Birmingham Fashion Week (BFW) is the city’s flagship fashion event, a highly anticipated showcase featuring runway shows, industry expert panels, art exhibitions and more. As we champion local talent, we are making strides to boost Birmingham’s creative economy, creating lasting opportunities for growth, collaboration, and innovation within the city’s vibrant fashion and arts sectors.

 

We launched Birmingham’s first ever fashion weekend in 2023

Year 1 (2023): Launched during black history month, BFW was two days of runway shows, an art gallery, masterclasses and popup shops.

Year 2 (2024): Building on its success, BFW welcomed over 500 visitors and featured 15 Birmingham-based sustainable designers. We also expanded our youth programs, offering work experience and internships to 45 young people across the Midlands.

Do check out our Highlights from the event here-2023

& Here– 2024

 

Why BFW? The mission of Birmingham fashion week is twofold: to spotlight and celebrate the rising stars in the creative realm and to elevate Birmingham onto the global stage whilst providing a crucial stepping stone for emerging talent on their journey to success.

We are also proud to be working with individuals from all backgrounds, some with physical disabilities, some from disadvantaged backgrounds and a host of innovative trend centres representing BRUM.

We cannot forget the many benefits of BFW – work experience and internships. Read more about our work experience opportunities here.