Manchester Fashion Week returns in 2025 under new ownership and creative direction, reigniting the city’s place on the global fashion map. Set against Manchester’s iconic backdrop – once known as “Cottonopolis” for its textile legacy – the week will feature immersive runway shows, curated panels, exclusive parties, trade events and pop-up boutiques.
Championing the city’s rebellious spirit and rich textile heritage, MCR Fashion Week blends thrifted couture with high fashion. From punk and rave influences to today’s sustainable and inclusive movements, this is a celebration of the designers and creativity that define Manchester’s distinct style.
Over five days, expect a vibrant programme of sustainable showcases, educational panels, thought-provoking installations, live music and cultural experiences. The event brings together a bold mix of independent and international brands committed to ethics, inclusivity, and innovation.
Manchester is where vintage meets visionary – a place where bespoke design, music culture and fashion-forward thinking come together. Manchester Fashion Week is more than a fashion event; it’s a movement for conscious creativity and cultural expression.
Manchester Fashion Week is about more than just runway shows. It’s a bold new platform that positions Manchester as a global leader in ethical, sustainable, and forward-thinking fashion.
Rooted in the city’s industrial past as “Cottonopolis,” MFW blends heritage with innovation, bringing together designers, tech pioneers, and conscious brands from across the UK and beyond. It’s where vintage meets visionary, and where fashion becomes a force for change.
The event champions sustainability, celebrates Manchester’s rich textile legacy, and gives a voice to diverse and emerging talent. It supports community, sparks economic growth, and highlights the role of innovation in shaping the future of fashion.
Through shows, live music, art, workshops and pop-ups, Manchester Fashion Week creates space for conversation, education, and meaningful action. It’s fashion with purpose, and Manchester’s opportunity to lead the global fashion revolution.
Home to ABC / Aviva Studios / Museum of Science & Industry / Versa Studios / Department / Campfield / Clints / Department Bonded Warehouse / Exchange / Crystal Maze Experience/ Mollie’s / Union Coliving / Side Street Studio / Condition / Radio Control / Soho House / Caravan / Fenix / Campfield Studios / Grape Street / Smolensky Gallery / Pitch / Transmission Studio / Everyman / Department Studios / Side Street Store / St. John’s Gardens / Barry’s / St. John’s Tennis Club / St. John’s Basketball Club / Stables / Pacman / Trading Route / Courts Club / Permanent Orbit / Project Halcyon / The Dome
Campfield is located at Barton St, Manchester, M3 4NN.
Wellness is the new luxury. Dive into a world where fashion fuels the mind, body, and soul. Think high-tech active-wear, colour therapy couture, and conversations that get real about mental health in the industry. Fashion that makes you feel good from the inside and out.
Wellness is the new luxury. Dive into a world where fashion fuels the mind, body, and soul. Think high-tech active-wear, colour therapy couture, and conversations that get real about mental health in the industry. Fashion that makes you feel good from the inside and out.
The new era of fashion is creative, conscious and circular. AI-powered design meets 3D-prototype innovation, slashing waste and unlocking creativity.
From smart textiles to digital-only garments, tech is transforming how we create, consume and circulate.
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