Eight essential items that make a Fallowfield fashionista

Manchester students have a bit of a reputation for their fashion choices. Whether it’s an unexpected paring of vintage finds or a sleek streetwear look, students in Manchester aren’t afraid to experiment.

They strut down Oxford Road with outfits that will turn heads as if it’s a fashion runway. Whether it’s a look that’s truly iconic, or something you will look back on and laugh, here is our take on eight items that show that Fallowfield has left its mark.

1. Cross body bag

First up Fallowfield essential is a cross body bag. A versatile accessory that is permanently attached to their body. Whether it’s used as a practical daytime bag or for a night out, this item has seen it all. This everyday bag clings to their body and is used for all occasions regardless of what outfit is underneath.

2. Vintage sports zip up jacket with a long skirt

A vintage sports jacket, discovered from the depths of Affleck’s in first year paired with a patterned skirt is a classic Fallow look. The longer and more mismatched the skirt, the better.

3. Layering

An outfit curated by layering every single item in their wardrobe is a must. Combinations of skirts over trousers, short skirts over long ones or even shorts over trousers have been spotted in Fallowfield Sainsbury’s. This excessive layering is to give the impression that they are inspired by Vivienne Westwood, and not just trying to survive the Manchester weather.

4. Chunky jewellery

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Just like their layered clothing, a Fallowfield fashionista also layers every piece of jewellery that they have found in the charity shops. Creating a symphony of clashing metals, the clanging from their bangles announce their arrival and distracts everyone from the fact that their jewellery belonged to someone’s dead relative.

5. Skinny scarf

Once more, an impractical item of clothing. They wear it only to feel like a 2000s icon.

6. A pair of Adidas trainers

The classic shoe. Pairs well with the long skirt and some frilly socks to accentuate that sporty coquette look that was seen on TikTok.

7. Fur coats

The reoccurring appearance of “vintage” fur jackets every winter in Fallowfield. Bonus points if it’s found in a charity shop and you can bare the aroma that clings to it.

8. Headphones

The final item to accessorise a Fallowfield-coded outfit is a pair of headphones. A chunky item used mostly for stylistic purposes to complement the slick back bun. And, of course, they’re also essential for blasting drum and bass whilst on the way to your 9am.