A City Woven in Threads

Nottingham’s story is stitched into history with lace, textiles, and craftsmanship. For generations, the city’s Lace Market was the heartbeat of creativity, a place where skilled hands turned delicate threads into works of art admired across the world. These threads carried Nottingham’s name far beyond its borders, weaving a legacy that shaped both industry and culture.

But as time passed, much of that heritage slipped quietly into the background. The women who worked tirelessly in lace factories, the artisans who sustained Nottingham’s reputation, were often forgotten. Their contributions — their legacy — risk being lost.

At Red Carpet 5: Threads of Legacy, we are bringing that history back to life.

Threads of Legacy: Where Heritage Meets Today

This unique red-carpet event, hosted by Skilled Hands, is more than a fashion show. It is a celebration, an intertwining of Nottingham’s proud lace-making tradition with today’s vibrant creativity.

From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., the runway becomes a living canvas. Each design is not just a garment but a story — a thread that connects the artistry of Nottingham’s past with the empowerment of women today.

Fashion meets heritage. Creativity meets history. And every ticket holder becomes part of the story.

Why Threads of Legacy Matters

• A Tribute to Nottingham’s Lace Market: Once the global centre of lace making, Nottingham’s Lace Market embodied innovation, craftsmanship, and artistry. Our event honours this history and reminds us of its cultural importance.

• Women’s Stories Rewoven: Lace makers were mostly women, working with skill and precision but often overlooked. This red carpet is their long-overdue spotlight, while also celebrating the women of today who are weaving new opportunities through craft.

• Empowerment Through Creativity: Skilled Hands has trained and empowered hundreds of women in Nottingham, reviving artisan crafts such as dressmaking, bag making, jewellery design, soap making, and millinery. Threads of Legacy shines a light on this ongoing work, showing that heritage is not just to be remembered — it is to be lived and carried forward.

Be Part of the Legacy

This event is not just for Nottingham. It is for anyone who treasures heritage, fashion, creativity, and empowerment. Whether you are in Nottingham or its surrounding cities, this is your invitation to step into a story that belongs to us all.

✨ Your ticket is more than entry to a show — it is your thread in Nottingham’s legacy. ✨

📍 Date: 4th October, 2025

📍 Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

📍 Venue: Nottingham Arts Theatre, 12 George Street, Nottingham, NG1 3BE

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This Isn’t Just Fashion… It’s Nottingham’s Story

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Conclusion: Weaving the Future Together

Red Carpet 5: Threads of Legacy is more than an event. It is a remembrance of the women whose skill shaped Nottingham’s name, and a celebration of the women today who are carrying those threads into the future.

Come, walk with us on the red carpet. Let’s honour the past. Let’s celebrate the present. Let’s weave the future together.