As I love anything burlesque, Pin-up & Rockabilly, I
was pleased to find out this event was returning to Manchester again, as I went
last year and it was awe-inspiring.
So this is what I got up to in Manchester yesterday…
The event founded in September 2011 was based in Sound Control, Manchester from
11am-5pm. It brings together a collection of Alternative, Fetish, burlesque, vintage, Steampunk and Neo-Victorian products in one venue!
I arrived around 12ish and was greeted by lovely ladies giving
out some nice freebie bags with flyers & event schedules (leopard print is
always a winner). There were also goodies up for winning straight from entering
as well.
On the first floor was a seating area and divine vintage tea
shop surrounded by exquisitely dressed individuals. I noticed a bar, a cupcake stall, and a fundraising
stall whilst on my way up to the second floor.
I love how much effort everyone had made to dress for the occasion and how
wonderful all the food stalls looked!
I made
my way up to the second floor to find lots of stalls and the main events stage,
however no event was due yet so I had a good look around the different boutiques (and obviously made lots of purchases...mainly fabric however). I then went down to the bottom floor to find more unique boutiques. I found the whole day incredibly enjoyable, the stall holders were all lovely and I would definitely recommend everyone attend who feels they would benefit from the atmosphere, especially to support small local businesses!
Many thanks to
Heresey n Heelz for presenting the program of burlesque events! One show of which I did manage to catch! It was inspiring, not to mention exciting! <3
I have included images of all the flyers and business cards I collected of the different stalls.
Morgana
Madams Pinups
Always Alternative
Emma Brackenbury - Costume & Jewellery
Rock ' N' Rolls of Fabric
Obsidian Gothic Clothing
Kiku Boutique
Alabama Blue Clothing
& for information on more stalls visit the website.
So whose going to be going to the next one then?
This is my first event write-up and I would appreciate any positive and negative feedback :)
Thanks.