Making the West End a fashion destination

Learn more about how Jewish designers innovated, defied expectations and transformed the West End.

What does it take to create a fashion city?

Learn more about the stories of Jewish designers, makers and retailers who made London’s West End a fashion destination. From the glitz and glamour of Carnaby Street boutiques to the sophisticated styles of couturiers, the West End has been home to a host of fashion makers who dressed the rich and famous and founded retail chains still on today's high street.

In this discussion, we invite special guest speakers Beatrice Behlen, Rowland Gee, Danielle Sprecher and Dr Liz Tregenza to reflect on the broad range of fashion stories in the West End and explore how Jewish makers of all levels of fame and obscurity contributed to making London a fashion capital.

This event includes access to Fashion City. Please note the exhibition will be open after the event, between 8–9pm.