British Fashion Council Launches Nationwide Talks Series for September’s London Fashion Week

As part of its expanded City Wide Celebration (CWC) initiative, the British Fashion Council (BFC) has announced a brand-new talks programme, ‘At Home With’, presented by 1664 Blanc, Principal Partner of London Fashion Week. Taking place throughout September, the series will spotlight the cultural roots and regional impact of some of Britain’s most exciting fashion designers.

(Matty Bovan AW 23/24 image courtesy of BFC)

Running across Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle, and London, the talks will feature names including S.S. Daley, Patrick McDowell, Matty Bovan, Nadine Merabi, Barbour, and more. Open to the public, each event will explore the stories behind each designers’ work and how their local communities have shaped their creative journeys.

This nationwide series supports BFC’s new strategic direction to decentralise British fashion, celebrating talent across the UK and fostering greater public engagement. It also aligns with the BFC’s upcoming Fashion Assembly education programme launching in schools from 2026, marking a unified step forward in making British fashion more inclusive, accessible, and rooted in local identity.

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 

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

‘AT HOME WITH’ tickets are available HERE

Visit: www.londonfashionweek.co.uk for further information.