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Two women speaking on stage at the Festival of Fashion

Festival of Fashion 2026 Programme

Celebrating fashion’s past, present, and most importantly its future, the Festival of Fashion at the Fife Arms in Braemar brings international talent and influential creative voices together with the next generation of designers and makers from Scotland and beyond. Taking place from 13th – 15th November 2026, our line-up includes speakers from iconic British fashion houses, the V&A, and Harper’s Bazaar. Presented in collaboration with Johnnie Walker.

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Braemar Village Hall

How Scotland Dressed the World: Lynne Coleman and Avril Mair

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Braemar Village Hall

Back to the Mulberry Spirit: Christopher Kane and Tammy Kane in conversation with Kirsty Wark

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The Fife Arms Activity Room

Knit and Natter: A workshop with Maureen Daley

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Braemar Village Hall

Fashioning the Crown: Justine Picardie in conversation with Oriole Cullen

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Braemar Village Hall

The Art of Power Dressing: Edeline Lee in conversation with Lydia Slater

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Braemar Village Hall

Catwalk: The Art of the Fashion Show – Kirsty Hassard with Val Garland, Sam McKnight MBE, Anna Murphy and Lucia Fairfull

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St Margaret's

Display of Garments by Fashion Alumni & Students

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Braemar Village Hall

The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon – Carly Eck and Oriole Cullen

Nicholas Daley and Leonie Bell

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Braemar Village Hall

Craftsmanship, Culture and Community: Nicholas Daley in conversation with Leonie Bell

Tamara Cincik and Clare Hunter

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Braemar Village Hall

The Power of Textiles and Mary, Queen of Scots: Clare Hunter in conversation with Tamara Cincik

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Braemar Village Hall

Tartan Revival: Dressing the Duff Highlanders with John McLeish OBE, Peter MacDonald OBE TD and Emma Wilkinson in conversation with Lorraine Grant

Fashion garments displayed in an exhibition with pink lighting

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St Margaret's

Display of Garments by Fashion Alumni & Students

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