British Fashion Council Launches Nationwide Talk Series Celebrating Regional Creativity

This September, the British Fashion Council (BFC) is bringing fashion closer to home with the return of its City Wide Celebration (CWC) – a month-long series of exciting, public-facing events taking place across London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Newcastle.

CWC is more than just a fashion moment – it’s a nationwide celebration that brings together designers, retailers, cultural institutions, and hospitality venues to spotlight the very best of British creativity. With a mission to bridge culture and commerce, the initiative is designed to deepen conversations around fashion and boost local engagement through accessible, community-driven events.

Introducing: At Home With, Presented by 1664 Blanc

New for 2025, the BFC is launching At Home With, a series of intimate talks and panel discussions that explore the regional and cultural roots of some of the UK’s most exciting designers. Presented in partnership with 1664 Blanc – the Principal Partner of London Fashion Week – the series is part of a broader effort to open up fashion conversations beyond the capital.

Expect big names and bold ideas. The lineup includes beloved British brands and designers like BARBOUR, KAZNA ASKER, MATTY BOVAN, NADINE MERABI, PATRICK MCDOWELL, S.S. DALEY, TALIA BYRE, and THE WINTER HOUSE.

Dates for your diary

LIVERPOOL

Saturday 6th September, 3pm – 5pm | Gordon Ramsay Bread Street Kitchen & Bar, Liverpool ONE

S.S Daley Patrick McDowell and Talia Byre moderator

MANCHESTER

Saturday 13th September, 1pm - 3pm | Orient Stage, Trafford Centre

Nadine Merabi, The Winter House, Matty Bovan and Kazna Asker moderated by Emma Davidson, Fashion Director of Editorial and Partnerships, Dazed

LONDON

Sunday 21st September, 12:30pm - 1:30pm | 180 The Strand

TBC Aaron Esh, Labrum moderated by Hetty Mahlich

NEWCASTLE

Tuesday 30th September, 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Fenwick Newcastle, Eldon Square

Barbour moderated by Paul Toner, Deputy Editor of 10 and 10 Men

Tickets are available now. Don’t miss your chance to be part of the conversation, click here.

Written by Claire Bloom

Photo courtesey of BFC