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Fibre2Fashion
21-05-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Source Fashion unveils 2025 agenda: 'Thriving in a Volatile World'
Source Fashion, Europe's leading responsible sourcing show running from 8th-10th July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London, has announced a new content agenda and inspiring line-up of keynote speakers including Hash Ladha, Former-CEO Jigsaw, Jane Blacklock, Head of ESG, Passenger, Bill McRaith, Executive Adviser Future-Proof Fashion and Mark Sumner, Textiles Lead, WRAP. Source Fashion, Europe's top responsible sourcing show, returns July 8â€'10 2025 at Olympia London with a new agenda focused on 'Thriving in a Volatile World.' Highlights include keynotes from Hash Ladha, Jane Blacklock, Bill McRaith, and Mark Sumner. Sessions will explore resilience, sustainability, risk, and leadership amid ongoing global disruption. The exclusive content program, running through the three-day event, is designed to inspire, educate, and challenge visitors. Reflecting the current global market this season will explore how to thrive in a volatile environment and drive opportunity out of crisis, with topics covering economics, trade, materials and sustainability. Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion says, 'This season's content agenda is built around a theme that feels more relevant than ever: Thriving in a Volatile World. Responsible sourcing, Sustainability, supply chain management, will always be core to what we do. We have been talking about these need to drive change, but let's recognise that for many businesses, these priorities are secondary when just staying afloat is a challenge. Over the past eight years, we've seen Brexit, a global pandemic, supply chain collapses, geopolitical unrest, and soaring commodity prices. We live in an uncertain time and lets face it, volatility is now business as usual. So, we're taking a fresh, more pragmatic approach and exploring how businesses can not only navigate this environment but succeed within it. From sessions on geopolitical risk and commodity pricing to conversations about building risk-resilient supply chains, we're setting a new standard for professional, forward-looking content that reflects the real concerns of our audience, and whilst we don't have a crystal ball, we are going to be joined by people who will share their experiences on how they manage without one.' On Tuesday 8th July the content programme opens with the panel 'Beyond Transparency – Building a Culture of Accountability in Fashion.' Industry leaders will examine how the sector can move from performative transparency to genuine, embedded responsibility. Featuring Jane Blacklock, Head of ESG at Passenger the discussion will delve into practical strategies for integrating accountability across every layer of a business. Attendees will gain insights into how progressive brands are shifting from box-ticking exercises to fostering cultures where sustainability and ethical practices are non-negotiable drivers of long-term success. In a climate where volatility has become business as usual, 'Volatility is Nothing New – But Are the Rules Changing?' delivered by Bill McRaith, Executive Adviser at Future-Proof Fashion, Tuesday 8th July at 1.30pm, will explore the shifting dynamics shaping the fashion and retail industries. From relentless cost pressures and supply chain instability to technological disruption and mounting regulatory challenges, McRaith will break down what has truly changed over the past 12 months. Backed by data and real-world insight, the session will uncover emerging patterns, offering practical guidance on how businesses can build resilience and adapt strategies to not only survive but thrive in a constantly evolving landscape. In the fireside chat on Wednesday 9th July at 2pm, 'Leading and Collaborating Through Geopolitical and Economic Upheaval' Hash Ladha, former CEO of Jigsaw, will share his insights on navigating leadership in an era defined by uncertainty. As global instability, inflation, and supply chain disruptions challenge traditional ways of working, this session will examine how strong leadership, internal alignment, and strategic collaboration can become critical tools for resilience. Launched last season, Source Debates stage facilitates conversations on the industry's most pressing and provocative topics, inviting industry experts, brands, and attendees to engage in open dialogue together, challenging the status quo and exploring actionable solutions in an interactive forum. On Tuesday 8th July at 3pm on Source Debates, Mark Sumner, Textiles Lead at WRAP, challenges the fashion industry to rethink its fundamentals and recalculate cost, discussing, 'If We Started All Over Again, What Would It Look Like?' The full programme of speakers and sessions will be announced soon. Helping global fashion buyers, buy better, registration for Source Fashion 8th-10th July, Olympia London is live from the 29th April at Source Fashion. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Fashion United
21-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Source Fashion to showcase global innovation with over 25 countries represented
Source Fashion, the UK's leading responsible sourcing show, is set to welcome an impressive international lineup at its upcoming edition, with audited manufacturers and suppliers representing more than 25 countries from across the globe including Turkey, Portugal, UK, China, India, France, Sri Lanka and emerging African markets. Returning 8-10 July to The Grand Hall, Olympia London, Source Fashion will offer UK retailers, brands, wholesalers and corporates a truly global perspective on ethical and innovative sourcing solutions, reinforcing its position as a key hub for international fashion trade. The Turkish presence at Source Fashion highlights the countries rich textile heritage and among the new exhibitors making their debut this season are Ronin Textile, creating plus size clothing for an international market. Seyhmus Barlas, Founder of Ronin said, "As a brand focused on classic styles and plus-size clothing, participating in Source Fashion is not just an opportunity to showcase our work, but a step toward bringing our vision to the international fashion arena. We're excited to make our inclusive collections more visible in the global market and to open the door to new collaborations in this space." Taiwan's fashion manufacturing industry has evolved into a global leader in sustainable and innovative textiles, offering a compelling alternative to traditional sourcing hubs. First time Source Fashion exhibitors in the Taiwan Pavilion, Universal Textile specialise in woven and DTY production with a focus on innovation and sustainability. The company established a cutting-edge texturizing facility in 1998, producing 24 million yards of woven fabric and 33,000 tons of DTY annually, and continues to set the standard for quality. As a trusted partner for global brands, Universal Textile offers versatile, high-quality solutions that drive business success worldwide. Renowned for its rich heritage and exceptional craftsmanship, Peru stands as a leading textile producer, offering world-class fibres like alpaca and cotton to the global fashion industry. First time exhibitors, J&R COMPANY TEXTIL, based in Lima, is renowned for its commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainable production in the global apparel industry. Returning to Source Fashion is a long-standing exhibitor ASU, with a showroom and design team based in Paris and a factory in India, which is audited once a year, all materials used are locally sourced and sustainable. Vijay Ahuja, owner of ASU Clothing said, 'We've been here from the beginning, and Source Fashion has always been good to us. We've had some quality clients show up, whether it be Nobody's Child with Sir Tom Singh or Touker Suleyman from Dragon's Den, we just managed to pick them up and the show turns out to be a real success every single time.' ASU are proud suppliers for Nobody's Child, Mango, Galeries Lafayette and BASH amongst others. WonderRaw is a returning Portuguese textile producer specializing in sustainable, customizable casualwear. Based in Barcelos, the company offers 100% organic cotton garments crafted with eco-friendly inks and packaging. Their on-demand production model allows brands to create unique collections with low minimum order quantities, emphasizing rapid turnaround times and ethical practices. Luis Oliveira, CEO Wonder Raw, spoke about his experience exhibiting at Source Fashion, 'We believe that we have something extra to give to our potential customers and we thought that the UK would be a very good market to be exhibiting in. There's a lot of new brands, artists, influencers, YouTubers and we know that they come to Source Fashion, and so we decided also to be here, and we believe that it's good, a good success, and we will be back.' Source Fashion hosts many exhibitors from India, one of the world's largest and most diverse textile producers. Export focused design and production house, Desert Crafts will return this July and Niren Shah, Owner, commented, 'We manufacture womenswear, menswear and kidswear right from wholesale to high street. We export a lot to the UK, alongside Australia, Spain, US and Germany – but my focus now is to grow our business in English speaking countries. I've been exhibiting here for so many years now, for both February and July editions!' Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion said, 'We're incredibly proud to bring such a diverse and high-quality international community to Source Fashion this July. With over 25 countries represented, the show reflects the truly global nature of today's sourcing landscape. There is a need for a diversified range mix that gives the buying community a mix of sourcing strategies far, near and on shore. Our focus remains on connecting UK retailers, brands, wholesalers and corporates with audited, responsible manufacturers who are driving innovation and ethical practices across the fashion supply chain.' ABOUT THE EVENT Read more about Source Fashion on their event page
Fashion Network
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Source Fashion unveils content line-up for July event
Reflecting the current global market, this season it will explore how to 'drive opportunity out of crisis', with topics covering economics, trade, materials and sustainability. The 8 July (Tuesday) content programme opens with 'Beyond Transparency – Building a Culture of Accountability in Fashion'. A panel of industry leaders will examine how the sector can move 'from performative transparency to genuine, embedded responsibility'. Headed by Blacklock, the discussion 'will delve into practical strategies for integrating accountability across every layer of a business'. Attendees will gain insights into how progressive brands are shifting from box-ticking exercises to fostering cultures where sustainability and ethical practices are non-negotiable drivers of long-term success. In a keynote address on Tuesday (8 July, 1.30pm) entitled 'Volatility is Nothing New – But Are the Rules Changing?' McRaith will explore the 'shifting dynamics shaping the fashion and retail industries… from relentless cost pressures and supply chain instability to technological disruption and mounting regulatory challenges'. In the 'fireside chat' on 9 July (2pm), 'Leading and Collaborating Through Geopolitical and Economic Upheaval', Ladha will share his insights on navigating leadership in an era defined by uncertainty. Launched last season, the Source Debates stage 'facilitates conversations on the industry's most pressing and provocative topics, inviting industry experts, brands, and attendees to engage in open dialogue together, challenging the status quo and exploring actionable solutions in an interactive forum'. On 8 July at 3pm, Sumner 'challenges the fashion industry to rethink its fundamentals and recalculate cost, discussing: 'If We Started All Over Again, What Would It Look Like'? Suzanne Ellingham, event director of Source Fashion, said: 'This season's content agenda is built around a theme that feels more relevant than ever. Responsible sourcing, sustainability, supply chain management, will always be core to what we do. 'We have been talking about the need to drive change, but let's recognise that for many businesses, these priorities are secondary when just staying afloat is a challenge. Over the past eight years, we've seen Brexit, a global pandemic, supply chain collapses, geopolitical unrest, and soaring commodity prices. We live in an uncertain time and let's face it, volatility is now business as usual. So we're taking a fresh, more pragmatic approach and exploring how businesses can not only navigate this environment but succeed within it.' Source Fashion said its full programme of speakers and sessions 'will be announced soon'.
Fashion Network
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Source Fashion unveils content line-up for July event
Source Fashion is promising a powerful line-up of keynote speakers addressing the event's headline agenda: 'Thriving in a Volatile World' for the 8-10 July event at The Grand Hall, Olympia London. These will include Hash Ladha, former-CEO of fashion brand Jigsaw; Jane Blacklock, head of ESG, Passenger; Bill McRaith, executive adviser Future-Proof Fashion; and Mark Sumner, Textiles lead, WRAP. The exclusive content programme, running through the three-day event, is designed to 'inspire, educate, and challenge visitors'. Reflecting the current global market, this season it will explore how to 'drive opportunity out of crisis', with topics covering economics, trade, materials and sustainability. The 8 July (Tuesday) content programme opens with 'Beyond Transparency – Building a Culture of Accountability in Fashion'. A panel of industry leaders will examine how the sector can move 'from performative transparency to genuine, embedded responsibility'. Headed by Blacklock, the discussion 'will delve into practical strategies for integrating accountability across every layer of a business'. Attendees will gain insights into how progressive brands are shifting from box-ticking exercises to fostering cultures where sustainability and ethical practices are non-negotiable drivers of long-term success. In a keynote address on Tuesday (8 July, 1.30pm) entitled 'Volatility is Nothing New – But Are the Rules Changing?' McRaith will explore the 'shifting dynamics shaping the fashion and retail industries… from relentless cost pressures and supply chain instability to technological disruption and mounting regulatory challenges'. In the 'fireside chat' on 9 July (2pm), 'Leading and Collaborating Through Geopolitical and Economic Upheaval', Ladha will share his insights on navigating leadership in an era defined by uncertainty. Launched last season, the Source Debates stage 'facilitates conversations on the industry's most pressing and provocative topics, inviting industry experts, brands, and attendees to engage in open dialogue together, challenging the status quo and exploring actionable solutions in an interactive forum'. On 8 July at 3pm, Sumner 'challenges the fashion industry to rethink its fundamentals and recalculate cost, discussing: 'If We Started All Over Again, What Would It Look Like'? Suzanne Ellingham, event director of Source Fashion, said: 'This season's content agenda is built around a theme that feels more relevant than ever. Responsible sourcing, sustainability, supply chain management, will always be core to what we do. 'We have been talking about the need to drive change, but let's recognise that for many businesses, these priorities are secondary when just staying afloat is a challenge. Over the past eight years, we've seen Brexit, a global pandemic, supply chain collapses, geopolitical unrest, and soaring commodity prices. We live in an uncertain time and let's face it, volatility is now business as usual. So we're taking a fresh, more pragmatic approach and exploring how businesses can not only navigate this environment but succeed within it.' Source Fashion said its full programme of speakers and sessions 'will be announced soon'.
Fashion Network
29-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Source Fashion moves to larger space at Olympia for July
Source Fashion is moving into a larger venue for the 8-10 July event, with the Grand Hall at Olympia London allowing Europe's main responsible sourcing event to accommodate its 30%+ season-on-season growth, organiser Hyve has announced. Event director Suzanne Ellingham said: 'Source Fashion is growing into the largest manufacturing trade show in Europe. We are bringing the world's best manufacturers, fabric producers and technology providers under one roof with makers and local manufacturers proudly taking their place next to global powerhouse manufacturers. 'Our buying and sourcing community attend with the security of knowing every conversation they have is one that can lead to a new range creation. I'm excited to share the technology we are introducing to allow that community to find exactly what they are looking for and help facilitate connections like never before.' Now attracting exhibitors from over 25 countries including manufacturing power houses China, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Turkey, as well as a growing focus on the UK and emerging African markets, February's show saw a 32% increase in visitors, its biggest increase to date. Buyers, sourcing managers, product developers, technologists, and designers attended from some of retail's biggest names, brands and retailers including John Lewis, Harrods, Next, Reiss, Joseph, Lulu Guinness, ASOS, Birkenstock, Chanel, Lucy & Yak, French Connection, Aspinall's, River Island, ME+EM and many more.
