Sustainable collective set to take over Manchester Fashion Week Venue - 13 amazing vintage places to get fashion week ready

After a decade away, Manchester Fashion Week returns this September with its much-anticipated revival, and one of its most exciting highlights will see The Club Preloved, the fast-growing collective for sustainable entrepreneurs, take over the iconic ABC Dome.

Founded by Lauren Cooley, The Club Preloved has grown into a powerful community of over 120 sustainable businesses and creators, championing everything from vintage fashion and upcycled design to preloved interiors and circular beauty.

On Thursday 11th September (3–7pm), the collective will transform the ABC Dome, Manchester into a boutique-style marketplace, showcasing the creativity and passion of independent sustainable brands.

A Showcase of Creative Talent Visitors can expect a curated mix of vintage womenswear, preloved designer fashion, upcycled blazers, sustainable swimwear, premium preloved accessories, antique jewellery, and restored interiors. The space itself will be styled in true Club Preloved fashion, with Evalon Resto’s mid-century restored furniture integrated throughout.

The event also features live upcycling with Sarafina M (@_sarafina_m), sustainable styling on stage with Nic @thetrenddisrupter and founder Lauren Cooley, and live music from Northern talent, creating an atmosphere that celebrates creativity, connection, and conscious living.

Founder Lauren Cooley said: “The teenage fashionista in me still can’t believe this is happening.”

Adding: “But more than a personal moment, this takeover is about giving small, sustainable businesses the exposure they deserve — centre stage at a major city fashion week. Together, we’re proving that conscious fashion isn’t on the sidelines anymore. It belongs at the heart of the industry.”

The takeover embodies The Club Preloved’s ethos: that small, purpose-led businesses are stronger together. By connecting sustainable brands with customers, creators, and press, the community is rewriting what it means to succeed in fashion and interiors, making collaboration the new currency.

Event Details

● Date: Thursday 11th September

● Time: 3–7pm

● Location: ABC Dome, Manchester

● Tickets: Tickets can be purchased via Eventbrite

● After Party: TBC

Brands Showcasing

Sarafina M [@_sarafina_m] – Upcycled men’s suits, reimagined into bold, one-of-a-kind womenswear.

By Elleven [@byelleven] – A Northern powerhouse delivering handpicked modern vintage for women, proudly size-inclusive.

Gwen's Attic [@gwensattic] – A Northern-based treasure trove of vintage and preloved fashion & homewares.

Be Diddy [@bediddywares_] – Manchester-based premium preloved fashion for the cool girls.

Piece by Peace [@piece._by._peace] – Curated collections of timeless vintage and preloved clothing.

Milo Vogue [@milovogue] – Standout upcycled fashion, restored designer pieces, and custom jewellery, with live customisation available on the day.

Flickini [@flickini] – A sustainable British swimwear brand making pieces that are beautiful,

empowering and kind to the planet. Crafted from Econyl® yarn, regenerated from rescued waste including fishing nets and fabric scraps.

Loved By Ally [@loved.byally] – Vintage and premium preloved womenswear and designer menswear, proudly Northern at heart.

Ethereal Treasures [@etherealtreasuresss] – A magical curation of vintage watches, each carrying a story of its own.

Evalon Resto [@restoevalon] – A Northern duo reviving mid-century furniture, with restored pieces integrated throughout the dome to bring the space to life in true Club Preloved style.

Plus, Nathan Mag [@nathan.magazine] – Manchester’s own preloved-focused magazine, with a dedicated station for their printed publication.

On Stage & Live Features

4:00pm – 4:45pm → Live Upcycling with Sarafina M @_sarafina_m

5:00pm – 6:00pm → Sustainable Styling with Nic @thetrenddisrupter from Indyx

Club Preloved Mic – All Afternoon → Be interviewed live on stage & watch a podcast

recording with Lauren & @little_black_look

Sustainable Brand Sign-Up Zone – All Afternoon → Chat to Lauren, meet the community, and join on the spot