Owner closes store with a heavy heart

THE owner of a popular clothing studio and shop in Stockport has announced 'with a heavy heart' that they are closing the business.

- BY ADAM MAIDMENT

Emik in Great Underbank

Emiko, which takes its inspiration from vintage workwear and Japanese culture, first opened its doors in the Great Underbank three years ago.

Led by owner Coral Murphy, the independent studio specialises in unisex 'slow' fashion, with products made entirely in Manchester.

As well as operating as a store, Emiko also included a studio space where its garments were hand crafted to 'create sustainable clothing sourcing ethical, organic and dead-stock material, and sourcing from fairtrade factories.

Coral, who has worked in Bangladesh and China, started her career in fashion by making children's clothing after giving birth to her daughter Emi, who later went on to also inspire the launch of the Emiko brand.