Manchester has already ‘happened’ several times over. Gentrification and monetisation follows , forcing out workers who service the rich and the next generation of people who will make new things happen.
But, having said the true creatives are being forced out, I had a snapshot of new Manchester recently when changing trains there. My mouth fell open at seeing mirrored towers all around as my train pulled into the station (I couldn’t get my bearings at all, the architecture of the city centre is so transformed), then, I noticed how amazing the other people on the platform looked, lots of incredible, inventive clothing - but street fashion, not high fashion. There is hope for Northern Spirit.
Thanks for articulating and bringing light to this perspective.
I've fallen into the unfortunate habit of checking my LinkedIn every couple of days and I've felt uneasy seeing all the hype around "Chanel x MCR" mostly being pumped out.
The whole thing seems to lack any real authenticity.
Manchester has already ‘happened’ several times over. Gentrification and monetisation follows , forcing out workers who service the rich and the next generation of people who will make new things happen.
But, having said the true creatives are being forced out, I had a snapshot of new Manchester recently when changing trains there. My mouth fell open at seeing mirrored towers all around as my train pulled into the station (I couldn’t get my bearings at all, the architecture of the city centre is so transformed), then, I noticed how amazing the other people on the platform looked, lots of incredible, inventive clothing - but street fashion, not high fashion. There is hope for Northern Spirit.
Royal Family and The Poor - 'Vaneigem Mix'
https://youtu.be/4iEATJaRUSI?si=OTKC4q71RQfjJh5B
https://www.tiktok.com/@projectcerti/video/7309910300965358881
Thanks for articulating and bringing light to this perspective.
I've fallen into the unfortunate habit of checking my LinkedIn every couple of days and I've felt uneasy seeing all the hype around "Chanel x MCR" mostly being pumped out.
The whole thing seems to lack any real authenticity.