Ready to level up your wardrobe game? This September, some of the city’s coolest fashion brands and retailers will be taking over the first floor of Union coliving apartments for its first in a series of events called ‘Souls Sampled’ which will celebrate the city’s rising talent. Launching with the ‘Kicks n Garms edition’, imagine a department store party bringing together the best of Manchester’s clothing and sneaker scene with fire threads, fresh kicks, and exclusive finds.
But that’s not all – the vibes will be just as fresh as the garms, with Manchester DJs G2 and Habitat’s Tone Rarri spinning throughout. There’s also a bar serving up your favourite drinks, so whether you’re copping new gear or just vibing to the music, it’ll be the place to be.
Manchester brands showcasing the best they have to offer include:
Named in the UK’s top 20 boutiques by The Observer, Old Town General Store is an independent lifestyle store based in Stockport. It has a key focus on emerging and heritage designers, sourced from all over the world.
Hikeadelic has garnered a cult-like following across Manchester. Bringing exclusive designs by working with world-class illustrators, has allowed the brand to release some of the most unique garms around. Expect to see hoodies, t-shirts, trousers and outerwear when it arrives at Union.
Buetti has been making waves in the streetwear scene since brothers Lorenzo and Valentino set up the brand back in 2023. Born out of a deep appreciation for garments, design and vintage stylistic codes, Buetti will be bringing t’s, hats and shorts along with the in-demand Buetti Daily News bag recently donned by Loyle Carner at his Castlefield Bowl show.
Kiht Collective is bringing some of the highest-quality women’s gym wear and unisex sweats you can find on the market. With a focus on sustainability, Kiht even has one tree planted for every item it sells.
Permanent Orbit is one of Manchester’s leading handpicked and curated unisex clothing sellers. Located in Manchester’s buzzing St John’s district, the shop offers major fashion brands like Carhartt WIP and retro Levi’s to independent Manchester brands.
Stunner was originally founded in Kyiv in 2007 by Serge and Polina. Since then they relocated to King Street in the city centre and have quickly become a fan favourite for football fans hosting football watch parties and offering some of the most exclusive and sought after retro football shirts on the market.
Retro Garms specialises in high-end vintage clothing offering some of the most exclusive brands at the best prices including Dior, Burberry and Ralph Lauren.
Actively Conscious launched in 2020 and has gained popularity for its environmentally conscious, yoga and meditation inspired gym wear. Selling everything from organic cotton t’s and oversized sweaters to tote bags and leggings.
The event will be take place on the 28 September between 1pm-6pm. People are advised to book on to the free event here to guarantee entry, however there will be space for walk-ins on the day too.
Kicks and Garms will be the first in Union’s Souls Sampled series of events with more news on the next to be revealed in the coming months.
Tickets can be found here.