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Rachel Pugh

Shoppers can get a free makeover this weekend at the Arndale's Fashion Factory event

London Fashion Week is now in full-swing, meaning that some of the biggest and best UK brands will be showcasing their collections for SS20.

But the fashion fun isn't confined to the capital, as Manchester will be celebrating style courtesy of Fashion Factory.

Fashion Factory will see a n industrial-style hub popping up in the Arndale's Exchange Court on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September, where shoppers will be treated to live fashion shows and a series of ‘silent’ style sessions from local influencers.

The sessions on offer include:

  • Body confidence and dressing for a fuller figure
  • Create your A/W capsule wardrobe
  • The busy woman’s guide to style
  • Catwalk style at high street prices
  • What’s hot for Autumn/Winter 2019

These sessions have limited space, so if you want to go, you should sign up as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Twenty of the centre’s biggest fashion brands will be featuring their AW19 collections during the live fashion shows, including All Saints, House of CB, Lipsy, New Look, Next, River Island, Topshop, Topman and Timberland.

Shoppers will also have the chance to speak directly with style experts from Dorothy Perkins, Burton, All Saints, Gap, Topshop and Topman. 

Manchester Arndale will also welcome fashion influencers and stylists Ruth Preston, Lisa Ross and Victoria Thewlis who will be dishing out headphones for a series of ‘silent’ style sessions on the busy mall over the weekend.

If that wasn't enough, some of Manchester's most popular beauty hotspots will be offering free mini-makeovers.

Brands participating include:

There will also be a series of flash sales during the weekend, where shoppers will be able to save up to 50% with some of the city's most popular retailers.

Shoppers will also be given the chance to win a £250 shopping spree by sharing a selfie from the event.

Fashion Factory will be live in Exchange Court (outside Next) on Saturday 14 September (10am-6.30pm) and Sunday 15 September (11am-5.30pm).

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