Source Fashion, which is described as Europe’s responsible fashion sourcing trade show will maintain its focus on critical issues within the fashion industry, particularly those related to ethical sourcing and sustainability.
Source Fashion explained it has seen consistent growth of 30% each season with visitor numbers surging by 32% at the show in February this year, which marked its most significant increase yet.
Source Fashion event director Suzanne Ellingham said: “I am incredibly proud that Source Fashion is growing into the largest manufacturing trade show in Europe, our focus on quality businesses and leading the conversation on responsible sourcing is one that really resonates with the buying community.”
Registration for the event, which is scheduled for 8 to 10 July 2025, is already open.
The event serves as a global platform for over 25 countries, showcasing manufacturers from China, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Türkiye. It also spotlights the UK and burgeoning African markets.
Source Fashion aims to facilitate collaborations between audited international manufacturers and suppliers with UK-based retailers, brands, wholesalers, and corporates committed to improved practices.
Attendees can discover a range of products from white-label goods to custom creation services directly on the exhibition floor.
Notable attendees include representatives from John Lewis, Harrods, Next, Reiss, Fortnum & Mason, QVC, Sophia Webster, Joseph, Lulu Guinness, Asos, Pretty Lavish, Birkenstock, Chanel, Lucy & Yak, Oxford Shirt Company, French Connection, Aspinall’s, River Island, West Ham United FC, Sahara London, ME+EM among others.
Ellingham added: “Our buying and sourcing community attend with the security of knowing every conversation they have is one that can lead to a new range creation. I’m excited to share the technology we are introducing to allow that community to find exactly what they are looking for and help facilitate connections like never before. It is an exciting season for Source Fashion and the industry in the UK.”
The upcoming programme will include sessions designed to spur growth and innovation within the fashion sector.
The Source Debates stage will once again host critical industry discussions while the Catwalk Stage will present live shows and interviews with fashion retail leaders.
SP&KO Consultancy’s founder Simon Platts said: “Discussing how sustainability can improve and how profit can be delivered while still doing better for people on planet. Source Fashion has speakers who have shared examples of how they’ve done that from big high street and store chain retailers, talking about how they change the way that they buy, and have proven that their net profits increased through better buying.”
