Last Thursday evening, Bench partnered with Manchester Social to host an exclusive sample sale meets Open House, unveiling the brand’s latest Revival collection while raising funds for Mustard Tree, a Manchester-based charity supporting people affected by poverty and homelessness.
Taking over all three floors of the local tattoo studio in the heart of the city, the event brought together everything that makes Bench and Manchester iconic: creativity, community, and culture.
Guests explored rails of limited-edition Bench Revival pieces and samples, soundtracked by DJ sets and surrounded by nostalgic touches that nodded to the brand’s late ‘90s and early 2000s roots. Between sipping drinks from partners Zubrowka, Liquor 43, and Caleño, shoppers enjoyed vintage gaming, flash tattoos, and plenty of moments worth capturing.
The new collection reinterprets the Y2K aesthetic that once shaped a generation, blending oversized tees, washed denim, relaxed sweats, and low-slung trousers with a refined edge for today’s streetwear scene. Inspired by the early Bench DNA, where functionality met creativity, each piece takes cues from the brand’s archive and reworks them with fresh fabrics, modern fits, and subtle detailing.
Captured for Bench, by @aliyarchives
For Bench, this event was more than a launch; it was a homecoming. Created in Manchester back in 1989, the brand emerged from the city’s underground skate and BMX scenes at a time when youth culture and the “Madchester” movement were reshaping music and style. What began as a T-shirt label, soon became a symbol of creative rebellion and authenticity - worn by those who lived life their own way.
Decades later, that same spirit remains at the heart of Bench. Connecting with local audiences once again, this event celebrated both where the brand came from and where it’s heading next.
A huge thank you to all the partners, collaborators, and teams who made the night a success.
