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From Trendy Catwalks to Street Chic: Exploring Greater Manchester's Fashion Evolution from the 1950s to 1970s

   
The Ton-up boys and their girlfriends turned up for a sportsman's service at Trinity Methodist Church, Leigh.They went to the service at the invitation of the 22 year old minister, the Rev. Richard Plant. March 31, 1968
The Ton-up boys and their girlfriends turned up for a sportsman's service at Trinity Methodist Church, Leigh.They went to the service at the invitation of the 22 year old minister, the Rev. Richard Plant. March 31, 1968

 

 
Little Sharon Evans steals the show from professional model Jane Powell at a Manchester fashion parade. February 29, 1968
Little Sharon Evans steals the show from professional model Jane Powell at a Manchester fashion parade. February 29, 1968

 

 
Crowd Scenes outside Old Trafford, home of Manchester United Football Club, Saturday, March 24, 1974
Crowd Scenes outside Old Trafford, home of Manchester United Football Club, Saturday, March 24, 1974

 

 
This coolie jacket in large black, orange and violet check coat worn with black shorts, and black coolie type hat was a main feature of the sports wear shown at the cotton Board Fashion Parade, shown at Manchester yesterday. July 1951
This coolie jacket in large black, orange and violet check coat worn with black shorts, and black coolie type hat was a main feature of the sports wear shown at the cotton Board Fashion Parade, shown at Manchester yesterday. July 1951

 

 
Contestants in a Teddy Boy fashion contest, 1954
Contestants in a Teddy Boy fashion contest, 1954
Models Sue Dexter and Jane Powell wear local designs at the Manchester Festival, May 1973
Models Sue Dexter and Jane Powell wear local designs at the Manchester Festival, May 1973
Female football supporters from Salford on their way to a match. August 24, 1972
Female football supporters from Salford on their way to a match. August 24, 1972

 

 
Manchester United footballer George Best at Manchester airport after signing a contract to model clothes. February 26, 1968
Manchester United footballer George Best at Manchester airport after signing a contract to model clothes. February 26, 1968

 

 
Mary Quant, centre, and models celebrate after a fashion show in Market Square, February 1966
Mary Quant, centre, and models celebrate after a fashion show in Market Square, February 1966
Two of the male mannequins preparing themselves for the first male and female fashion show to be held in Manchester. They are left-Geoffery Bentley spraying Erid Howard with hair gloss as he powders his face. October 1953
Two of the male mannequins preparing themselves for the first male and female fashion show to be held in Manchester. They are left-Geoffery Bentley spraying Erid Howard with hair gloss as he powders his face. October 1953
Bobby Moore welcomes the City squad to his suede-leather factory, December 1969
Bobby Moore welcomes the City squad to his suede-leather factory, December 1969
Teddy Boys. Picture taken in the Manchester area in April 1975
Teddy Boys. Picture taken in the Manchester area in April 1975
Woman in Manchester, photographed for a Daily Mirror "Fashion Spy' article. January 20, 1978
Woman in Manchester, photographed for a Daily Mirror "Fashion Spy' article. January 20, 1978

 

 
Des O'Connor at a fashion show at Tiffany's Manchester organised by the Whitefield branch of the Women's International Zionist Organisation. Pictured, Penny Milne in black avenger type dress costing 15 guineas and Valerie Showman, in white leather Op-Art two piece costing 26 guineas and Des O'Connor. January 1966
Des O'Connor at a fashion show at Tiffany's Manchester organised by the Whitefield branch of the Women's International Zionist Organisation. Pictured, Penny Milne in black avenger type dress costing 15 guineas and Valerie Showman, in white leather Op-Art two piece costing 26 guineas and Des O'Connor. January 1966

 

 
Manchester United footballer George Best celebrates the opening of his fashion boutique with friend Mike Summerbee. September 14, 1967
Manchester United footballer George Best celebrates the opening of his fashion boutique with friend Mike Summerbee. September 14, 1967
Models Sue Dexter, left, and Jane Powell sporting the latest trends for the Manchester Festival of May 1973
Models Sue Dexter, left, and Jane Powell sporting the latest trends for the Manchester Festival of May 1973

 

 
Norma Charlton, wife of Manchester United ace Bobby Charlton, catches the Manchester United Club Train at Manchester Piccadilly station, with minutes to spare, yet with a wave to the fans and supporters. May 28, 1968
Norma Charlton, wife of Manchester United ace Bobby Charlton, catches the Manchester United Club Train at Manchester Piccadilly station, with minutes to spare, yet with a wave to the fans and supporters. May 28, 1968

 

 
Stockport band 10cc pose for the press at Manchester airport before their extensive tour of the USA. June 24, 1975
Stockport band 10cc pose for the press at Manchester airport before their extensive tour of the USA. June 24, 1975

 

 
Manchester's textile industry had to be increasingly inventive to compete against high levels of imports from EEC members and developing countries in the 1970s. Dressed for the races, but which races? If you like putting your money on the horses, it's the "Ascot" outfit complete with parasol. If it's the hard up hill push on the bikes you like, it's the "Pedal Pushes" outfit for you. The dresses are worn by Sue Dexter and Jane Powell (right) at a pre-view of a Fashion Spectacular, part of the Manchester Festival. May 21, 1973
Manchester's textile industry had to be increasingly inventive to compete against high levels of imports from EEC members and developing countries in the 1970s. Dressed for the races, but which races? If you like putting your money on the horses, it's the "Ascot" outfit complete with parasol. If it's the hard up hill push on the bikes you like, it's the "Pedal Pushes" outfit for you. The dresses are worn by Sue Dexter and Jane Powell (right) at a pre-view of a Fashion Spectacular, part of the Manchester Festival. May 21, 1973

 

 
Teddy Boys show off their finery in a Manchester club in the mid-1970s. The uniquely British fashion craze first appeared in the 1950s and was modelled on the smart, tailored clothes of the Edwardian era
Teddy Boys show off their finery in a Manchester club in the mid-1970s. The uniquely British fashion craze first appeared in the 1950s and was modelled on the smart, tailored clothes of the Edwardian era
Woman in Manchester, photographed for a Daily Mirror "Fashion Spy' article. January 20, 1978
Woman in Manchester, photographed for a Daily Mirror "Fashion Spy' article. January 20, 1978

 

 
Manchester City football supporters gathered outside the ground before a match. October 1972
Manchester City football supporters gathered outside the ground before a match. October 1972
Two of the male mannequins preparing themselves for the first male and female fashion show to be held in Manchester. October 1953
Two of the male mannequins preparing themselves for the first male and female fashion show to be held in Manchester. October 1953
Girls on the dancefloor inside the nightclub Slack Alice in Manchester which belongs to footballer George Best. February 4, 1976
Girls on the dancefloor inside the nightclub Slack Alice in Manchester which belongs to footballer George Best. February 4, 1976

 

 
  1. Woman in Manchester, photographed for a Daily Mirror "Fashion Spy' article. January 20, 1978
    Woman in Manchester, photographed for a Daily Mirror "Fashion Spy' article. January 20, 1978
    Models pose for a Lolly Dolly wives feature in Manchester. Man and woman and child in a suburban neighbourhood. November 1969
    Models pose for a Lolly Dolly wives feature in Manchester. Man and woman and child in a suburban neighbourhood. November 1969
    Models pose for a Lolly Dolly wives feature in Manchester. Man and woman and child in a suburban neighbourhood. November 1969

     

    Female football supporters from Salford attends a match at Old Trafford. August 24, 1972
    Female football supporters from Salford attends a match at Old Trafford. August 24, 1972

     

     
    Three girls taking part in the Manchester Whit Walks was Left to right Anne Farrell aged 18, Judy Heffran aged 19 and Sandra Tomlinson aged 17. All the girls are from Salford. June 1960
    Three girls taking part in the Manchester Whit Walks was Left to right Anne Farrell aged 18, Judy Heffran aged 19 and Sandra Tomlinson aged 17. All the girls are from Salford. June 1960

     

     
    Woman in Manchester, photographed for a Daily Mirror "Fashion Spy' article. January 20, 1978
    Woman in Manchester, photographed for a Daily Mirror "Fashion Spy' article. January 20, 1978

     

     
    Models pose for a Lolly Dolly wives feature in Manchester. Man and woman and child in a suburban neighbourhood. November 1969
    Models pose for a Lolly Dolly wives feature in Manchester. Man and woman and child in a suburban neighbourhood. November 1969
     
     
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