As the summer reached its peak on Saturday, Manchester city centre was swarmed with ice cream lovers, shoppers rushing to the final sales – and a group of masked people dressed in black jumpsuits.

Designers and artsy thrifters are being given the chance to upcycle and create dream wedding dresses for a worthwhile cause.

From the nostalgia of China Plates and Pearl Earrings by 25-year-old Jade Jones to the riotous Trollope, Manchester’s Fringe has been “a little bit of everything” according to GMF director Lisa Connor.