Responsible fashion sourcing trade show, Source Fashion July 2025, is taking place at its new venue The Grand Hall, Olympia London on 8-10 July with a global exhibitor base that it says is "designed to meet the moment".
The show, which is open for registration, is set to bring together audited manufacturers from over 25 countries with brands, retailers, and sourcing professionals that want to build a more transparent and agile supply chain.
Source Fashion explains its summer’s ‘Thriving in a Volatile World’ theme is in direct response to the challenges currently facing the industry, from geopolitical instability to regulatory shifts and environmental imperatives.
Source Fashion July 2025's seminar programme
The three-day seminar programme will feature panel debates and fireside chats on topics such as:
- Finding Clarity from Chaos – A one-on-one with Lynda Petherick, chief information officer at New Look and non-executive director at the British Fashion Council, offering personal insights on decision-making and leadership in turbulent times
- Is Pre-Loved the Future? – Bay Garnett and Lauretta Roberts explore whether resale and rental models represent a permanent shift or a passing trend.
- Post-Growth Profitability – Industry changemakers including Simon Platts and Nick Reed tackle the challenge of doing more with less, advocating for fewer SKUs, shorter runs, and a value-driven approach to design and sourcing
- Returns: Fashion’s Hidden Waste Stream – Ross Barry (Reskinned) and Sara Allbright (Retail 100) look at the true cost of returns and how brands can mitigate environmental impact without compromising customer satisfaction.
- Will Consumers Really Pay More – Are They Ready? - Mark Sumner, Textiles Lead at WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) will be joined by Anna Berry (Retail 100) and Berni Yates (Central Saint Martins) to challenge the belief that the conscious consumer is driving purchasing decisions. The panel will explore the reality behind the data and what it takes to connect price with purpose in a way that resonates at the till.
Source Fashion July 2025's international showcase
Source Fashion July 2025 aims to offer UK fashion retailers and brands a broad spectrum of sourcing options, from nearshoring to farshoring to on-demand.
The global fashion manufacturing exhibitors will include:
- Ronin Textile (Türkiye): Plus-size specialists bringing inclusive fashion to a global stage
- Universal Textile (Taiwan): Sustainability leaders producing over 24m yards of woven fabric annually, trusted by major brands.
- J&R Textil (Peru): High-quality alpaca and cotton producers promoting sustainable Peruvian textile craftsmanship
- ASU Clothing (India/France): Returning exhibitor with a showroom in Paris and audited factory in India, working with brands like Mango and Galeries Lafayette
- WonderRaw (Portugal): On-demand sustainable casualwear using organic cotton and eco-packaging
- Desert Crafts (India): Long-time Source Fashion exhibitor focused on scaling ethical production for international markets.
Earlier this month Just Style shared the agenda for this summer's Source Fashion event.
