Manchester doesn’t follow trends, it sets them. It’s there in the way the city shops, eats and spends its time. And that’s the energy behind MCR Made – our summer campaign celebrating how Manchester shapes the way we dress, glow, eat and spend our downtime.
This year we’ve teamed up with the creators who actually live this city’s culture to bring you the edit on where to shop, what to try and where to go this summer. Think of it as your insider’s guide for things to do in Manchester this summer, built by the people who know it best.
Get The Fashion Edit: MCR Made You Look
Manchester style doesn’t sit still and neither do the people styling it. We’ve set our creators a string of outfit challenges across the Arndale’s fashion line-up, including the one challenge no Manchester wardrobe can dodge: dressing for rain or shine, often in the same day. Whether you’re building a summer wardrobe, have a date night you need style inspo for or just need an outfit whatever the weather, MCR Made You Look has the inspiration, sorted by the people actually wearing it.
Beauty Essentials: MCR Made Me Glow
Summer in Manchester calls for a routine that can keep up and our creators have been testing exactly that. From shopping your skin-loving staples to gifting summer skincare hauls, MCR Made Me Glow rounds up the products and routines worth knowing about, all tested by Manchester’s own beauty crowd.
Best Food Spots: MCR Made Me Hungry
No city runs on coffee quite like this one. Our creators have been clocking up the orders at Joe & The Juice, Caffè Nero and Michaels Coffee House, sharing the drinks, the snacks and the spots worth the detour. MCR Made Me Hungry is your shortcut to Manchester’s best food and drink picks, straight from the people who know what they’re talking about.
Things To Do: MCR Made The Plans
Looking for things to do in Manchester this summer? Our creators have been putting the city’s best leisure spots to the test. Think a shot at The Cube or a round of mini golf in Urban Playground, plus our recommendations for a night out at Roxy Ballroom or King Pins, plus a step inside the worlds of Immersive Gamebox. If you’re after the ultimate list of things to do this summer in Manchester, MCR Made The Plans has it covered, all mapped out by the people who’ve already had the best day (or night) out trying it
