MANCHESTER, UK — Cheshire Fashion Week, widely recognised as the North’s biggest fashion week outside London, has officially announced its expansion into Manchester for 2027. Following a sold-out seventh edition in Cheshire, the prestigious runway event will take over the historic Manchester Cathedral on 21 August 2027.
The move to Manchester marks an ambitious new chapter for the event, designed to expand audience capacity and boost international accessibility while keeping its Northern roots intact. Organisers confirmed that the 2027 showcase will unite emerging British designers, established high-street labels, and international fashion houses beneath the Gothic arches of Manchester’s iconic landmark.
“Manchester is a natural next destination for Cheshire Fashion Week,” organiser Claire Namukolo Raven said. A city with a strong creative identity, independent spirit, and international cultural influence, it offers an exciting new home for Cheshire Fashion Week 2027 while retaining its Northern edge.
The announcement follows a record-breaking 2026 showcase held in September, which drew over 600 attendees, backstage creatives, and VIP guests. That edition featured high-profile collaborations with Porsche Centre Wilmslow and an opening runway presentation from global retailer MANGO, alongside independent designers from the UK, USA, Ireland, Portugal, and Nigeria. For the upcoming Manchester edition, Cheshire Fashion Week will continue to champion sustainable fashion, artisanal craftsmanship, and conscious consumption as key alternatives to fast fashion.
How to Attend or Apply
Preparations for the August 2027 catwalk are already underway. Designer, model, and brand applications are currently open via the official Cheshire Fashion Week website, where early-bird general admission and front-row VIP tickets are also available for purchase.
