After more than a decade, Manchester Fashion Week made its long-awaited return this season, bringing the city back to the forefront of British fashion. Rooted in heritage and driven by a new wave of sustainable thinking, the event was a beautiful celebration of everything Manchester does best: creativity, community and culture.
Preloved on the main stage
On the opening day, we debuted our very own runway featuring a curated selection of preloved designer pieces. From heritage coats to contemporary tailoring, the runway proved that circular fashion can hold its own against any new-season collection.
Seeing preloved pieces celebrated on the main stage, not as alternatives, but as genuine fashion moments, was a milestone for us and for the preloved industry.
Our very own Fay Broad took to the stage as a panel speaker, contributing to an important conversation around sustainability and the future of fashion. Her insights reflected the values at the heart of Elite Preloved: responsible shopping, extending the life of quality pieces and building trust through authenticity.
Fay’s presence on the panel reinforced our belief that preloved fashion is no longer a niche space — it’s a movement, and one Manchester is ready to champion.