest urban and casual brands such as Umbro and Gola, but were you aware of the smaller, independent shops that are dotted around the streets of Manchester?

Gio Goi

We teamed up with industry insider magazine Drapers and took over their most recent issue to bring you interviews with the head honchos of some of Manchester's best fashion brands including Ringspun, Gio Goi, Umbro, Gola, Aertex, Henleys, and Henri Lloyd.

Henri LLoyd

Not only this, there are also independent shops like The General Store, Ran, Intro and Rags to Bitches.

Ringspun

The Fashion Network ensured that London based Drapers Magazine featured all the best brands, shops and personalities as well as organising a shoot bringing all of the Manchester fashion giants into one room.

Gola

Click here to read snippets online, or head out to your nearest newsagents to grab a copy of Drapers Magazine.

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