Source Fashion to be twice as big for July show

By

Nigel TAYLOR

Published
Apr 19, 2023

Billed as “the gateway to the UK fashion industry”, the responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion, returns to London Olympia on 16-18 July, almost double the size since its debut outing in February.

The summer show will welcome over 300 exhibitors from around the world, following the February launch show that played host to over 130 manufacturers from 20 countries, while attracting nearly 5,000 visitors. 

Attendees included representatives from leading retailers and brands including John Lewis, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, All Saints, ASOS, Ted Baker, Bella Freud, Fila, Fred Perry, Matalan, Monsoon, Stitch Fix, Urban Outfitters, Very Group, and more.

The organisers said every exhibitor has been audited “to ensure sustainability and transparency remains at the heart of their business model”. 

Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing for the event, noted that the sustainability market is expected to grow by 24% annually in the next seven years (according to Meta). This “means now more than ever, brands are on the hunt for new sustainable manufacturers and suppliers to source from and the growth rate is staggering for Source Fashion. It is going to be firmly established as a significant platform for responsible sourcing by its second show.”