The gateway to the UK fashion industry and Europe's newest responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion returns to London Olympia from the 16th to 18th of July, more than doubling in size and welcoming over 300 exhibitors worldwide.
Putting international manufacturers and suppliers at the fingertips of UK brands, Source Fashion offers a unique and unmissable experience for decision-makers in buying, sourcing and procurement, with the reassurance of knowing that every exhibitor has been audited to ensure sustainability and transparency remains at the heart of their business model.
The February launch show welcomed over 130 manufacturers from 20 countries, including the UK, Peru, Cambodia, Pakistan, Turkey, China, India, Portugal, Hong Kong, Italy, and Greece.
The show attracted nearly 5,000 visitors from leading retailers and brands, including John Lewis, M&S, Sainsbury's, Tesco, All Saints, Asos, Ted Baker, Bella Freud, FILA, Fred Perry, Matalan, Monsoon, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Very Group, and many more.
Leading retailers attended keen to source new, and crucially audited, producers and manufacturers. Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing of Source Fashion, "We couldn't have asked for a better first show. We champion responsibility; sustainability isn't just an addition to our show. It is our core value. We unite manufacturers practising environmental, transparent, and fair-trade methods with buyers looking to source sustainably."
"Our next show will be even bigger and better – we have already doubled the size of our floorplan for July and have been overwhelmed by the interest from both exhibitors and visitors. According to Meta, the global sustainability market is expected to grow by 24 percent annually in the next seven years, which means now more than ever, brands are on the hunt for new sustainable manufacturers and suppliers to source from, and the growth rate is staggering for Source Fashion. It will be firmly established as a powerful platform for responsible sourcing by its second show," Director Ellingham said confidently.
Connecting global manufacturers and suppliers to buyers who want security in knowing every conversation could create a new range. Source Fashion is the gateway to retail for manufacturers and suppliers worldwide.
From raw materials, fabrics, trims, and packaging, all the way through to contract manufacturers offering in-house design services, the show brings the inspiration and tools together in one exciting destination to bring new ranges to life.
Designers can delve into a world of newness, looking at the latest designs, fabrics, and accessories to draw inspiration from. Sourcing and Procurement teams can meet with international garment manufacturers to discuss bringing their range to life.
Buyers can even go into the finer details, looking at trims and fixtures for finishing touches, or start closer to the course and speak with yarn manufacturers to look at options for creating bespoke materials.
Held at the iconic Kensington Olympia in the heart of London, Source Fashion is the new must-attend event for the fashion community and will be taking place from the 16th to the 18th of July, 2023.
