Source Fashion, which runs from 13-15 January 2026 will bring together the global fashion sourcing community with over 250 audited manufacturers from over 20 key global sourcing regions, alongside buyers, brands and sourcing professionals.
The show's event director Suzanne Ellingham explained: “As the industry prepares to come together next week, what’s most exciting is the sense of intent behind this edition of Source Fashion. Buyers and manufacturers aren’t just looking to connect, they’re looking to collaborate, learn and make better decisions for the future.
"From global sourcing to UK manufacturing, from insight on our stages to hands-on learning through Fashion Deconstructed, this show is about giving the industry the confidence, clarity and partnerships it needs to move forward responsibly.”
Source Fashion noted several leading fashion retailers and brands have already registered to attend, including Asos, Frasers Group, Next, JD Sports, Primark, Marks & Spencer and, John Lewis.
Source Fashion to champion UK manufacturing
For the first time Source Fashion is launching a bursary-backed British Pavilion to champion British Manufacturing and craft to increase its visibility to a global buying audience. Participants will include, Apparel Tasker, LLUK, Fashion Enter, Courtney and Co, The Natural Fibre Company and it will be supported by a range of Leicester manufacturers under the ATMF banner.
The initiative provides selected UK manufacturers with funded exhibition space and dedicated marketing support to ensure British manufacturing is strongly represented on the international sourcing stage.
Ellingham said: “British manufacturing has an essential role to play in the future of responsible fashion, and it’s something we’re committed to championing at Source Fashion. From heritage skills to agile, small-batch production, UK manufacturers offer qualities that buyers are increasingly seeking transparency, flexibility and deep technical expertise. By ensuring British producers are visible, supported and connected to global buyers, we’re helping strengthen a more resilient and balanced sourcing ecosystem.”
UK manufacturing will also have a strong presence across the show floor to reflect growing industry demand for local, traceable and agile production.
Live global sourcing insights and discussions
Source Fashion will also deliver a comprehensive programme of insight, inspiration and live learning across its multiple stages.
The content agenda spans debates, panels and fireside chats that aim to address the most pressing challenges facing the fashion industry today, from supply chain accountability and circular business models to commercial resilience, regulation and the future of manufacturing.
Just Style's editor Hannah Abdulla will be hosting a fireside chat with ELV Denim's founder Anna Foster on how to create fashion from waste. Other sessions include what's shaping fashion's bottom line to 2030 and how AI is giving brands a competitive edge.
