Culture: Liverpool Designer Melissa-Kate Returns with SS26 Collection - An Independent Showcase Titled ‘London, Paris, New York, Birkenhead’

Designer Melissa-Kate returns to her hometown with her debut solo fashion show, unveiling her SS26 collection titled ‘London, Paris, New York, Birkenhead’ on 19th February at Future Yard, the Birkenhead-based CIC dedicated to uplifting local creative talent.

After showcasing collections across three seasons of London Fashion Week, Melissa-Kate’s SS26 show marks both a personal and cultural homecoming. Collaborating with an expansive network of performers and creatives from across Merseyside, the event champions the idea that success in fashion and the arts does not require relocation to traditional industry capitals — instead, it thrives through community, collaboration, and regional creative power.

• Melissa-Kate SS26: ‘London, Paris, New York, Birkenhead’

• 19th February 2026 | Doors 6.30pm

• Future Yard, Birkenhead

Tickets: https://www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/629dc481da0a110632e6a3c5/e/69663b11f0f9b525f16b166d?lang=en

Set to be an ultra-feminine, flamboyant party, the night invites guests into Melissa-Kate’s world of “Hun Couture” — where excess is encouraged and dressing over the top is the only dress code.

Melissa-Kate by by Binh D @Binhsdump

"“The collection is what I call Hun Couture — it throws together 50s Hollywood glamour with 00s Scouse WAG. The collection is a fusion of one-off designs created from scraps and deadstock fabrics, alongside ready-to-wear pieces made using zero-waste patterns,” says Melissa-Kate. “I intend to sell the ready-to-wear pieces via my website on a made-to-order, limited-stock basis, with occasional limited drops of one-off pieces.”

SS26: ‘London, Paris, New York, Birkenhead’ reflects both aesthetic confidence and ethical intent. The collection blends nostalgic glamour with local cultural references, while embedding sustainability through deadstock materials, zero-waste pattern cutting, and limited production models.

Hosted at Future Yard, a cornerstone of Birkenhead’s independent creative scene, the show reinforces the event’s wider message: creatives do not need to leave their communities to succeed — they need support, visibility, and collective belief.

COVER IMAGE: Johnathan Padi @padis_photos