The British Fashion Council Announces Nationwide Talk Series as Part of Its City Wide Celebration

The British Fashion Council (BFC) is delighted to announce the return of City Wide Celebration (CWC), a curated programme of unique experiences and activations open to the public throughout September across London, Liverpool, Manchester and Newcastle.  

CWC brings together designers, retailers, cultural institutions, and premium hospitality venues to celebrate the very best of the UK. Through a dynamic events programme, the initiative bridges culture and commerce, driving nationwide retail engagement and growth while deepening the fashion conversation through cross-sector collaboration and meaningful public participation. 

This year, CWC launches ‘At Home With’ presented by 1664 Blanc, a series of talks and panel discussions spotlighting the cultural and geographic roots of some of Britain’s most celebrated designers. As Principal Partner of London Fashion Week, 1664 Blanc is proud to continue its ongoing commitment to championing emerging designers and making LFW more accessible to a broader audience, both in the capital and nationwide. 

Designers taking part in the series include AARON ESH, BARBOUR, KAZNA ASKER, MATTY BOVAN, NADINE MERABI, PATRICK MCDOWELL, S.S. DALEY, TALIA BYRE and THE WINTER HOUSE. ‘At Home With’ celebrates the impact of British fashion beyond London, championing regional talent and engaging local communities. 

​​The series supports a new strategic direction set out by BFC CEO Laura Weir to decentralise British fashion from London and spotlight creative excellence across the UK. It complements the recent announcement of the BFC Fashion Assembly, a pilot initiative conceived by Sarah Mower, BFC Ambassador for Emerging Talent, which received strong industry support. The Fashion Assembly is a creative education programme that will launch in schools nationwide from 2026. Together, CWC and the BFC Fashion Assembly represent a bold, joined-up approach to redefining the national narrative of British fashion, rooted in place, purpose and potential. 

‘AT HOME WITH’ TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE.  

LIVERPOOL 

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

Liverpool ONE  

S.S Daley, Patrick McDowell and Talia Byre moderated by Andrew Ibi, Curator, Academic, Activist and Designer  

MANCHESTER 

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

Nadine Merabi, The Winter House, Matty Bovan and Kazna Asker

LONDON 

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

Aaron Esh and LABRUM London moderated by Hetty Mahlich, Editor, SHOWstudio  

NEWCASTLE 

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

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

The full CWC schedule will be announced later this summer.  

Valued BFC Patrons will partner on the activations in each region including Trafford Centre, Eldon Square, Fenwick Newcastle and Liverpool One. 

The generosity and commitment of our partners, suppliers and supporters is more vital than ever. Please help us by acknowledging their support for LFW September 2025 alongside Principal Partner 1664 Blanc and all partners, suppliers and supporters whose commitment makes LFW possible: Official Partners – eBay, Dylon, Pandora, Sprayground, The Londoner, TONI&GUY, HM Government and Mayor of London. Official Supporters – Malin+Goetz and Ocean Outdoor.