Great British Bake Off have ever worn a watch? There's a simple reason - they aren't allowed to. It all comes down to the tricks of filming the hit Channel 4 show, judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
22.03.2022 - 15:27 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A new book is being compiled to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Hacienda’s opening, and its publishers are asking former party-goers to share pictures of their best outfits from the club’s heyday. Hacienda Threads - The Untold Story will explore the styles and fashions worn by those who frequented the club over the years.
From the DIY looks of the post-punk early 1980s, when the club first opened its doors, to the dress-to-sweat ethos of Acid House, the club’s influence on the fashion and styles of the time extended far beyond Manchester. Curated by a team headed up by Rebecca Hook and written by James Anderson, the new publication will feature rare and previously unpublished photographs of everyday ravers, local heroes and international music icons.
“We felt it was time to focus on the positive side of The Hacienda’s history - the culture, energy and style of the club,” explained Rebecca Hook.
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“We want to make this book inclusive - something where every Hacienda clubber past and present can be celebrated. We’ve already had some fantastic unseen pictures shared, so the book promised to be very special.”
The team has asked for anyone who came to the Hacienda’s club nights or Classical events to submit scanned copies from their personal collections. A selection of those submitted will be included in the book, becoming a bonafide part of the venue’s storied history.
Looking for some inspiration? Why not check out the raw meat dress donned by Linder Sterling, years before Lady Gaga at the MTV Awards, or the multiple high fashion brands who have taken inspiration from the era, like Balenciaga, Raf Simons and Versace. If that’s a bit on the pricey side, the publisher’s have recommended threads from
Great British Bake Off have ever worn a watch? There's a simple reason - they aren't allowed to. It all comes down to the tricks of filming the hit Channel 4 show, judged by Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith.
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