Are you a fashion lover? Check out our blog to read up on the hottest fashion events in the North West.
If you love fashion and you're in the North West, then you’re going to love some of the biggest fashion-related events in the region. The North West is known for being fashionable and is home to some of the biggest fashion brands in the UK. Whether you want to attend shows, learn more about the latest fashion trends, or get hands-on with events where you can come away with a few new outfits, there’s something for everybody in the North West. Keep reading to find out more about what’s on.
Manchester Art Gallery Clothes Swap
Hosted at Manchester Art Gallery and scheduled for Saturday 28th January, the Clothes Swap event is a great way to get some new outfits and enjoy a unique shopping experience. If you're all about sustainable fashion and want to be kinder to the planet when it comes to your wardrobe, then this is an event that should not be missed. You can book via Eventbrite, and tickets are £7.50. All you need to do is bring along all your unwanted or unworn clothes and swap them for clothes that are new to you, to refresh your wardrobe. The clothes swap includes men’s and women’s clothing, and you can bring up to ten garments per person.
If you like sustainable fashion, then you might also like checking out some of our more sustainable items such as this Dark Blue Tiba Tassel Oversized Scarf from Ted Baker or the blue rinse rebound sustainable skinny jeans from French Connection. For men, there’s also the Paul and Shark save the sea jacket.
Northern Fashion Week
One of the biggest fashion events in the region, Northern Fashion Week normally takes place in the summer in the centre of Manchester. Here you will find showcased some of the most talented individuals and innovative organisations in the world of fashion in the North West. Sustainability in fashion is, as always, expected to be a hot topic at this year’s event. Catch influential fashion speakers, watch models showcasing the latest designs, and enjoy the buzz at this huge fashion event filled with interactive stands, workshops, fast networking sessions, retail experiences, and more.
BeeUtiful Anti-Bullying Fashion Event
Held at Albert’s Shed, Castlefield, on the 12th February 2023, this fashion event is set to be an empowering afternoon, with an anti-bullying fundraiser for BeeU. Hosted by Northern Lashes Ltd and Flair Boutique UK, the event is all about fashion and beauty with socialising, shopping, and saying no to bullying. Along with being about fashion, this collaborative event is also about promoting supporting each other and being kind. All proceeds from the fundraiser are going to BeeU, a touring drama-based workshop that focuses on the topic of bullying, to support their essential work in educating young people and stamping bullying out.
The Frock Shop: Fashion Shopping in the Sixties
If you are a lover of vintage fashion, then this event in Yorkshire is perfect for you. Planned for the 20th April 2023 at the Bankfield Museum in Halifax, the event is linked to the ‘Opening the Wardrobe’ exhibition that will be available to view at the museum throughout the year, showcasing some of the History Wardrobe Collection from Lucy Adlington. It’s a great chance to celebrate some of the biggest designs from the 60s, whether you remember them or not!
The National Asian Wedding Show Manchester
There’s something simply stunning about traditional Asian wedding attire, and whether you are getting married or not, this is definitely an event not to miss. The largest Asian wedding show in Manchester brings you breath-taking dresses, accessories, and more with amazing catwalk shows throughout the day. Entry is free, and it’s planned for 5th February 2023 at Emirates Old Trafford in Stretford.
Whether you want a chance to swap your unwanted clothes for new ones, learn more about sustainable fashion, raise money for a good cause, or just enjoy a good old fashioned show, these are set to be some of the most popular fashion events in the North West this year.
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