PREVIEW


‘We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Harrogate!’


Returning for 2026, Harrogate Fashion Week opens its doors once again from 1-3 February in the beautiful spa town of Harrogate!


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arrogate Fashion Week returns from 1-3 February 2026 and welcomes a huge lineup for AW26 – firmly


cementing itself as the leading trade show in the UK for the womenswear sector. With over 250 brands confirmed to be exhibiting – buyers can buy from favourite collections and source new brands – to offer their customers the ultimate mix of labels in their stores. “Seeing the mix of brands coming together


for the February line-up has been incredibly exciting,” says Event Director, Georgia Flynn. “The line-up is full of well-known favourites and new faces bringing a fresh energy to the show – exactly what our buyers need when planning their new collections. “The new look we recently revealed for the


season has also added to the buzz, and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Harrogate very soon!” Brands joining for the first time such as


Summum, Oldstrom Agency bringing Bitte Kai Rand, Day ET, MSCH, Dea Kudibal and Caroline Svendbom, Vero Moda, ONLY, Woden and Aigle further expand HFW’s contemporary offering, which has grown hugely over the past few seasons. Alongside favourite brands such as Rabe, Lecomte, Damart and Micha who join for the first time – there is something for everyone at Harrogate Fashion Week. For footwear buyers, Harrogate offers a huge


range of brands to chose from – Aigle, Alpe, Another Trend, Caprice, Carmela, Egos, Emu Australia, Gioseppo, HÖGL, Lazy Dogz, Lotus Shoes, Lunar Shoes, Macarena, Marco Tozzi, Maruti, Natural World, NeroGiardini, Peter Kaiser, Pikolinos, Pitillos, Verbenas, Woden, Wonders, XTI, and Ydry. Buyers can expect to see favourite features


returning – the Fashion Bar will be offering two happy hours a day – one in the morning serving coffees and pastries, and one in the afternoon service a glass of fizz! The much-loved Sunday night post-show party will return with both visitors and exhibitors welcome to celebrate a successful first day over drinks, canapes and live music! Alongside the buying, Harrogate Fashion


Week offers a standout social scene, with a strong sense of community it’s well known for. Set in the beautiful Spa Town of Harrogate, it’s the perfect backdrop for catching up with old friends and making new connections over drinks and dinner in one of the town’s many bars and restaurants.


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seen at Harrogate Fashion Week February 2026. Harrogate, being centrally located in the UK, is easily accessible from all of the UK and Ireland – with direct flights from Dublin and Belfast to Leeds Bradford Airport, which is just a 25 minute taxi from Harrogate. Trains from all major cities arrive at Leeds or


York with a short transfer to Harrogate. LNER offers some discounted services to Harrogate – check online for further details. Attending trade fairs remains a top priority


for so many shops: “You have to see everything before you buy it – the colours, the feel, the fit,” adds Sophie from Dotique Witney. “Shopping in person is so important; we’ve got to do it ourselves to be able to do it for our customers.” Secure your free fast-track pass and discover the


ever-evolving line-up at harrogatefashionweek. com, and follow @harrogatefashionweek on Instagram for updates.


“It’s probably the best fashion trade show that


there is,” says Deborah McDermott from Velvet Ladieswear in Ramsbottom. “We see a lot of our brands there and we try to find new ones too. It’s great networking – we love catching up with old friends and meeting new ones.” HFW works with specialist accommodation


agency Mice Concierge to get the best rates possible for many local hotels – rates can be


Venue and opening hours Harrogate Convention Centre, Ripon Road,


Harrogate, HG1 5LA. Look out for the purple bows!


Opening Times: Sunday 1 February – 9.30am-6pm Monday 2 February – 9.30am-6pm Tuesday 3 February – 9.30am-3.30pm


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