British Fashion Council brings city-wide fashion celebrations to Liverpool

Liverpool is set to take centre stage this September as the British Fashion Council brings its City-Wide Celebration to the city as part of London Fashion Week, presented by 1664 Blanc.

Running from Friday 5 to Sunday 7 September, the programme by the British Fashion Council will see a packed weekend of events, experiences and special offers taking place across Liverpool, including at Liverpool ONE. The celebrations are part of a national roll-out also taking place in London, Manchester and Newcastle.

The City-Wide Celebration brings together designers, retailers, cultural spaces and hospitality venues to showcase the very best of UK fashion. This season, the BFC launches ‘At Home With’, a series of talks exploring the cultural roots of some of Britain’s most celebrated designers. Liverpool’s event, already sold out, will take place at Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen & Bar on Saturday 6 September. Hosted by Andrew Ibi, the discussion will feature designers Patrick McDowell, S.S. Daley and Talia Byre.

Across the weekend, Liverpool ONE will host fashion-themed activities, competitions and live performances, including a special sustainable fashion collaboration with local brand BEPO as part of the Tickle the Ivories Piano Festival.

Shoppers can also enjoy exclusive in-store experiences across the city:

• Whistles – 20% off the new season collection (5–7 September).
• John Lewis & Partners – personal styling sessions and new season launches from Barbour, Ralph Lauren, Weekend MaxMara and more (5–7 September).
• New Look – in-store DJs, giveaways, VIP goody bags and sweet treats across the weekend (5–7 September).
• Space NK – spend £40 or more to spin the ‘wheel of beauty’ and win an extra treat (5–7 September).
• Swarovski – celebrate 130 years of sparkle with an in-store Fashion Week surprise (5–30 September).
• Penhaligon’s – complimentary fragrance profiling sessions with fizz on arrival (6–7 September).
• Pandora – save on charms with exclusive bracelet and necklace offers (5–7 September).

Beyond retail, the Walker Art Gallery will present a stunning showcase of Vivienne Westwood’s most revolutionary designs. The display includes rare pieces from her early punk days through to her later explorations of tailoring, historical dress and global culture.

Laura Weir, Chief Executive of the BFC, said the initiative is designed to “spotlight creative excellence across the UK” and bring the fashion conversation to new audiences.

Liverpool ONE’s growing reputation as a hub for fashion will also be in the spotlight. Local labels including ARNE, Montirex and Red Run have all chosen the city centre destination to launch permanent stores in recent years.

The City-Wide Celebration runs alongside London Fashion Week in September, with more than 1,000 public events happening across the UK.

Explore the whole City-Wide Celebration schedule here.

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