Buyers and sourcing teams attended from a wide range of companies, including Marks & Spencer, Tesco, NEXT, New Look, N Brown, ASOS, Boohoo, Harrods, Joseph, Temperley London, and Agent Provocateur.
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Attendees also came from Hawes & Curtis, Oliver Bonas, Anthropologie, Never Fully Dressed, Lucy & Yak, Damson Madder, Jaded London, Rat & Boa, Elizabeth Scarlett, Moss, JustFab, AYBL Gym, Killstar, Universal Music Group, and Finest Brands International.
A feature of this edition was the British Pavilion, which drew interest from brands and buyers seeking locally made and responsibly produced garments.
Manufacturers exhibiting in the Pavilion reported new commercial leads and discussions with both start-ups and established brands regarding UK production.
Stacey Ohanian at Apparel Tasker said: “Being part of the British Pavilion at Source Fashion has been a wonderful experience. It’s been great to see garments we made in London showcased on the catwalk, and to connect with so many brands, buyers and partners across the three days. We’ve had really positive conversations with start-ups and growing brands who are increasingly interested in working with British manufacturers, and we’ve been able to change perceptions around the cost and value of producing locally. We’ve made a lot of valuable contacts, and we’re very much looking forward to returning for future editions.”
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By GlobalDataThe event featured live sessions focused on sector change within fashion sourcing.
Live content sessions included a panel on the social aspects of sustainability, with participants such as Matthias Knappe, head of unit at the International Trade Centre (ITC), Jane Blacklock, head of ESG at Passenger, and Safia Minney MBE, founder and executive director of Fashion Declares.
Source Fashion event director Suzanne Ellingham said: “As we close this edition of Source Fashion, what’s been most exciting is not just the growth we’ve seen, but the direction the industry is moving in. What is really encouraging is seeing the direct action that brands and retailers really are looking to bring production closer to home, this is the first time in a few years that we have felt that this is really happening. Alongside responsible sourcing and manufacturing, there is a growing appetite to address what happens at the end of a product’s life.”
The next edition of Source Fashion will take place in London from 7th to 9th July 2026.
