London, UK – The Cultural Style Week London Expo returned to The Mall Wood Green on Saturday 18 May, bringing together fashion, music, and cultural pride in a day-long celebration of global heritage. The event marked the launch of Cultural Style Week 2025 (21–27 May) — a global campaign encouraging people to wear their heritage with pride.
Hosted by TV and BBC Radio presenter Nayha, the Expo featured live cultural performances, runway showcases, and a bustling marketplace with a wide range of fashion, craft, and cultural traders from across the world.
The Worshipful the Mayor of Haringey, Councillor Sue Jameson (2024–2025), visited the event, taking time to explore the My Cultural Style Exhibition and enjoy parts of the live programme.
Event highlights included:
- The My Cultural Style Children’s and Adults Fashion Shows, with participants from diverse backgrounds, supported by live performances from Royala (Azerbaijan), Leo, Emma, Noah, and Afrobeat artist Samuel J.
- The Cultural Heritage Showcase, presented by Cultural Fashion & Arts, featuring cultural segments from Mauritius, Romania, the Uyghur community, Vietnam, Turkmenistan, and an appearance by the Pearly Kings and Queens of London.
- A vibrant marketplace of independent traders and community groups offering fashion, crafts, beauty, food, and more.
- The finale, Diaspora’s Bloom by Can’t STOP Fashion, hosted by model and presenter Ania, featured designers Fée Uhssi, Buckarie Fashion, DeeDee Fashion, Mardi Gras Arts, Sonjiki, Ewa London, Kiannara T Hazine, and Kwame Koranteng Design.
Ace of Jacks co-hosted and provided music throughout the day, helping to maintain a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Additional live performances on the lower ground floor, supported by BID Wood Green, gave shoppers and visitors further opportunities to engage with culture in real time.
Cultural Style Week continues worldwide until 27 May. To find out more or get involved, visit www.culturalstyleweek.com or follow @culturalstyleweek on social media.