Harrogate Fashion Week organisers have said that its August 2025 edition was its largest show to date, with over 300 brands exhibiting and more than 2,000 visitors through the doors – a 13.5 per cent increase on last season.
Across the three days, the show’s four halls came alive with the buzz of buyers exploring collections for SS26, reconnecting with industry friends and discovering new names to add to their rails.
For many, the mix of business and pleasure is one of the reasons buyers continue to return season after season. Debbie from Velvet Ladieswear, Ramsbottom, said “we see a lot of our brands here, and we try to find new brands. It’s great networking – we love catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.”
It’s the in-person experience that so many buyers and brands value most, as Louise Collins from Alice Collins echoed the value of the in-person experience: “Harrogate Fashion Week is a great place to see all brands under one roof. There are four fall halls of some of the most prestigious brands that you can buy in the UK.”
She said. “It’s wonderful that our customers can touch and feel the garments and see all the details and feel the quality.”
Exhibitors also appreciate the setting HFW creates for business; the show offers a strong digital and in-person platform for brands…
“We’re exhibiting at Harrogate Fashion Week because the brand is only two years old, so it’s really important to get it out there and show everyone how great it is,” explained Emily from Jam Agent, who brought brands including Every Other, Everau, Orfeo, Religion Clothing and Saint Tropez.
Event Director Georgia Flynn was delighted with the show too. She said: “To have over 2,000 visitors join us, a record number of brands exhibiting and such positive feedback from both makes all our hard work worthwhile. We’re so proud of how far the show has come; we can’t wait to welcome everyone back in February.”
The next Harrogate Fashion Week takes place 1-3 February 2026. Stay tuned for when registrations open!
