140 Check out what’s to come at the imminent Harrogate Fashion Week Join Harrogate Fashion Week (HFW) for its ninth and largest show to date, featuring more than 160 brands across four halls for three glorious days of buying. Open from Sunday 30th July to Tuesday 1st August, this prime fashion trade event gives you the opportunity to mix business and pleasure with the show venue located in the heart of the beautiful spa town of Harrogate, known for its chic hotels, bustling centre and warm hospitality. To help you plan your perfect trip and give you a glimpse of what to expect from this event, we’re bringing you details of how to make the most of the show, plus suggestions of where to stay, dine and unwind in this picturesque North Yorkshire town. Furthermore, we’ve included a sneak peek of the S/S24 collections that will be shown by our stellar line-up of brands, including top trends of the season, so you can get ahead of your competition by honing in on the very latest looks. Opening Hours Sunday 30th July 9.30am – 6.00pm Monday 31st July 9.30am – 6.00pm Tuesday 1st August 9.30am – 3.30pm Venue Entrance 4 - Hall M Harrogate Convention Centre, Ripon Road, Harrogate, HG1 5LA. www.harrogateconventioncentre.co.uk Travel & Accommodation With more fashion boutiques and independent store owners than ever before travelling from across the UK to join us for HFW, we want to make getting and staying here as easy and enjoyable as possible for our visitors. Travelling To Harrogate Whether by road, rail or air, getting to the Harrogate Convention Centre couldn’t be easier. Leeds Bradford airport is only a short 20-minute taxi ride. Regular trains from London to Harrogate on LNER East coast line, or an easy connection from Leeds or York mainline station. A 25% discount is available on all LNER routes via our website. Nearby car parking is available. Use postcode: HG1 5LA Where To Sleep The perfect buying trip to HFW starts with the perfect place to stay, and there’s no shortage of attractive accommodation options for all budgets in the Victorian spa town of Harrogate. To help narrow the search, we’ve partnered with EventBeds™ by NuBreed Hotels to offer a complimentary VIP Concierge Service, providing a range of local hotels to suit your preferences and your pocket, with savings of up to 30%. Head to www.harrogatefashionweek.com/visit for full travel and accommodation details. Registration & Planning Your Days Not only has HFW grown in size this year - now bringing you four incredible halls of fashion - but it’s also extended from two to three days, giving you plenty of time to browse, chat and buy in a relaxing environment. A major player in the fashion trade calendar with the largest collection of womenswear brands under one roof, spanning daywear, eveningwear, shoes, and accessories, there really is no need to go anywhere else! Registration to RSVP your place and ensure a seamless entry to HFW couldn’t be easier. Simply visit www.harrogatefashionweek.com. With more exhibitors than ever before to explore, including popular returning brands and exciting new names, a little pre-show planning can help make your HFW trip all the more effective and enjoyable. Top Visitor Tips Take a look at our full exhibitor list at www.harrogatefashionweek. com/brands to identify which brands are a must-visit and make advance appointments. Think about your goals. Are you looking to seek out new trends, expand popular categories, discover new labels or introduce add-ons, such as accessories? Most important don’t forget your business cards and comfy shoes! Above all else, enjoy, be inspired and build brand relationships…then reward your buying efforts with a glass of bubbles at the drinks party on Sunday. Soak Up Harrogate When is a buying trip like a mini holiday? When it’s in Harrogate! This highly-renowned North Yorkshire town has so much to offer HFW visitors, with a safe, friendly and vibrant town centre to soak up and explore in the evenings. Brimming with an eclectic mix of highly recommended eateries and bars to socialise at and unwind, there really is something for all. From fine dining and fusion restaurants to gastro pubs and grills, plus a plethora of welcoming bars, you’ll be spoilt for choice TOP TRENDS IN BRIEF Who: Harrogate Fashion Week, www.harrogatefashionweek.com Where: Harrogate Convention Centre When: Sunday 30th July to Tuesday 1st August
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