Lydia, founder of What Lydia Made, makes the most astonishingly beautiful underwear. Even better, she is passionate about size and gender inclusivity. Her bras and knickers are very clearly designed by a woman, for women: […]
Manifesto Woman
A sustainable lifestyle store selling secondhand and vintage designer clothes, shoes, accessories & homeware + a kids preloved designer clothes edit
Manifesto Woman on a podcast
In a moment of madness last year I agreed to feature on the amazing podcast of Bethie from Hungermama: Friends With Recipes. I cringe at the sound of my voice (and accent!), seize up at […]
Finlay Fox interviews Manifesto Woman
Fancy hearing the insider’s guide to shopping for secondhand clothes? Or maybe you’d like to know how best to take care of your clothes? Or perhaps you’re interested in learning about our favourite boutique brands. […]
Manifesto Man is here
You’ve been asking. We have delivered. Manifesto Man is now live. You can shop the full collection here.
MW Discovers #1
Distracting Manifesto Woman this week… The incredible photography of Chieska Fortune Smith. These amazing clogs by Beklina. Perfection. The archives of Yellow Trace – design inspiration by the bucketload. Lady Gaga’s voice in this song. […]
Nothing New: an inspirational story for 2019
Buying #nothingnew is a growing movement, and about time too. But if you’re new to the game, or simply toying with the idea, it can feel a bit overwhelming… how do you even start? In […]
2018: the birth of Manifesto Woman
For most of us 2018 hasn’t been an easy year – political, economic and social upheaval & disillusionment on an alarming scale. But on a personal level I will always hold it close to my […]
SECONDHAND GIFT GUIDE
I recently ran an online poll that yielded very encouraging results: 75% of you would happily give somebody a secondhand gift and 93% of you would be happy to receive one. And yet every gift […]
Join Manifesto Woman in E10
We’re working on opening our first actual store but in the meantime please join Manifesto Woman, alongside Retold Vintage and One Scoop Store, for a pop-up that’s not to be missed. 8th of November. 6 […]
The Manifesto Woman story
As is the case with many start ups, I set up Manifesto Woman as a result of not being able to find what I needed. I was becoming increasingly uneasy with how I shopped for […]
How to get what you want
Have 42 minutes to fill with a podcast? Want to feel galvanised and inspired? Then listen to this. A Ctrl Alt Delete interview with Farrah Storr focusing on the core tenets of her new book, […]
Style Yourself Sustainable
No need for a boring wardrobe. Manifesto Woman will be one of the many amazing stores selling at Style Yourself Sustainable on Saturday 22nd September from 10am – 5pm at Hackney Showroom E8 2BT. Book […]
An Autumn Story
There’s a lot to be said for Autumn: fires, red wine, falling leaves, everything tinged with burnt orange. But best of all is the clothes. A feast. We have just launched An Autumn Story on […]
Dream Bags Jaguar shoes: Manifesto Woman pop up
Save the date: Manifesto Woman is popping up at Dream Bags Jaguar Shoes from 12 – 5pm on the 9th of September. Get your Autumn/ Winter wardrobe sorted ahead of the curve. See you in […]
Mercantic: a must visit in Barcelona
If you’re lucky enough to find yourself in or around Barcelona then, whatever you do, don’t miss out on the best vintage market I’ve been to: Mercantic. Located in Sant Cugat, a twenty minute drive […]
The power of talking
I recently did a talk at a Featured in Fifteen evening, where the focus is on celebrating little people with grand plans to change the world, all while working your way through a cocktail menu. […]
Manifesto Woman Daily Deal
Every day we heavily discount one item for 24 hours only. When it’s gone, it’s gone. Don’t miss out – follow us on Instagram to be the first in the know.
The Maternity Collection
There are many wonderful things about being pregnant, but maternity clothing is not one of them. Manifesto Woman to the rescue! We have selected styles that suit growing bumps – stylish, roomy, comfortable clothing + […]
The Big Clothes Switch
I’ve just bought my ticket to The Big Clothes Switch being hosted by these two mega babes from Stories Behind Things. If ever there was an embodiment of ‘a force for good’, they are it. […]
Shanna Jones Photography
Every now and again you meet somebody so bloody good at what they do, you feel compelled to recommend them to everyone you meet. So here I am, recommending Shanna Jones. If you are getting […]
The Summer Party Collection
Lucky enough to have been invited to a summer wedding? Or perhaps you’re going to an art opening. Or a cocktail party. Or anywhere involving sunshine, champagne and a dance floor. Whatever the occasion, Manifesto […]
Fable & Moon
I think it’s a universal truth that planning a wedding isn’t easy (or cheap!). And in amongst the decisions about dresses and flowers and food and music, there is also the conundrum of what to […]
Manifesto Woman hits Fashion Re:boot
It’s what so many of you have been asking for: the chance to shop Manifesto Woman in real life, not off your screens. Now you can! Manifesto Woman will be appearing at Fashion Re:boot for […]
The Gig Collection
One of my very lovely customers emailed me to say she was going to a gig and could I help her with a few missing touches to her outfit. My first thought was one of […]
235 million items of clothing are sent to landfill every 3 months in the UK
