The final day of Source Fashion at Olympia London drew to a close, marking the end of a dynamic and inspiring three-day event.
The show remained busy until the end, as buyers, designers, and sourcing professionals from leading fashion brands including LVMH, Harrods, Burberry, Victoria Beckham, Temperley, Bella Freud, Lyle & Scott, French Connection, John Lewis, AllSaints, ASOS, Joseph, Marks & Spencer, Next, New Look, Primark, River Island and Jermyn Street Design, made the most of the opportunities to connect with global manufacturers, explore sustainable innovations, and engage in critical industry conversations.
With a spotlight on transparency, innovation and collaboration, Source Fashion has once again proven to be more than a sourcing event, it's a platform for progress, collaboration, and long-term change across the fashion supply chain.
Veronica Potocko, Head of Fabrics, Temperley London said, “I had a number of really productive conversations with suppliers who were knowledgeable, prepared, and genuinely keen to work with designers like us. Unlike other trade shows, I felt I was speaking directly with producers, not intermediaries, and that makes a huge difference. The atmosphere was professional yet relaxed, and the layout allowed meaningful, private conversations. It was absolutely worth the trip.”
Nicola Kirby, Head of Sourcing, John Lewis said, “Source Fashion continues to be a vital platform for discovering responsible, innovative suppliers. It’s an invaluable space to connect, share ideas and move the industry forward together. This year, the show is bigger and better than ever, with a renewed focus on sustainability. Source fashion is a springboard for innovation in sourcing it showcases the kind of forward thinking, agile, suppliers and emerging regions we need to keep pace within a changing retail landscape.”
The response from more than 250 exhibitors representing over 22 key sourcing regions, including the UK, Portugal, Morocco, India, Nepal, Italy, Hong Kong, Nigeria, Türkiye, France, China, and more, has been overwhelmingly positive.
Devansha Tibrawalla, Director at Svarna Textiles said, “This is the first time we have exhibited at Source, we are very happy, we have had solid leads every day of the show and we had a very promising conversation with the Next souring director. We will return in February 2026 and look forward to it”.
Beyond sourcing, Source Fashion has cemented its role as a thought leader in sustainable fashion and supply chain innovation. Across two well attended stages, the Source Catwalk and Source Debate Stage, this season’s content programme delivered powerful insights and practical guidance on the future of responsible sourcing. Industry experts explored critical topics such as traceability, regulatory readiness, circular design, material innovation, and ethical production models.
Highlights included, a high-energy panel session with Simon Platts (SP&KO Consultancy), Isabelle Alexander (Isabelle Meira), Paul Kerssens (United Repair Centre), Bill McRaith, and Lindsey McKerchar (FINESSE) that challenged the industry’s long-held reliance on Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs). The discussion explored how outdated sourcing models are being replaced by smarter, more responsive approaches that prioritise flexibility, sustainability, and supply chain transparency.
Meanwhile, The Source Catwalk, in partnership with Reskinned, drew crowds of visitors to every edition and brought circular fashion to life, showcasing the potential of pre-loved and reworked garments in modern retail.
Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director at Source Fashion said, "As we close the doors on this season’s show, I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved together. Source Fashion continues to grow, not just in scale, but in impact. We’ve seen real conversations happening on our stages, from tackling complex regulation to reshaping sourcing strategies for a more circular, transparent future. This show has become more than a sourcing platform, it’s a trusted space for collaboration, for action, and for change. What makes Source Fashion truly special is the community we’ve built, buyers, manufacturers, and innovators who genuinely care about doing better business. Together, we’re not only shaping the future of sourcing, we’re helping define what responsible fashion really means."
The next edition of Source Fashion will take place in February 2026.
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