The Science and Industry Museum is hosting an after-hours fashion show, market and catwalk cabaret

The Science and Industry Museum’s latest After Hours special is an immersive exploration of fashion, sustainability, heritage and self-expression.

On Thu 21 Mar, After Hours: Forward-Thinking Fashion invites visitors to journey through the past, present and future of fashion.

In collaboration with Manchester-based, women-led theatre company, So La Flair, the museum is hosting a haberdashery of live performances and demonstrations, pop-up clothes stalls and after-hours exploration, all with the aim of encouraging a greener fashion future.

The Fabric of Us promises one of the evening’s highlights — a sustainable fashion show delivered by So La Flair, featuring performances from Night People. Inspired by Manchester’s unique style, catwalk performances will be weaved with storytelling, archival footage and dance to showcase planet-friendly self-expression and a future where looking good doesn’t cost the planet, people or pockets.

The show culminates in a high-energy cabaret catwalk performance celebrating the expression of individuality through what we wear and how we wear it. Expect fierce walks, dynamic dance numbers and an array of exciting pieces from designers specialising in upcycling, thrifting and accessible apparel.

The Fabric of Us will be curated and styled by thrift specialists, Beg Steal & Borrow, who will be hosting a pop-up market offering a range of green garments and slow fashion favourites to purchase on the night.

The Science and Industry Museum’s Textiles Gallery will also be open to explore — delving into the story of how Manchester is a city shaped by cotton, and how from the late 18th century, the manufacturing of textiles in new, machine-filled cotton mills transformed the city into a booming industrial centre, creating new patterns of life, generating great wealth for some, and exploitation on a global scale for others.

Lucy Simpson, Events Producer at the Science and Industry, said: “This is going to be a brilliant event and a real treat for anyone interested in sustainable style and forward-thinking fashion. We’re delighted to have collaborated with So La Flair, Night People and Beg Steal & Borrow to curate a colourful, energetic evening full of sustainable fashion solutions.”

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