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MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanOct 4, 202211:50 am
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Vintage coats at Manifesto Woman

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS

Our second Subscribers Only collection launched on Sunday – access was via our newsletter only, giving subscribers an exclusive shopping experience. This time the focus was on coats. Often a big investment, it makes sense […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanSep 14, 20229:03 am
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YEAR ROUND SUNSHINE

Going on holiday? Or live in a part of the world that is hot right now? We have good news: we’ve launched our holiday shop. Meaning you don’t have to worry about seasons – we […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanSep 10, 20229:06 pm
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Manifesto Woman

subscribers only

We are very excited to be launching our first Subscriber’s Only collection – a hand-selected edit of over 40 pieces. We have kept the mood chic, minimalist and trans-seasonal, with statement footwear and accessories to […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanJul 25, 20229:33 pmJuly 25, 2022
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Sally Emslie from Manifesto Woman on The Future Edit podcast

the future edit

Kelly Ekardt, host of The Future Edit podcast, is a dream of an interviewer. I absolutely loved chatting to her about my life, my business, and all the successes and (myriad!) failures along the way. […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanNov 22, 20218:31 amNovember 22, 2021
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Emma Paton for Manifesto Woman

Emma Paton at the studio

I have loved opening our studio doors for in-person shopping – meeting people IRL rather than just through my various screens has been transformational. We are now taking it one step further and, once a […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanNov 14, 202111:10 amNovember 14, 2021
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Opening hours

You’ve been asking for in-person shopping… and we have listened. We are now open every Thursday and Friday between 11am – 4pm. Please do come visit us. We love meeting customers in real life… so […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanNov 8, 20218:51 pm
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Shop the best vintage clothes in Suffolk

open studios

Join us this Friday and Saturday – the 12th and 13th November 2021 – for in-person shopping. Our first in our new studio so we hope you can make it. Thousands of pieces, the majority […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanNov 4, 20217:50 pmNovember 4, 2021
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MW X ETOILE LAUNCH

After months (and months) in the planning and making, our first in-house collection is ready to launch. Manifesto Woman has collaborated with Etoile & Co, combining our knowledge of vintage, sustainability and design to develop […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanSep 6, 202110:55 am
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HELP NEEDED

Help. Manifesto Woman continues to evolve and grow – all down to you, so thank you for all your love, support and encouragement. But it also means we are now short of hands. I’m looking […]

FASHION by Manifesto WomanJul 7, 202111:11 pmJuly 7, 2021
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Best vintage shops in Brighton

THE BEST VINTAGE SHOPS IN BRIGHTON

I recently spent a whirlwind 24 hours in Brighton. The reason? I was trying to get myself round all the many brilliant secondhand, vintage and charity shops. If you have all the time in the […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanJul 6, 20216:09 pmJuly 6, 2021
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Manifesto Woman collaborates with Etoile & Co

MW x ETOILE

Manifesto Woman has joined forces with Etoile & Co to launch our first ever in-house collection. The process we are adopting is deliberately considered and slow, removing the need for fast fashion churn. We have […]

MEET THE SELLERS by Manifesto WomanApr 13, 20218:21 am
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Bertie Bowen, stylist and Manifesto Woman

BERTIE BOWEN

You know those people who are so cool you are a little scared to meet them? That’s Bertie. But I needn’t have worried because she is the warmest, loveliest soul… and also next up in […]

FASHION by Manifesto WomanApr 2, 20218:29 amApril 2, 2021
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The best vintage and sustainable sunglasses

Peep EYEWEAR: vintage shades

When the arm of my beloved 80s vintage shades broke, I wish I had known about Peep Eyewear – what I thought was an irreparable crack, they could have fixed with ease. At least now […]

MEET THE SELLERS by Manifesto WomanMar 18, 20219:36 am
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Manifesto Woman introduces Bonnie Doman

BONNIE DOMAN

I will never not be grateful for all the wonderful women in my life. I met Bonnie through a mutual friend years back and took to her from the instant I first saw her. Warm, […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanMar 11, 202110:58 am
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Manifesto Woman in conversation with Emma Carr

MANIFESTO WOMAN TALKS WITH EMMA CARR

It was an absolute pleasure to speak to Emma Carr as her third guest in her Crave Conversations series. She is a fantastic interviewer… so much so, I am hopeful she will go on to […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanMar 9, 20215:10 pmMarch 10, 2021

Manifesto Woman in elle

Always good to see the Manifesto Woman brand in print… not sure the thrill will ever fade. A huge thank you to Elle UK for including us in your list of the top vintage and […]

OUR KIND OF WOMAN by Manifesto WomanFeb 18, 20211:36 pm
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The best garden designer in south east London

call of the wild

Our Manifesto Woman Series is all about celebrating remarkable women, who just happen to be customers of ours – inspiring us with their work, their talent, their energy, their vision. We have previously showcased Anna […]

TRAVEL by Manifesto WomanJan 13, 20214:22 pmJanuary 13, 2021
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Manifesto Woman gives ideas and inspiration for travel

manifesto woman talks travel with tbm

A big thank you to Tracey, founder of The British Mother blog and family travel guide, for featuring Manifesto Woman. Going on an actual holiday sounds like something from a distant lifetime right now, but […]

SUSTAINABILITY by Manifesto WomanDec 23, 20209:54 am
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Too big for their planet

I am lucky enough to get a weekly delivery from Riverford. Each order is accompanied by a letter from Guy Singh-Watson, who is at the helm of the organic farm in Devon. The letters are […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanDec 21, 202012:22 pmDecember 21, 2020
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we’re on holiday

After what has been A YEAR we are taking a short break over Christmas and New Year to regroup. We’re back in the Manifesto Woman studio on the 5th of January 2021 and will reply […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanNov 10, 202010:03 amJanuary 4, 2021
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Manifesto Woman Hosts is a revolving spotlight on sustainable brands

Manifesto Hosts

Manifesto Woman has launched a new initiative: shining a revolving spotlight on emerging vintage and sustainable brands. At Manifesto Woman our vision has always stretched far beyond simply being a secondhand retail outlet. Our goal […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanSep 26, 20201:13 pmSeptember 26, 2020
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The Manifesto Woman Team

Thanks to all our wonderful customers, cheerleaders and supporters, we’re growing. I’m still here, at the helm. I have absolutely loved getting to know all the Manifesto Woman buyers and sellers over the past two […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanSep 21, 20204:39 pm

MANIFESTO WOMAN ONE OF ‘BEST VINTAGE SITES’ in telegraph

A big thank you to fashion journalist Alyson Walsh, who featured Manifesto Woman as one of the three best vintage sites in her piece for The Telegaph on how to wear second-hand the modern way. […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanJul 30, 202011:20 am
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Manifesto Woman charity fundraising

Look Good Do Good

At the beginning of lockdown, Manifesto Woman launched a charity drive raising money for The Trussell Trust, a charity responsible for running over 1,200 food banks across the UK. You can read our original post […]

TRAVEL by Manifesto WomanJul 27, 20208:43 pmJuly 27, 2020
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The Lost Garden Retreat glamping in Suffolk

The Lost Garden Retreat

Love the idea of camping, but not the reality of cramped spaces, soggy sleeping bags and communal toilets? I have the perfect solution for you: The Lost Garden Retreat in Hintlesham, Suffolk. It has all […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanJul 16, 202012:57 pmJuly 16, 2020
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All the best sustainable fashion news on YouTube

MW YOUTUBE CHANNEL

We have taken our first, very tentative, leap into video content. It’s been an idea percolating for a while now, but, as is always the case, have struggled to find the time to do anything […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanJul 8, 202010:15 pm
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Manifesto Woman shoot at Host in London

Cereus prints

So proud that Manifesto Woman has featured in the first series of prints for Cereus Studios – the brainchild of Morgan Barfield, photographer and all round stylish babe. I have just ordered my first print […]

SUSTAINABILITY by Manifesto WomanJul 1, 20205:45 pm
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Say no to plastic for plastic free july

Plastic Free July

Another month, another challenge. No moustaches needed, you can drink all the booze, you don’t have to give up anything you love as an act of contrition. All you need to do is avoid plastic. […]

FASHION by Manifesto WomanJun 27, 202011:33 pm
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SECOND HAND styling

Of course I understand the rationale for most shoots being styled using new clothes – advertising money keeps the wolf from the door and bigger brands are able to pay higher (or any!) fees to […]

FASHION by Manifesto WomanJun 27, 202010:30 pmJune 28, 2020
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Rich Mnisi is an emerging black African fashion designer

rich mnisi: CONTEMPORARY AFRICAN DESIGN

It’s exciting to stumble upon a brilliant new (to me) designer. There is undoubtedly something special about South African Rich Mnisi – his designs are fresh and contemporary, but infused with something unmistakably African. His […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanJun 22, 202010:18 pm
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Fast coffee slow fashion in Suffolk

OUTDOOR OPEN STUDIOS

Manifesto Woman is throwing open the garden gates for an open air open studios. We’ll have rails of incredible secondhand and vintage pieces – all the best stock on site + charity sale items where […]

SUSTAINABILITY by Manifesto WomanJun 16, 20206:00 pmJune 16, 2020
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Manifesto Woman featured in the press

kankan: soap in a can

Every now and again a genuinely revolutionary idea comes along. An example: Kankan – refillable glass bottles + soap in a fully recyclable can. Bathroom waste is one of the biggest polluters on the planet, […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanJun 16, 20203:56 pmJune 16, 2020
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Manifesto Woman featured in The Flock

manifesto woman in the flock magazine

It’s always such a lovely surprise when Manifesto Woman pops up in the press. We do absolutely no advertising & PR, and zero gifting, so it really is unexpected when Manifesto Woman makes the cut! […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanMay 9, 20207:50 amJune 12, 2020
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Mercantic review: best vintage market

Vintage meets modern

This Saturday, 9th May, Manifesto Woman will be taking part in The Assembly Market’s Vintage Meets Modern event. We may not be able to head out to a market in lockdown, but that doesn’t mean […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanMar 23, 20205:47 pm
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Doing a wardrobe clear out? Sell with Manifesto Woman.

Sell with manifesto woman

If you’re planning a wardrobe clear out but don’t want your much-loved pieces being sold for 99p or, worse, shipped off to landfill, why don’t you become a Manifesto Woman seller? We are always looking […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanMar 19, 20206:24 pmMarch 19, 2020
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supporting the trussell trust

The Trussell Trust run over 1,200 food banks across the UK. In the 12 months prior to the arrival of the coronavirus, a record 1.6 million food bank parcels were handed out. Now, the demand […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanMar 5, 20209:56 pmJune 28, 2020
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Manifesto Woman in Framlingham

UPDATE: due to the risks associated with close contact/ large gatherings at the moment, we have decided to cancel the pop up. Better to be safe than sorry :-). We’ll reconvene in calmer, healthier times. […]

TRAVEL by Manifesto WomanFeb 22, 20207:57 pmFebruary 22, 2020
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Travel tips for Marrakech

New discoveries in Marrakech

There are very few countries in the world that I repeatedly visit: South Africa (my motherland, forever holding a special place in my heart), Portugal (beaches, climate, people, food, design, landscape diversity, pace of life, […]

SUSTAINABILITY by Manifesto WomanFeb 13, 202011:04 amFebruary 13, 2020
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Sustainable ideas for schools

I was recently approached by my children’s school to be the parent representative on the school’s Eco committee. I am not a natural team player so usually give any institutional groups a swerve, but I […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanFeb 1, 20209:33 pm

Manifesto Woman in top 20 independents in 2020 list

The Indytute is a strong advocate of ‘incredible, inspiring and creative independent businesses’ so they kicked off 2020 by showcasing ’20 incredible independents that we love’! So thrilled that Manifesto Woman made the list, particularly […]

FASHION by Manifesto WomanJan 28, 202010:18 pmJanuary 29, 2020
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Where to buy vintage and secondhand wedding dresses in the UK

Where to buy vintage and secondhand wedding dresses

Dreamy, unique, sustainable and (mostly) affordable… why aren’t more brides wearing secondhand or vintage dresses? Often it’s simply a case of not knowing where to find them. So we’ve done the hard work for you. […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanNov 27, 20196:46 pmNovember 27, 2019
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Manifesto Woman invited to the Babyccino Shop Up at the Chelsea Old Town Hall

Secondhand comes to the Babyccino Shop Up

It’s a sign that things are moving in the right direction when a secondhand brand is welcomed to an established, premium event such as the Babyccino Shop Up. We’re obviously delighted that it is Manifesto […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanNov 21, 201910:36 am

Manifesto Woman featured in Eco-Age

Want to know the best sites for shopping secondhand? Eco-Age have put together a handy guide and it features Manifesto Woman. Hoorah. You can find the full article here.

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanNov 7, 20194:57 pm
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Christmas Open Studios

Manifesto Woman is joining forces with 3 incredible women (all of whom have serious fashion credentials) to bring you our Christmas Open Studios. It will be a fantastic chance to shop for uber-fabulous Christmas party […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanSep 30, 20199:20 amOctober 8, 2019
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Manifesto Woman is popping up at Fashion Re:Boot

Fashion Re:Boot x 2

Manifesto Woman will be popping up at two Re:boot events in the next two weeks. We’ll have an edited selection of all the best secondhand clothes on the site as well as a fair number […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanSep 21, 20198:30 pm
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Vogue features Manifesto Woman

The biggest thank you to Rachel Garrahan – Jewellery and Watch Director for Vogue UK – for featuring Manifesto Woman on the Vogue edit: what we’re loving this week. Huge celebrations in the Manifesto Woman […]

SUSTAINABILITY by Manifesto WomanSep 13, 201911:46 am
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The Little Book of Repairs

Repairing. Easy in theory but bloody difficult in practice… it’s so hard to find people who mend things these days. I love it when people share their hard-won contacts, so here are a few of […]

MW NEWS by Manifesto WomanSep 4, 20198:50 am
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Manifesto Woman in collab with Jenny Garcia at Push PR London

Manifesto Woman in London

More details to follow but for now, save the date: 19th September at Push PR London. You can buy tickets here.

SUSTAINABILITY by Manifesto WomanSep 3, 20197:07 pmSeptember 4, 2019
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Secondhand September

It goes without saying that Manifesto Woman supports #secondhandseptember … a wonderful initiative of Oxfam’s launched this month. To take part is simple (in theory) – you pledge to buy nothing new for the whole […]

MEET THE SELLERS by Manifesto WomanSep 3, 20196:33 pm
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CLARE JAY

I find people endlessly interesting. I particularly love their stories…. everyone has got something valuable to say if only we listen (totally guilty of being a bit of a shit listener; I’m working on it!). […]

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