Look around. All that clutter used to be money. All that money used to be time.
Manifesto Woman’s Top 9
Taste & style: such personal choices and endlessly fascinating to me. This is the first of a series where I ask women with all sorts of individual style to choose their top 9 items on […]
The ultimate guide to getting rid of moths
If you live in the UK, particularly London and the South East, there is a strong chance you’re waging a battle (or, more likely, a war) against moths. It can feel like an insurmountable task; […]
Be a Manifesto Woman
Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter. Be first in line for stock updates, sales, collaborations and discounts. And, top tip, our summer sale will be exclusive to newsletter subscribers so it really is […]
Dann Liebermann
As much as I love clothes, I am just as interested in the women wearing them… particularly when they come in a package as phenomenal as Dann Liebermann. This incredible woman blasted her way into […]
MW Discovers #2
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 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
Fix your shades & jewels
Most people have a local cobbler & dry cleaner, meaning easy access to clothes & shoes repairs. But what about things like sunglasses and jewellery? Once they’re broken you have to ditch them, right? In […]
Sustainable fashion success!
I don’t usually feel comfortable making a song and dance about milestones but today I’m making an exception (bear with me 😏). Manifesto Woman launched 6 weeks ago and we’ve just received order number 100, […]
Manifesto Woman gift cards
As a society I think most of us agree: we have reached ‘peak stuff’. I tend towards minimalism so I feel it acutely in my household, particularly since I have two small children who seem […]
LONDON POP UP: SECONDHAND HEAVEN
Like to try before you buy? Love sweeping your hand across clothes to feel the fabric? Love being inspired? We have got your covered! We’re popping up for one day only with five other secondhand […]
Manifesto Woman: we have lift off
Fancy updating your wardrobe with a few fabulous designer or boutique label pieces without the guilt or the hefty price tag? Look no further than Manifesto Woman. Our site stocks a brilliant edit of a […]
Perfectly drawn, perfectly French
One of the many, many things I love about living in London is the depth of talent in every square mile. And often hidden from view unless you probe a bit. Sabrina – the gorgeous […]
Love and Salvage
I am all over Love and Salvage. This is the future people… be part of it! Eli, the founder, is one of a growing number of people who have had enough of waste. Even better, […]
Dazed but Amazed
As you’ll probably know by now, I’m a big believer in small brands with grand plans, producing beautiful wares, operating with sustainability at their core. And if they’re run by a warm, engaging and inspiring […]
The best secondhand clothes…
… can be found on the Manifesto Woman night markets. Make sure you follow us on Instagram to be in the loop… things sell out in a flash.
Plastic Free Friday
Friends of the Earth have launched a new initiative #plasticfreefriday. It operates under the same principles as the hugely popular and widely adopted #meatfreemonday, but on a Friday and avoiding plastic not meat. Sounds simple […]
Shapeshifting: turning old into new
We all have an old favourite – that item of clothing we have worn until it falls apart. Mine is a silk dress from Plumo, which split down the front…. never to be worn again, […]
Manifesto Woman: new night market selling vintage & preloved clothes
Did you know that Manifesto Woman now does night markets on Instagram? Nope, what are these? At 8.30 pm on the Manifesto Woman Instagram account an edited collection of vintage & secondhand clothing, shoes & […]
Manifesto Woman Discovers…
I’ve just discovered the poetry of Nicole Lyons and I’m blown away. This poem particularly resonates with me as I embark on my mission to challenge commonly-held views and behaviour around fashion: And this feels […]
Nothing New: a project for our Peak Stuff times
Emma Playsted is living my kind of aspirational life: she is buying nothing new for the entirety of 2018. I think it’s fair to say that the majority of us are at Peak Stuff – […]
Land of my dreams
In the spirit of discovery, we are sharing our new find: Anna Domino (new to us, maybe not new to you). This track is perfect for pretending you’re in a vintage convertible, sunglasses on, covering […]
Manifesto Kids: stylish, preloved clothes
One of the primary misconceptions about secondhand kids’ clothes is that they’re a bit grubby, ‘cheap & nasty’ and deeply unstylish. One of the principal aims when launching Manifesto Kids was to dispel this myth. […]
Hike to the Hollywood sign
You can’t visit LA and not hike up to the Hollywood sign; it’s practically a rite of passage. While the sign itself may be relatively underwhelming in real life, the walk through the Hollywood hills […]
The Joshua Tree
Before U2 became an international embarrassment they produced pretty good music – The Joshua Tree was the soundtrack to many of my teenage years. So the park has always felt iconic, even if a little […]
Hope Springs Eternal
Looking for the best boutique hotel in Palm Springs? Or simply in search of mid-century design fabulousness? Here’s a recommendation for one of the most photogenic boutique hotels on earth: Hope Springs Resort. Located in […]
The London Doll
Full disclosure: my eyelashes are not my own. Years ago a friend suggested I give The London Dolls a try and I have been a loyal customer ever since. If you’ve been dithering, wondering whether […]
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