Huge queues outside The Couture Club sample sale as bargain hunters snap up £5 deals

A Manchester-born fashion brand brought shoppers out early this morning as it took over a city centre street for a huge sample sale.

The Couture Club has popped up at Side Street Studios on Quay Street, giving fashion lovers the chance to snap up thousands of items of clothing, including hoodies, t-shirts, coats and tracksuits for as little as £5. Taking place until 4pm, it's a chance to shop products that are no longer available online, plus archive pieces and unreleased styles.

Rather than get an extra hour of shut-eye on Bank Holiday Monday, hundreds flocked to Quay Street opposite Spinningfields ahead of the 10am launch. The brand were also selling £10 tickets ahead of the event to guarantee access and queue jump ahead of walk-ins - though many tried their luck in the long and winding queue.

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Queues formed early on this morning, meandering past Side Street Studios, round the corner onto Lower Byrom Street, past Barry's fitness studio and St John's Gardens. It stretched as far down as the Science and Industry Museum and where the street meets with Liverpool Road.

Many in the queue could also be seen sporting items from the brand as well as merchandise including tote bags. Luckily the warmer Bank Holiday held out as fans of the brand patiently waited their turn to peruse the collections inside, and also enjoy a soundtrack from a live DJ, alongside coffee and pastries.

On site at The Couture Club website as the moment, The Couture Club women's hoodies and jumpers cost upwards of £60, T-shirts are around the £40 mark, and shorts can set you back as much as £55. Coats and jackets generally cost upwards of £90, however those wanting to make some serious savings were encouraged to sign up for access to the sample sale ahead of the event.

While pre-booked tickets to The Couture Club sample sale guaranteed access and gave the option to queue jump ahead of walk-ins, the first 50 customers on the day also got a free goodie bag, as well as a Sample Sale t-shirt for £45. Those who bought tickets also have exclusive access to unreleased SS24 products.

The Couture Club was founded in 2015 by Ross Worswick and Scott Shashua. The Manchester-born brand is on a mission to create 'the best Club on the planet'.

Starting as a 'bedroom brand', its sales doubled within one year, enabling it to grow to a team of 50 people and open a warehouse space to expand the brand's reach. The streetwear-style encompasses hoodies and cargo pants, as well as dresses and outwear, plus co-ord sets and swimwear.

The Couture Club sample sale at Side Street Studios Manchester runs until 4pm today (May 6). ABC Buildings Corner of Quay Street and, Lower Byrom St, Manchester M3 4AE.