Source Fashion’s interactive destination, Fashion Deconstructed, is set to return with an expanded programme of live demonstrations, practical workshops and educational sessions.
Taking place from the 7th to the 9th of July at Excel London, Fashion Deconstructed will bring together experts in garment repair, textile craftsmanship, ethical fashion design and manufacturing to provide buyers, brands and sourcing professionals with hands-on insight into how products are made, repaired and valued throughout their lifecycle.
The programme has been developed to support the wider Source Fashion content agenda, which explores the realities shaping modern sourcing, from circularity and responsible production to material innovation, supply chain resilience and regulatory change.
While the Catwalk and Debate stages examine the strategic challenges facing the industry, Fashion Deconstructed brings those conversations to life through practical, tactile experiences that help visitors better understand the products and processes behind the supply chains they work with.
Across the three-day programme, visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with specialists working across repair, garment construction, textile development and manufacturing, gaining valuable insight into the craftsmanship and technical expertise that underpin responsible fashion production.
Highlights include:
- Back to the Loom – Handweaving and Spinning with textile artist Ruby Webster, exploring the craft of spinning and handweaving while demonstrating the skill, time and decision-making embedded within every fibre and fabric. Through live demonstrations and tactile learning, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of material construction, craftsmanship and the value of reconnecting with traditional textile knowledge.
- The Craft Behind Ethical Fashion Making with ethical fashion designer and PETA Designer of the Year 2022 Sarah Regensburger. This practical session will guide attendees through sewing and garment construction techniques while examining how sustainability can be embedded into the design process from the very beginning.
- Fabric Manipulation and Textile Embellishment Workshop with renowned fashion educator and textile specialist John Herrera from the Fashion Technology Academy. The interactive workshop will explore innovative techniques for transforming fabrics into unique, visually impactful surfaces, offering participants hands-on experience in creative textile development.
- Fashion Enter Repair Centre live demonstrations, providing practical insight into garment repair, product longevity and the growing importance of circular business models, resale and extending the life of clothing.
As buyers and brands navigate increasing pressure around sustainability, compliance, transparency and commercial performance, Fashion Deconstructed offers a unique opportunity to engage directly with the people, materials and techniques shaping the future of responsible fashion production.
