After a ten-year hiatus, Manchester Fashion Week (MFW) returns from 9–11 September 2025, reimagined as a progressive, industry-led event that fuses heritage with innovation.
Backed by fashion pioneers Carry Somers (Fashion Revolution) and Safia Minney, MBE (People Tree), and media partner Eco Age, the three-day showcase aims to future-proof fashion by spotlighting sustainability, technological innovation, and cultural relevance.
Held in the vibrant St. John’s district, with Campfield as the central venue, MFW is designed to honour Manchester’s rich textile legacy while confronting modern challenges—particularly those surrounding fast fashion, circularity, and meaningful consumption.
Gemma Gratton, Executive Producer, MFW:
“Manchester has always led – in music, in manufacturing, in movements. Now it’s time to lead in future-facing fashion.”
John Higginson, CEO, Eco Age:
“There’s a battle between flimsy fast fashion and timeless design. Manchester Fashion Week is about forever fashion.”
Each day of the event will be curated around key themes:
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Heritage & Future-Proof
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Health & Wellness
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Tech & Innovation
Beyond the runway, the festival will offer public experiences, creative activations, and cross-sector dialogues across Manchester, making it a cultural reset for the city’s £12 billion fashion industry.
This edition is positioned as a pilot platform, intended to build toward a more expansive and collaborative future for UK fashion.
Learn more: www.fashionweekmanchester.co.uk
