Following three highly productive days combining global networking opportunities, invaluable connections and game-changing business opportunities, Europe’s newest responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion, has closed.
“Despite some reports that retailers are being cautious, the last three days at Source Fashion have proven the total opposite to be true. The show has welcomed so many buyers from leading retailers and brands, eager to discover new, responsible manufacturers and suppliers. The feedback shows that there is a palpable sense of positivity around the continuing growth in the fashion sector,” said Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing, Source Fashion.
Source Fashion welcomed some of retail’s biggest names during the course of the three-day event. Buyers, sourcing managers, product developers, technologists and designers from brands and retailers including John Lewis, H&M, Selfridges, FILA, JoJo Maman Bebe, Monsoon, Sainsburys, ASOS, Harrods and more came to explore and source from the diverse mix of audited exhibitors.
“The show has been really good. I've had some interesting conversations with manufacturers, and attended a few talks which were really insightful. This is the second time we have attended Source Fashion and it is a great fashion show. I had very interesting conversations with suppliers from Madagascar which is not an area we currently source from, but the products they brought are very impressive so I have taken away quite a few interesting contacts,” said Jean-Pierre Aguis, Fashion Category Manager at John Lewis.
Feedback from exhibitors on the show floor has been extremely positive. The country pavilions, including the Philippines, were particularly keen to highlight the benefits of the new international trade legislation and the opportunities it will bring.
“This is the first time we have brought a Philippine pavilion to the UK and due to new legislation, UK businesses don’t have to pay any import taxes on Filipino products. This is a game changer for the UK market, making our costs very competitive. Because of this, we have had a very good show from day one,” said Dawn Marie F. Cabigon, International Trade Fairs and Events Officer Fairs & More
“Source Fashion is an incredible show for me, I have come three times in a row now, and still find new customers who have never seen a product like mine, and they come back every year and keep on buying from me. I have met clients such as wholesalers and distributors, designers, companies just looking for textiles, boutiques, and more, and we cater to all of them. We want the UK and India to continue to grow together, and so I have already re-booked for February,” said Narendra Bubna, Director of Only For U Designs Ltd.
The next edition of Source Fashion takes place from February 18-20 2024 at London Olympia.
