The inaugural event ran from 20 to 25 October this year, bringing together independent designers, performers, musicians and businesses.
Founded by Manchester designer and Pretty Disturbia creator Leesa Bertram O’Neill, the event combined fashion shows with live music, burlesque, dance and independent markets.
Four days of fashion shows included catwalks at Afflecks, Sitú at The Alan and Gullivers. Collections featured original designs, vintage clothing and reworked garments.
HOME hosted the Black Veil Ball, bringing together alternative fashion, performance and nightlife.
Performers across the programme included violinist Iona Frenguelli, vocalist ENAVE and burlesque performer Cherie Bebe.
Leesa said: “I wanted to create a space where people who don’t always fit into the mainstream could have a platform, where independent designers could be celebrated and where creativity wasn’t restricted by convention.”
A Dead Doll Trail featured dolls dressed in repurposed materials and Pretty Disturbia fabric scraps at participating independent businesses and venues.
Pretty Disturbia, Nastygalnoodz and The Rippers also took part in Re.
Organisers have announced two further events before next year’s fashion week.
Pin-Up Life Drawing will take place at YES in Manchester on 25 November, from 6.30pm to 9.30pm. An Alternative Clothes Swap will follow at Islington Mill in Salford on 2 December.
Tickets for both events are available through Eventbrite, according to the organisers. Further information is available on the Alternative Fashion Week Manchester website.
