Source Fashion will take place at Olympia London from 13 to 15 January 2026.
Organisers are introducing Fashion Deconstructed as a way to provide industry professionals, buyers, and visitors with direct access to garment-making techniques and supply chain practices.
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The hands-on segment will offer a programme of upcycling and denim workshops to live factory production demonstrations that cover each stage of fashion creation, from handling raw materials to constructing finished garments.
Attendees can engage in activities such as denim analysis and leather repair, designed to bring greater transparency to how fashion products are made.
In addition, the event will feature workshops led by prominent industry figures. Stuart Trevor, founder of All Saints, will conduct upcycling sessions focused on transforming pre-existing materials into new pieces.
Ross Barry, founder of Reskinned, will lead denim deconstruction workshops to break down fabric structure and explain material properties.
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By GlobalDataSource Fashion will also feature a live factory production line organised in collaboration with Apparel TASKER, an East London-based garment development and sustainable manufacturing company.
This production line will enable visitors to observe machinists assembling garments on site, demonstrating both high-volume production methods and efficient construction techniques for quality output. The intention is for attendees to witness each stage of manufacturing in real time.
Additional hands-on sessions throughout the three-day event will include demonstrations on producing multiple T-shirts within a set timeframe and examining high-end garment construction methods with small teams.
Throughout the event, leather repair sessions will run continuously, providing opportunities for attendees to develop practical technical skills applicable within the industry.
Source Fashion director Suzanne Ellingham said: “Fashion Deconstructed is about showing what good looks like in the most practical way. It’s also about showing how human fashion still is. We want visitors to see and understand the skill, care, and craft that go into every garment, experiment with techniques, and connect with the people behind the industry. It’s hands-on, it’s interactive, and it’s fun.”
