21 HARROGATE FASHION WEEK PREVIEW Following a successful February edition, Harrogate Fashion Week (HFW) will return for SS27 from 2nd-4 th August 2026. Now firmly established as the UK’s leading womenswear trade show, HFW offers a one stop shop for all your buying needs – womenswear, footwear and accessories are all well represented at the event, meaning Harrogate is the only place you need to do your buying next season. “It’s really important to meet brands in person because then you get a feel for where they see themselves and what their target customer is. You also get a nice personal one-to-one relationship, and you start to understand the designers,” commented Lucy Slaughter from Collections (Beverley) LTD. With nearly 300 brands set to join the show in August – Harrogate Fashion Week offers the industry a show that brings quality classic and contemporary brands together in a relaxed environment where buying your new season’s collections is a pleasure. Buyers are all talking about the ‘Harrogate buzz’ – they enjoy where they can take time to catch up with existing suppliers and source new collections all under one roof. “To come to a show, to see the things, to touch the stock, to meet other buyers is really, really important, you have to do that,” comments Libis McAllister of Ultimate in Fashion, Ballymena. Held in the beautiful Yorkshire spa town of Harrogate, after you’ve completed your buying, the town offers a huge range of chic hotels, restaurants and bars to suit all budgets. Enjoy the Yorkshire hospitality and catch up with friends and colleagues and celebrate a successful day buying! “We are really looking forward to welcoming our exhibitors and visitors back to Harrogate in August,” says Georgia Flynn, Director of HFW. “The show continues to grow from strength to strength, we have lot of exciting plans for August which we can’t wait to unveil over the coming months.” Brands joining the line-up for the August 2026 edition include: Lily & Me, Sahara, Carol C Collections, Dolcezza, John Charles, Alice Collins, Lotus Shoes, Snoxell & Gwyther, Tempest Designs, Envy Jewellery, Pia Rossini, Rino & Pelle, Orfeo, Salisa, Lunar Shoes, Joules, Sugarhill Brighton, Soya Concept, Cultivate Agency and many more. Visit the website www.harrogatefashionweek.com for a full list of exhibitors which is updated weekly. Register in advance for fast track entry into the show, make sure you register via the website for free – you will be sent a simple barcode to make it easy to pick up your pass when you arrive. Whilst you’re registering for your badge, don’t forgot to check out the specially arranged hotel deals which are also listed on the website and offer great value for money! Pssst! Back by popular demand will be the Prosecco Bar with a Happy Hour of coffee and pastries in the morning, and a Happy Hour serving Prosecco in the afternoon – take time to reset after placing lots of orders! Don’t forget everyone is invited to attend the HFW Drinks Party on Sunday night too – join the team to celebrate the first successful day with drinks, canapés and entertainment! ONE-STOP-SHOP Harrogate Fashion Week returns to cover all your buying need, with womenswear, footwear and accessories all represented IN BRIEF: WHO: Harrogate Fashion Week, www.harrogatefashionweek.com WHERE: Harrogate Convention Centre, HG1 5LA WHEN: 2nd-4th August, 2026
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