Victoria Leeds, Yorkshire’s premier retail and dining destination, is gearing up for the return of its highly anticipated Fashion Week this June. After the success of its debut in 2024, this year’s Victoria Leeds Fashion Week (VLFW) promises to be even bigger, offering a dynamic programme packed with exclusive experiences, curated events, and a stunning catwalk show.
From 31st May to 8th June, fashion enthusiasts can look forward to a week-long celebration of the season’s best styles, featuring luxury brands and popular high-street labels. The event will culminate in the main runway show on 5th June, showcasing the hottest spring and summer trends.
Kicking off the celebrations on 31st May and 1st June, award-winning personal stylist and colour analyst, Laura Fawcett, will offer complimentary colour analysis sessions to help shoppers discover their most flattering shades.
On 3rd June, The Cut & Craft restaurant will host the Ageless Style Fashion Brunch, presented in collaboration with Midlife Magic. The event will feature special guests, including models and style experts Rachel Peru, Bernadette Gledhill, and Annie Stirk, alongside TV personality Christine Talbot. Attendees can expect lively discussions on personal style, fashion tips, and beauty advice.
The much-anticipated fashion show on 5th June will be hosted by broadcast journalist Michelle Eagleton, known for her work on Victoria Leeds ‘Style Arcades’ podcast. The catwalk event will feature looks from over 20 top retailers, offering a glimpse at the latest seasonal trends. Guests will be treated to a post-show after-party at the 4th Floor Brasserie at Harvey Nichols, with drinks, canapés, and live music from a DJ.
The fashion fun continues through the weekend (6th to 8th June), with the VL Shop-the-Looks Style Lounge offering personalised styling sessions. Visitors can receive one-on-one advice from expert stylists and discover how to recreate the looks from the fashion show.
Jo Coburn, centre director at Victoria Leeds, said: “We’re thrilled to bring Victoria Leeds Fashion Week back – it’s bigger, bolder, and more stylish than ever. Our award-winning fashion show will take centre stage, and we have a jam-packed programme of activations, surprises, and charity initiatives that will make this year’s event unforgettable.”
The event will once again support Smart Works Leeds, a charity helping unemployed women build the confidence and skills needed to secure work. Throughout the week, Smart Works will host a Pop-Up in Victoria Gate, selling new and pre-loved designer pieces, with all proceeds going towards supporting the charity’s work.
To kick off the celebrations, visitors spending £20 or more in-store on 31st May and 1st June will receive an exclusive, personalised VLFW tote bag. A VLFW Magazine will also be available from 6th June, offering expert styling tips, the season’s must-have items, and jewellery inspiration.
For more details and ticket information, visit Victoria Leeds or follow on Instagram @victorialeeds_. Tickets for both the fringe events and the main catwalk show can be found here.
