New To HIP: BODE

New To HIP – Luxury New York label Bode has a powerful allure. Critical acclaim and fascination has followed since designer Emily Adams Bode Aujla launched her eponymous label in 2016. Bode is beautifully idiosyncratic – best known for using rare, vintage textiles collected from around the world. They point to stories from past eras and styles, and a larger vision to preserve forgotten craft. Bode’s true magic is its emotive quality. Collections are inspired by old family memories, places, and the personal narratives of intimate relations. Rich storytelling and the sentiment of antique textiles, patterns, and embroideries make Bode one of the most compelling labels in menswear.

Bode is available online and at HIP Manchester.

New To HIP: Sunflower

New To HIP – Copenhagen-based Sunflower create ‘people’s favourites’ – beautiful staples emphasising traditional design blended with contemporary twists. Since being founded in 2018 Sunflower has created a loyal following. The brand focuses on real people, paying close attention to how its community wears each item as individuals interpret pieces in their own way to make them special. This premise influences how the brand is presented and its approach to fashion. Each Sunflower collection is chic but straightforward – garments intended to last a lifetime.

Sunflower AW24 is online and at HIP Manchester.

Umbro ‘Hard Times’ AW24 Event At SOUP Recap

Last week we celebrated the launch of Umbro’s ‘Hard Times’ collection at SOUP – a venue in Manchester’s eclectic Northern Quarter that hosts music and art events, with a history of underground dance music.

The collection is available online on our website and in store at Leeds & Manchester.