Dress Shops Manchester – Top Ten

1) Steranko – info@steranko.co.uk – 0161 488 0108

Independent dress shop Manchester, Burton Road, West Didsbury.  It has been open over fifteen years and sells both women’s and men’s clothing. The owner “Pete” sources individual, contemporary, stylish fashion from across the U.K and Europe.  This independent fashion shop has made Burton Road the place to be and a community of creative’s have grown around this store.  They now have a long awaited for on-line store, so see “cool” trendy fashion for yourself.

2) Passion Boutique - 0161 798 4500

Independent dress shop Manchester, Bury New Road, Prestwich.  Independent fashion does not have to be vintage, this shop started in 2007 and stocks exclusive women’s clothing.  Evening styles for the “Wag” crowd expect glamorous party wear that brings out the diva in you.

3) Fonda – 0161 446 1177

Wilmslow Road, Disbury, independent dress shop Manchester.  Established for ten years, compact and quirky.  Stocking independent fashion men’s, women’s clothing, shoes and accessories.  Buy while you can may pieces are individual and this part of its charm.

4) McQueens - 0161 881 4718

Beech Road, Chorlton independent dress shop Manchester.  Sister store to Fonda, this shop also specialises in individual up- and coming fashion labels.  Stocking one-off items of clothing, shoes and jewellery.  A must place to visit in Chorlton, well in keeping with Chorlton’s array of Bohemian restaurants and bars.

5) Junk Shop - info@junkshopuk.com – 0161 238 8517

Dress shop Manchester, Burton Road, West Disbury.  Junk Stop have two shops the first one in Disbury the second newly opened on Dale Street Manchester.  Junk Shop’s ethos is to offer fun, individual fashion at prices that are affordable and they succeeded in doing this.  They regularly attend trade-shows and festivals.  Inspired and want to know how to make your own clothes then Junk Shop is the place.

6) Fashion Market

Tib Street, dress shop Manchester.  Fashion market is every Saturday on a small pedestrian street and is a good starting point as you make your way up to the Northern Quarter.  This really is independent up and coming fashion designers at their best.  The stalls are usually manned by the designers, who are happy to help with any enquires.  Here you can pick-up handmade bargains, purses, clothing, handbags and great fashion accessories.

7) Renegade Marmalade - 0161 834 5733

Tib Street. Manchester, based in the Northern Quarter, dress shop Manchester.  Stocks independent brands such as Pretty Disturbia see their blog to keep-up to date Renegade Marmalade blog.

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Afflecks Palace, independent dress shop Manchester.  New fashion boutique, selling independent fashion.  The range is stylish, modern with a vintage twist.  Their style icons include Carrie “Sex and the City” and pop musician Lily Allen.

9) No Angel -  info@noangel.co.uk – 0161 834 7379

Oldham Street, Manchester and concession Afflecks Palace.  Independent dress shop Manchester.  Specialises in stocking independent designers and labels.

10) Moo Boutique - 0161 432 8808

Heaton Moor Road, Heaton.  Independent dress shop Manchester.  Moo’s ethos is style with conscience and they have worked hard to keep to this.  They specialise in ethically manufactured fashion clothing, promoting independent designer producing their ranges in the U.K or buy using Fair Trade processes.  The range is modern with a individual twist.  One to look out for!

Don’t forget Collette Costello offer a hand made selection of dresses and skirts in our online boutique. Visit our retro dress shop.