Source Fashion, Europe’s newest responsible sourcing show, is the gateway to the UK fashion industry, connecting global manufacturers and suppliers to buyers who want the security in knowing every conversation could lead to a new range creation.
The show is a one-stop destination for inspiration and tools, bringing new ranges to life by allowing designers to delve into a world of the latest designs, fabrics, and accessories.
“We are extremely excited to be welcoming manufacturers, designers, and producers from 30 countries, including new regions like Ethiopia, Mongolia, and the Philippines, to the show in July,” said Suzanne Ellingham, Sourcing Director at Source Fashion.
“Thousands of buyers, sourcing, and procurement teams have already registered to attend, knowing that Source Fashion is the only UK platform to offer such variety, assurance, and newness.”
With a mix of traditional fabrics, embroidery, and patterns blended seamlessly with modern fashion trends, Fairs and More Inc, a subsidiary of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), presents Filipino companies that champion creativity with sustainability. Artisanat Handmade creates timeless everyday staples, including resort wear and swimwear.
Launched in 2019, Lin-Ay by Binky Pitogo is another clothing brand that offers contemporary Filipiniana designs infusing modernity into the Philippine National costume. The brand also uses fashion as a women empowerment vehicle, providing job opportunities to women in small communities and promoting inclusive, sustainable growth by sourcing fabrics from weaving communities, local artisan sewers and embroiderers across the country.
Dubai-based Atraco, founded 36 years ago, produces an extensive range of apparel with a long-standing exclusive network of supplier manufacturing units in Kenya and Ethiopia. Another company built on the foundation of social capital, Hela Apparel Holdings, provides sustainable and ethical supply chain solutions. Ethiopia’s JP Textile employs a range of sustainable initiatives using clean hydropower energy.
Established in 1986, Orient Meadow Export Corporation offers a wide range of straw hats and bags, craft and home décor using natural, abundant and biodegradable raw materials, including abaca, buntal, zabuton, raffia, rattan, buri, pandan, and tina lac, that are endemic to the Philippines.
Showcasing five well-established, responsibly focused Malagasy manufacturers, the Madagascan pavilion introduces handcrafted ethical accessories from Anaka, upcycled clothing for babies and kids from Azala, and knitwear by UltraMaille.
Returning to Source Fashion is the Jordan Pavilion welcoming back Ahmad Qadri Trading Co and Partners, Al-Hour Alein, FH Modest Fashion, Noorway, Tello, and Zaid Mushaki, showcasing modest clothing.
The Source Fashion event will be held at London Olympia from the 16th to the 18th of July 2023, including a line-up of over 300 exhibitors from 30 countries.
