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

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 deadstock 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,

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