Centre Event

Discover the future of fashion at Future Threads

Saturday 12 September | Doors 11am

FREE - registration required, QR ticket on the door

A unique runway celebrating creativity, sustainability and the next generation of designers.


Part of Manchester Fashion Week 2026, this inspiring showcase features original collections created by young people from Salford Youth Zone and Hideout Youth Zone, transforming donated deadstock fabrics and surplus textiles into innovative, contemporary fashion.

Working alongside industry mentors, these emerging creatives have reimagined materials that would otherwise go to waste, proving that the future of fashion is as much about purpose as it is about style.

Immediately following the Future Threads showcase, enjoy Sewing for Strangers -a special runway presentation by Luke, from The Great British Sewing Bee. This moving collection celebrates the power of creativity, community and craftsmanship, bringing together fashion with stories of generosity, connection and social impact.

Whether you're passionate about sustainable fashion, keen to support emerging talent, or simply looking for an inspiring day out, this is a runway not to be missed.

What to Expect

A professionally produced fashion runway showcasing young designers.

  • Sustainable collections created entirely from deadstock and surplus materials.
  • Sewing for Strangers runway presentation by Luke from The Great British Sewing Bee.
  • Photography opportunities.
  • An uplifting celebration of fashion, creativity and community.

Event Schedule

11am – Arrival

11:30am – Runway - Future Threads presented by Salford Youth Zone and Hideout Youth Zone

12 noon – Meet the Young Designers Panel

12:30pm – Q&A with Luke-Matthew Iveson

1pm – Runway - Sewing for Strangers by Luke-Matthew Iveson

Admission
This is a free event, but registration is required. Please have your QR code ticket ready on arrival.

About Manchester Fashion Week

Manchester Fashion Week celebrates the city's rich fashion heritage while championing the designers, brands and innovators shaping the future of the industry. Through runway shows, talks, exhibitions and cultural events, the festival brings together fashion, creativity and community to showcase the best of Manchester on a global stage.

Manchester Fashion Week

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