York’s most fashionably fabulous festival is back for a second time this year – and features five days of runways, workshops and more.
The autumn/winter edition of York Fashion Week will take place from Thursday 28 September to Sunday 2 October.
It follows April’s fashion week, opened by Gary James McQueen – nephew of iconic fashion designer Alexander McQueen.
Now it’s back for even more fashion fun, and we’ve put together a guide of six unmissable events over the five days including a student and graduate show and styling masterclass.
Nicky Hayer, creative director at York Fashion Week, said: “We’re delighted to welcome such a highly acclaimed brand to the city and are really looking forward to working with the team to unveil their stunning range of wearable artwork.”
For more information, the full programme and to book your tickets, visit the York Fashion Week website.
Six York Fashion Week highlights
Fashion Avenue
Fashion Avenue is dedicated to the exploration of the various career paths and roles available within the world of fashion and is hosted by stylists, makers, milliners, editors and retailers. The free day of talks and lectures is for students keen to learn more about entering the fashion industry.
- DoubleTree by Hilton York, St Maurice’s Road
- Thurs 28 Sep
- 11:50am – 5:30pm
- Book tickets
True-Street Curators
This green carpet event features an exclusive preview of True-Street Curators – a short sustainable fashion film about designer collectibles and pre-owned brands stocked at TV antiques expert, Tim Hogarth’s, The Red House, York. Following the film preview will be a Q & A session with True-Street Curators Founder, Tee Hurwitz Gray as well as guest speaker Sam Hudson-Miles, Fashion Course Director, Leeds Beckett University and a collaborative Pop-Up Boutique with some of the pre-loved scene’s favourites, Eye Wood Vintage.
- York Explore Library & Archive Marriott Room, Library Square, Museum Street
- Fri 29 Sep
- 2-3:30pm
- Book tickets
Full Image Masterclass
Personal Stylist, Laura Fawcett, and Rachel Neilson have joined forces to create a luxury styling event in collaboration with premium fashion brand – Jigsaw. Rachel will host a make-up Masterclass focusing on tips for a flawless skin, techniques to enhance natural features and colours that suit certain eye shapes. While Laura Fawcett will share her views on creating the perfect capsule wardrobe, showcasing Jigsaw’s new collection featuring back to basics, seasonal wardrobe hero’s, denim staples and accessories and footwear.
- Hotel Du Vin York, 89 The Mount
- Fri 29 Sep
- 10am – 4pm
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The Country Muse
Femme Country Magazine returns with the Country Muse Runway that will unveil the Autumn/Winter collection. As the most popular season for country clothing commences, the team has created a show that commends the vision of the brands, the quality of their designs and the diversity of the women wearing rural fashion garments.
- Malmaison York, 2 Rougier Street
- Fri 29 Sep
- From 7pm
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Student & Graduate Show
This show will form one of the biggest events on the YFW calendar with some of the most talented and innovative designers from across the country, including students of York College, East Riding College, Hull University and more. Vienna Rachelle, who studied at the University of Huddersfield, will unveil her graduate collection – Forty7 Forty8 – which has been inspired by her family’s links to the textile industry spanning nine generations. The trans-seasonal womenswear and lingerie collection pays homage to Vienna’s ancestry while celebrating Yorkshire’s prominent role within the Industrial Revolution, combining Yorkshire wool with lace and satin to develop a feminine and contemporary aesthetic.
- York Art Gallery, Exhibition Square
- Sat 30 Sep
- 8-10pm
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Contemporary Fashion
A range of contemporary fashion and sophisticated street style will be showcased in the heart of York’s biggest Hip-Hop club, Jalou York. The runway will feature a selection of brands from across the UK including Gent London, Aberdevine, Stacked and Riptide Vintage.
- Jalou, 2 Micklegate
- Sun 1 Oct
- 7:30-10pm
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