UK | Source Fashion has moved into a larger venue, The Grand Hall, Olympia London, to accommodate its season-on-season growth.
Source Fashion is a global platform with exhibitors from over 25 countries, including manufacturing powerhouses China, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Turkey, as well as a growing focus on the UK and emerging African markets.
As the gateway to the UK fashion industry, Source Fashion connects audited, international manufacturers and suppliers with UK retailers, brands, wholesalers and corporates who want to make better.
February 2025 saw a 32 percent increase in visitors, its biggest increase to date, with buyers, sourcing managers, product developers, technologists, and designers from some of retail’s biggest names, brands and retailers.
“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. We are bringing the world's best manufacturers, fabric producers and technology providers under one roof with makers and local manufacturers proudly taking their place next to global powerhouse manufacturers, each one fully audited and accredited to ensure responsibility and transparency remains at the heart of their business model," said Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion.
"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.”
Source Fashion has become renowned for its exceptional content program, designed to inspire, educate, and challenge visitors. This season’s programme will feature a variety of thought-provoking sessions and discussions, focused on driving growth and innovation in the fashion industry.
The popular Source Debates stage will return, alongside the Catwalk Stage, ensuring a dynamic and inspiring experience for all.
“Source Fashion is about building and continuing to build a community – I think building that community and delivering content to make it relevant to what people need to see is so important. Source Fashion covers all the key topics and shows examples of how these topics can be delivered," said Simon Platts, Founder, SP&KO Consultancy.
"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. Everybody that I spoke to has said it’s a must-attend event. Source Fashion is raising the bar, and I am looking forward to July 2025.”
Source Fashion will be held from the 8th to the 10th of July at Olympia London.
