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Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Source Fashion July 2025 to focus on supply chain resilience
Source Fashion is scheduled for 8 to 10 July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London. The summer programme will focus on new economic insights, market developments, and ethical sourcing tactics amid global trade tensions, inflation, and continuous supply chain disruptions that are altering the retail landscape. The show will welcome back the Source Debates Stage, designed to provoke thought and discussion on topics such as AI in design, combating overconsumption, and the possibility of separating profit from production volumes. Source Fashion event director Suzanne Ellingham said: 'We would love to be talking about 2030 goals and the positive steps and impact the industry is making, but the reality is it's a tough business environment, and many of those goals are secondary to paying the bills. 'We are living through unprecedented amounts of risk and volatility, and risk is very much BAU (Business As Usual) now. So, for this show, we're focusing on what it really takes to succeed in uncertain times — combining practical insight with future-focused thinking. From supply chain resilience to sustainability under pressure, our agenda brings together the voices that matter most to help businesses not just adapt but thrive." Adding to the seminar line-up, the Source Fashion Catwalk will be featured thrice daily to exhibit responsibly produced collections and fashion-forward items from worldwide exhibitors. These runway shows aim to visually communicate innovation and sustainability while providing inspiration for buyers. Lynda Petherick, who serves as chief information officer at New Look and holds a non-executive director position at the British Fashion Council, will share insights on leading teams effectively amid disruptions in a fireside chat. Petherick will discuss the importance of agility and purposeful decision-making under the theme "Finding clarity from chaos – leading with purpose." Hash Ladha, former CEO of Jigsaw, is set to address the significance of cultivating robust internal cohesion, enhancing cross-functional dialogue, and forging strategic partnerships with suppliers to bolster business resilience. Bay Garnett, an advocate for sustainable fashion, together with Lauretta Roberts, CEO and editor-in-chief of will examine the sustainability of the burgeoning second-hand marketplaces and rental platforms. They aim to discern whether this trend has permanence or is short-lived. Bill McRaith, an executive adviser at Future-Proof Fashion, will present a session that assesses the recent transformations within the industry over the previous year and identifies key emerging trends. He will provide actionable advice based on data analytics to help businesses recognise patterns and enhance their resilience in an environment marked by persistent uncertainty. A discussion panel featuring Anna Berry from Retail 100, Berni Yates of CSM, and Mark Sumner from WRAP will confront a pressing ethical fashion dilemma: whether consumers are genuinely prepared to spend more on sustainably and ethically sourced items. Despite survey findings indicating affirmative consumer attitudes, purchase behaviours often reveal a different narrative. The experts will investigate this discrepancy and discuss strategies for brands to reconcile price with ethical considerations without alienating their customer base. Simon Platts of SP & KO Consultancy, Nick Reed from Neem London, and Helena Mansell-Stopher, CEO of Products of Change, will delve into how adopting a post-growth mindset can lead to significant impacts. They will explore how focusing on producing fewer but higher-quality items can reduce waste and refine product strategies while still ensuring business success. Another panel session featuring Platts alongside Isabelle Alexander from Isabelle Meira, Hayley Shore at PepsiCo, and Paul Kerrsens of United Repair Centre will challenge conventional beliefs about scale, cost-effectiveness, and production practices. The session will discuss smarter and more sustainable business models that better reflect current realities within the fashion sector. The London show will also feature a Türkiye pavilion with exhibitions from Bello Valente, Bintem Collection, Bordo Tekstil, Denimai, Giteks, Icone, Kiğili, Reseen, Ronin, Şenova, And Yooyu. "Source Fashion July 2025 to focus on supply chain resilience" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. 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Fibre2Fashion
11-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Source Fashion unveils seminar agenda for July 2025 London show
Source Fashion, Europe's leading responsible sourcing show running from 8th-10th July 2025 at The Grand Hall, Olympia London, has announced its seminar agenda. With global trade tensions, inflation, and ongoing supply chain disruption redefining retail norms, this summer's programme leans into the challenge and confronts uncomfortable truths head on - covering fresh thinking around economics, market shifts and ethical sourcing strategy. Source Fashion, Europe's leading responsible sourcing show, is set to return to Olympia London from July 8â€'10, 2025 with seminar agenda tackling economic volatility, ethical sourcing, and fashion's future. Highlights include panels on AI, post-growth models, resale, and returns, plus daily runway shows featuring sustainable collections. Running across 3 days and 2 stages, the content highlights fresh thinking and innovation around how to thrive in an era of volatility, rising costs and shifting goalposts. This season also welcomes the return of the Source Debates Stage. These sessions are made to challenge and invite fresh thinking on topics including AI design, reducing overconsumption and whether decoupling profit from volume could be a reality. Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion says, 'We would love to be talking about 2030 goals and the positive steps and impact the industry is making, but the reality is it's a tough business environment, and many of those goals are secondary to paying the bills. We are living through unprecedented amounts of risk and volatility, and risk is very much BAU now. So, for this show, we're focusing on what it really takes to succeed in uncertain times—combining practical insight with future-focused thinking. From supply chain resilience to sustainability under pressure, our agenda brings together the voices that matter most to help businesses not just adapt but thrive." Complementing the seminar programme, the Source Fashion Catwalk will run three times a day, bringing responsibly produced collections and trend-led pieces from global exhibitors to life. These dynamic runway shows offer a visual narrative of innovation and sustainability, inspiring buyers with the latest womenswear and showing how to build complete looks and ranges direct from the show floor. Highlights of the agenda include: Finding clarity from chaos – leading with purpose. In an industry defined by constant change, leadership rooted in clarity and purpose is more vital than ever. In this intimate fireside chat, Lynda Petherick, Chief Information Officer, New Look and Non-Executive Director, British Fashion Council shares honest reflections on steering teams through disruption, maintaining agility, and making decisions that truly matter. From shifting consumer behaviour to internal transformation, this is a must-attend session for leaders navigating the demands of modern retail. Leading and collaborating through geopolitical and economic upheaval. In an era marked by geopolitical tension, inflation, and supply chain challenges, leadership and collaboration have never been more critical. This fireside chat with Hash Ladha, Former CEO, Jigsaw delves into how strong internal alignment, cross-functional communication, and strategic supplier partnerships can build resilience and help businesses navigate global instability with confidence. The new 'New' - is pre-loved the future of fashion? Fashion Director and renowned sustainability advocate Bay Garnett joins Lauretta Roberts, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of to explore whether the explosion of second-hand marketplaces and rental platforms represents a lasting shift or passing trend. The discussion will delve into shifting generational attitudes, the influence of thrift culture, and how resale is redefining status, value, and desirability in modern fashion. Volatility is nothing new - but are the rules changing? Business volatility has long been a constant in retail, from supply chain disruptions to shifting regulations and global trade tensions. In this session, Bill McRaith, Executive Adviser, Future-Proof Fashion explores what has truly changed over the past year and highlights emerging trends to watch. Using data-driven insights, he offers practical guidance on recognizing patterns and building resilience to not just survive but thrive amid ongoing uncertainty. When will consumers really pay more – are they ready? A panel including, Anna Berry, Co-Founder and Director, Retail 100, Berni Yates, Knowledge Exchange Lead, CSM and Mark Sumner, Textiles Lead, WRAP will tackle one of the most debated questions in ethical fashion: are consumers truly willing to pay more for sustainably and ethically sourced products? Despite survey data suggesting they are, the reality often tells a different story. Industry experts will explore the gap between perception and purchase behavior and examine what it will take for brands to successfully align price with purpose, without losing their audience. Fewer products, bigger impact? Making the business case for a post-growth model. As fashion grapples with its environmental footprint, this panel session challenges the long-held belief that more volume equals more profit. Simon Platts, Co-Founder, SP & KO Consultancy, Nick Reed, Founder, Neem London and Helena Mansell-Stopher, CEO, Products of Change will explore how a post-growth mindset, focused on producing less, but better, can deliver meaningful impact, reduce waste, and sharpen product strategy without compromising commercial success. Why are we still talking about MOQs? Minimum order quantities remain a sticking point in sourcing conversations, but is it time to rethink the entire concept? This panel session featuring, Simon Platts, Co-Founder, SP&KO Consultancy, Isabelle Alexander, Founder, Isabelle Meira, Hayley Shore, Senior Design Manager, PepsiCo and Paul Kerrsens, Co-Founder and COO, United Repair Centre, challenges traditional assumptions around scale, affordability, and production logic, advocating for smarter, more sustainable models that reflect the realities of today's fashion ecosystem. Expect a fresh take on how brands and manufacturers can balance viability with responsibility without defaulting to overproduction. Returns… How Do We Fix Fashion's Dirty Secret? Returns have long been a hidden source of waste in fashion, but the true scale would surprise many consumers. This panel featuring, Sara Allbright, Co-Founder and Director, Retail 100, Richard Barnes, Founder, Select Research and Ross Barry, Founder, Reskinned, examines the root causes, from fit issues to delivery challenges, and explores innovative strategies to reduce returns, improve customer satisfaction, and cut one of the industry's largest waste streams. Helping global fashion buyers, buy better, registration for Source Fashion 8th-10th July, Olympia London is live 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)
