Bonus Episode: MFI Showcase 2026

We're back this week with a special episode previewing our Manchester Fashion Institute Showcase, taking place on Tuesday, 19th May. It's one of the best days of the year at MFI, and this year, we want to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into the events. We've got four great guests in this episode... Christian Kuhwald, Senior Lecturer in Fashion Design Technology and MFI Showcase Lead. He's the man who orchestrates our jaw-dropping catwalk shows, so we're getting the scoop on what to expect.Rowan Simms-Ridgway is one of our final-year BA Fashion students, whose collection will be part of the first show on the night. (@rsr.fd / @proonwdasn)Amina Jeng's work will feature in our fashion communications exhibition. She's studying BA Fashion Art Direction. (@amina_jeng)Last but certainly not least is Shivani Bali from BSc Fashion Business and Management, whose project will be part of our business showcase event. (@shivanibali_)You can tune in to our livestream of the catwalks here from 5:20pm. Or, there might still be time to grab one of the last few tickets for the screening of the livestream in our SODA cinema here. Did you enjoy the episode? Send us a text. 💬Subscribe now for new episodes every other Monday. Please take the time to rate and/or review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your pods. We cherish every rating and review. They help to ensure this project continues.Join Wear Abouts over on Instagram for bonus video content: instagram.com/wearabouts_podYou can also follow Manchester Fashion Institute on Instagram: instagram.com/mcrfashioninstituteAnd check out our courses here: fashioninstitute.mmu.ac.uk