The stage is set for the triumphant return of FB Fashion Ball to the First Direct Bank Arena on Thursday 23 April 2026.<\/p>\n
After a landmark debut at the arena, this year\u2019s edition is on track to be the biggest and most spectacular yet, bringing together the region\u2019s leaders and professionals across fashion, business, beauty, hospitality and lifestyle for an evening of glitz, glamour and giving back.<\/p>\n
This black-tie gala awards dinner will feature an expanded runway show, live entertainment and enhanced opportunities to connect and collaborate, all supporting multiple Yorkshire charities through the Fashion Impact Foundation. The arena setting unlocks unrivalled visibility for sponsors, partners and professionals to showcase their brands and people on a national-scale stage.<\/p>\n
Lisa Darwin, founder of FB Fashion Ball, said: \u201cHosting Fashion Ball at the First Direct Bank Arena is a dream realised and 2026 will raise the bar again. This is a celebration of everyone who has supported and participated over the years, with our big FB reunion! We\u2019re delivering a phenomenal, show-stopping experience that will be remembered across the North.\u201d<\/p>\n
Building on more than two decades of momentum in Leeds and recent showcases in Manchester, Newcastle, Birmingham and Liverpool the evening will also honour outstanding regional talent through the Yorkshire Business Hero Awards, known as the \u201cpeople\u2019s choice\u201d awards.<\/p>\n
Nominated and voted for by the local business community, these awards celebrate individuals and organisations making a real difference. Nominations are free and easy to enter, hurry closing soon click Nominations & Voting \u00b7 FB Fashion Ball<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Brand and network partners for 2026 include John Lewis & Partners, Reiss, Mint Velvet, Freedom Apparel, Rheon and Glamour Rocks, with more to be announced. FB Fashion Ball is proud to continue long-standing collaborations with<\/p>\n TheBusinessDesk.com as media partner and professional networks and businesses across Yorkshire, including Leeds Law Society, ICAEW, LCASS, LYP, Yorkshire Businesswoman, P100, JLD, Northern Collective, Leeds Bid, Northern School of Dance, University Centre Leeds, NPH, YABA, Leeds Beckett University, Leeds Arts University, Leeds University, Bradford College and the Lavish Collective.<\/p>\n Sponsorship momentum is building with support from First Direct Bank Arena, Grantley Hall, Thomas Coombs, Needle Partners, J9 Advisory and Soteria Security Services.<\/p>\n Ways to participate<\/strong><\/p>\n To Be involved: MODEL, SPONSOR, PARTNER, EXHIBIT, ATTEND<\/p>\n BOOK TODAY: Leeds<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact: Lisa Darwin<\/p>\n
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