Source Fashion closes on a high as British manufacturing and buyer engagement take centre stage

Source Fashion concluded a successful edition at Olympia London, bringing three days of sourcing and collaboration to a close as buyers, brands and manufacturers came together to drive progress across the fashion supply chain.

Catwalk model at Source Fashion The latest edition recorded a 16 percent increase in visitors and a 12 percent rise in exhibitors, underlining the show's continued growth and increasing relevance for businesses navigating responsible, transparent and commercially viable sourcing.

Throughout the final day, the show floor remained busy as visitors made the most of their last opportunities to connect with responsible manufacturers, discover new sourcing partners and continue conversations sparked across the week.

Buyers and sourcing teams from across the fashion industry attended throughout the final day, including representatives from Marks & Spencer (M&S), Tesco, NEXT, New Look, N Brown, ASOS, Boohoo, Harrods, Joseph, Temperley London, Agent Provocateur, Hawes & Curtis, Oliver Bonas, Anthropologie, Never Fully Dressed, Lucy & Yak, Damson Madder, Jaded London, Rat & Boa, Elizabeth Scarlett, Moss, JustFab, AYBL Gym, Killstar, Universal Music Group and Finest Brands International.

Suzanne Ellingham Event Director Source Fashion, said, "As we close this edition of Source Fashion, what's been most exciting is not just the growth we've seen, but the direction the industry is moving in. What is really encouraging is seeing the direct action that brands and retailers really are looking to bring production closer to home, this is the first time in a few years that we have felt that this is really happening. Alongside responsible sourcing and manufacturing, there is a growing appetite to address what happens at the end of a product's life. Looking ahead, we want Source Fashion to be a place where brands can explore end-of-life materials, deadstock and remanufacturing, supporting circular solutions that create value, jobs and opportunity without relying on volume. That focus on transparency, lifecycle thinking and collaboration will continue to shape how the show evolves into its next edition."

Source Fashion looks ahead to its next show, continuing to connect buyers, brands and manufacturers committed to building a more responsible, transparent and resilient fashion industry.

The next edition of Source Fashion will take place in London 7th-9th July 2026.

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