Manchester Fashion Week 2026

Where heritage inspires the future of fashion.

Wednesday 9 September 2026 to Saturday 12 September 2026

11:00 AM to 5:30 PM

St John's, Manchester

Overview

Manchester Fashion Week is creating a connected fashion ecosystem where creativity meets industry, and heritage inspires innovation.

With a mix of runway shows, thought leadership and city-wide experiences, Manchester Fashion Week unites designers, brands, manufacturers, educators, innovators and cultural changemakers to shape a future where fashion is more responsible, collaborative and globally connected.

From the city that transformed it, Manchester Fashion Week now brings together fresh collaborations.

Event themes

As the apparel industry continues to evolve, this year’s show focuses on three core themes centred around embracing and navigating the change:

  • Changing narratives
  • Changing behaviour
  • Changing industry
Fashion show runway

Join our session

Building on day 3’s theme, Changing Industry, we’re excited to be hosting a keynote fireside chat at 11:00am – THE DATA THREAD: Connecting fashion from product to planet, telling the story that data gives us behind every individual piece of clothing.

Join us as we explore:

  • How data can tell your product’s lifecycle journey 
  • How the Quiet Revolution of next generation barcodes are set to transform industry
  • The role of QR codes powered by GS1 in supporting Digital Product Passport readiness
  • Connect to consumer: bridging the gap between your brand and your product

Win a free ticket to Manchester Fashion Week

Join us Wednesday 9-12 September by entering our prize draw to win one of three full access tickets available.

Tickets are limited to one per person or per member organisation and is open to GS1 UK members only. Entries close at 12pm BST on Monday 7 September. Winners will be chosen at random and notified via email by 5pm on Monday 7 September

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