The British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced the return of City Wide Celebration (CWC), a curated programme of unique experiences and activations open to the public throughout September across Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle as well as events in London.
CWC brings together designers, retailers, cultural institutions, and premium hospitality venues to celebrate the very best of the UK. Through a dynamic events programme, the initiative bridges culture and commerce, driving nationwide retail engagement and growth while deepening the fashion conversation through cross-sector collaboration and meaningful public participation.
This year, CWC launches ‘At Home With’ presented by 1664 Blanc, a series of talks and panel discussions spotlighting the cultural and geographic roots of some of Britain’s most celebrated designers. As Principal Partner of London Fashion Week, 1664 Blanc is proud to continue its ongoing commitment to championing emerging designers and making LFW more accessible to a broader audience, both in the capital and nationwide.
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Manchester’s 13th September headline event at the Trafford Centre, ‘At Home With’ presented by 1664 Blanc, will take place at Trafford Centre’s Orient Stage on Saturday 13th September from 1pm–3pm. The panel will bring together celebrated designers, Kazna Asker, Matty Bovan, Nadine Merabi and Liam Winter (The Winter House) for an intimate conversation exploring how Manchester’s unique spirit and culture continue to shape and inspire creative talent. Together, these designers reflect the city’s creative voice, each with a distinct story rooted in its influence.
Over at Liverpool One on September 6 Patrick McDowell, Tania Byre and SS Daley take the stage, while at Fenwicks in Newcastle on September 30, the full line up is still to be confirmed for an already sold out event.
Free tickets to the ‘At Home With’ events can be booked here. Other events, promotions and activations taking place in participating stores across the host venues are also free and open for the public to attend. The full CWC schedule will be announced later this summer.
Simon Layton, centre director at Trafford Centre, said: “We’re incredibly proud to host The British Fashion Council’s City Wide Celebration, in what is a brilliant moment for fashion in the North. Trafford Centre has always been synonymous with great style – from high street favourites to designer labels, and everything in between. We are really excited to be part of an event that is the celebrating local talent and strengthening Manchester’s fashion credentials, not only regionally but across the UK.”
