Leicester Made & Regions: 2026 Dates and Venue for the UK’s Fastest Growing Fashion & Textile Trade Event
03-12-2025
LEICESTER, UK 3rd December 2025
Following unprecedented national interest from fashion and textile supply chain businesses, the successful Leicester Made trade event is expanding its scope to include Regions for 2026. The rebranded event reflects the growing momentum behind quality British-made products and the increasing demand for transparent, ethical and future-focused UK manufacturing.
Taking place on 24th & 25th April 2026 at The Venue, De Montfort University, Leicester, the two-day showcase will unite fashion and textile manufacturers, brands, designers, educators, innovators, policymakers and consumers from across Great Britain.
Day 1 will be exclusive to trade and industry professionals, while Day 2 will open its doors to the public to celebrate British craftsmanship, creativity and innovation.
Organised by Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) and the Apparel and Textile Manufacturers Federation (ATMF), Leicester Made & Regions will bring together diverse voices and expertise from across the country with the aim of strengthening UK supply chains, celebrating regional skill, and accelerating the shift towards sustainable, onshore, tech-driven fashion production.
Jenny Holloway, CEO of Fashion-Enter Ltd and Chair of the Apparel and Textile Manufacturers Federation (ATMF), said: “Leicester Made 2025 received phenomenal feedback and we want to build on this momentum. Leicester Made & Regions marks a major step forward in championing British manufacturing excellence across the entire UK.”
Building on the success of the 2025 event, Leicester Made & Regions will continue to highlight:
- Ethical and innovative British manufacturers, including garment makers, dye houses, printers, textile suppliers, repair specialists, and more
- Technology-driven solutions such as AI, digital design, 3D development, and sustainable production advancements
- Expert-led talks featuring leaders from retail, manufacturing, technology, sustainability, policy, and the creative industries
- Interactive experiences, roundtables, and educational activities exploring the future of British fashion
- Fashion shows, demonstrations, and consumer engagement activities celebrating the value of Made in the UK craftsmanship
Leicester Made & Regions aims to champion onshore production, strengthen local and national supply networks, and promote a transparent, circular, and resilient UK fashion economy.
Leicester Made & Regions 2026 Details
Location:
The Venue, De Montfort University, Leicester
Dates:
Friday 24th April Day 1 Industry
Saturday 25th April Day 2 Consumer
Tap the links to register your place
Interested in exhibiting? Contact: beth@fashion-enter.com
