From May 2026 the iconic galleries of The Titanic Museum in Belfast will be showcasing Northern Ireland’s fashion and textile industries in one unique exhibition.
Bringing together the greatest selection of talent within the industry, the show explores the history of fashion in the region.
Displayed until September 2026, this is the first exhibition of its kind with both established and emerging designers who are pushing the boundaries in their profession.
The designers showcasing their work are Éadach by Sara O’Neill, Kindred of Ireland by Amy Anderson, Gráinne Maher, and Hope MacAulay.
Northern Ireland’s textile industries will be featured in the galleries with materials including linen, wool, silk and leather highlighted for the role they have played in the region’s past, present and future.
Judith Owens MBE, CEO of Titanic Belfast commented: “We are immensely proud to unveil our first exhibition under the Titanic Belfast Curates banner – an initiative shaped and delivered by our own team, whose passion and expertise bring a distinctive perspective to the storytelling. Northern Threads invites visitors to engage with the creativity emerging from Northern Ireland today, highlighting how a deep-rooted sense of place continues to inform and inspire contemporary design.”
This year, Titanic Belfast will host Ulster University’s Belfast School of Art Graduate Fashion Show on Thursday 28th May as well as Titanic Pre-Loved x Cathy Martin on 7th June and a Fashion Tea hosted by Eddie Shanahan, Council of Irish Fashion Designers, during the run of the exhibition.
Titanic Belfast Curates… Northern Threads will be open to the public daily between 1st May – 30th September 2026. For more information go to www.titanicbelfast.com
