REVIEW
Harrogate Fashion Week celebrates its 10th
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uyers flocked to Harrogate Fashion Week (HFW) for the first week in February for the 10th edition, which showcased its largest selection of Autumn/ Winter collections to date. Organisers reported a 50 per cent increase in visitors on the opening day – with some buyers travelling from Ireland, mainland Europe and even as far away as Australia!
Held at the Harrogate Convention Centre, this three-day event presented the latest collections from more than 180 womenswear, footwear and accessories brands across three halls. Footwear exhibitors included regular brands Carmela XTI, Alpe, Bagatt, Lotus, Lunar and Lazy Dogz, also with a number of brands joining for the first time – Nine West, NeroGiardini, Vanessa Wu, Perfect Occasions and Wonders – showing all types of footwear from boots to sandals. These brands were on display alongside some of the best names in womenswear fashion, including the Godske Group, Carol C Collections, Dolcezza, Pomodoro, Smith & Soul and Rino & Pelle. HFW has the largest collection of occasionwear with new collections from Veromia, John Charles, Lizabella, Carla Ruiz, Gabriela Sanchez and Richard Designs to name a few.
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edition Harrogate Fashion Week opened its doors once again in February, this time celebrating its 10th edition!
Park Lane, Able Conde, Mon Cheri Occasions, Bari Jay, Closet London, Enrico, Grenouille, Holbrook, Maloka, Marie Mero, Max and Ellie, Pont Neuf, RedGreen, See Saw and Wear Colour. Sunday Best Owner, Jan Shutt, who visited the show for the first time, commented: “I love the vibe at Harrogate! I received a great welcome and I will be back later this year!”
Brian and Josie Smith, Co-Founders of Lea Clothing in Newcastle, added: “We have visited HFW since the beginning and it’s lovely to see how the show has grown over the years. It has some great classic brands with some new labels coming in offering something quirky.”
Organisers Wendy Adams and Sarah Moody were thrilled with the show’s success this February and commented that they were overwhelmed with the support and great accolades received from exhibitors and buyers. HFW is a prime fashion trade event that gives visitors the opportunity to mix business and pleasure with the show venue located in the heart of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, known for its chic hotels, bustling centre and warm hospitality. This highly renowned North Yorkshire town has so much to offer HFW visitors, with a safe, friendly and vibrant town centre to soak up and explore in the evenings.
The dates have been announced for the next show season. HFW will return on 4-6 August 2024.
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