TEXTILE SOCIETY EVENT
Established since 1992, the Manchester Antique and Vintage Textile Fair is the essential event for all passionate collectors and creative individuals with a discerning eye.
Visit the fair for a fantastic range of vintage fashion, antique textiles and costume sourced from around the world.
The Textile Society’s Antique and Vintage Textile Fair in Manchester (now in its 32nd year) is a key event in the Textile Fairs calendar. A hub for all passionate collectors of textiles, it was the first antique fair to specialise entirely in textiles.
It brings together antique and vintage textile dealers from around the globe. You will find an array of items from Asia, Europe brought to you by leading specialists. Many dealers are world renowned experts who offer advice to Museums, Archives and Collectors.
You will find costume, textiles, accessories to suit all pockets and taste. From 17th and 18th century to mid-century; precious remnants to court dress and world textiles.
The fair is an exciting and abundant source for objects and ideas, whether wall art or wearables, the beautiful or the kitsch. For those who care about sustainability, the upcycling and repurposing of the old into something unique and personal for fashion or interiors you will be spoilt for choice.
If you are a student of design, textiles, a maker there is a wealth of inspiration. This is an annual event that you do not want to miss!
When:
Sunday 14 June, 10am – 4pm (Early Bird from 8am)
Where:
The Armitage Centre, Moseley Road, Fallowfield,
Manchester M14 6PA
Admission details:
The Fair opens to the General Public at 10am.
Entry fees:
8am – Early bird and Trade £20
10am – General Public £8; Textile Society Members/Students £5
Pay on the door with cash / card or book your advance tickets online via Eventbrite.
Light refreshments available.
Are you interested in booking a stand?
Please contact fairs@textilesociety.org.uk for availability / information.
Stands: Prices from £110
On-site parking available:
Parking is available, free for 3 hours and chargeable there after. All parking longer than 3 hours must registered via PayByPhone. Full details available on the Armitage Centre website.
Please note:
All users of the car park are asked to ensure they purchase a ticket through PayByPhone for paid sessions and park in a designated bay. This will support the centre in ensuring that adequate parking is available for people attending the facilities.
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 0-3 hours | Free (don’t need to register) |
| 3-6 hours | £3.00 |
| 6-10 hours | £4.00 |
| 10-24 hours | £5.00 |
Images courtesy of Maison Bleu Lin and Joe at Peter and Diane Halligan
Click here to purchase your ticket via Eventbrite.
If you have any queries or wish to enquire about taking a stand at the fair please contact John, our Manchester Fair Coordinator.