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Source Fashion: UK manufacturing gains, long-term sourcing shift, new pavilions

Source Fashion has wrapped what was its largest edition to date following a change in location to Excel London, where the fair could adopt a significantly expanded format to house global manufacturers, UK suppliers and fashion buyers. New Sri Lanka and Jordan pavilions confirmed for January 2027 The three-day event brought together 305...

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Source Fashion Moves Beyond the Debate as Fashion Focuses on Practical Solutions

As Source Fashion entered its second day at Excel London, the conversations shaping the future of fashion sourcing were increasingly being reflected in action across the show floor. From live manufacturing demonstrations and new material innovations to discussions around AI, regulation, nearshoring and circularity, buyers and brands explored the...

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New location and refreshed partnerships: What you need to know about Source Fashion

Source Fashion has almost arrived, and with it comes a number of major changes as the London-based manufacturing-focused fair continues to evolve. Running from July 7 to 9, the summer edition will emphasise the event’s overarching mission of spotlighting responsible sourcing. Around 305 exhibitors are expected to attend from across 19 countries...

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Source Fashion Opens Biggest Edition Yet as Fashion's Sourcing Landscape Continues to Evolve

Source Fashion opens its doors at Excel London next week for its largest and most ambitious edition to date, marking a landmark new chapter for the UK's leading responsible sourcing show. With a sold-out floor plan, 25% growth and significant expansion across both exhibitors and international participation, the July edition cements Source...

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Source Debates Returns with Unfiltered Conversations on AI, Supply Chains and the Future of Fashion

Source Fashion’s thought-provoking Source Debates stage will return for the July 2026 edition with a programme designed to tackle some of the biggest questions facing the fashion industry today. Taking place from 7–9 July at Excel London, the interactive stage will bring together industry experts, buyers, manufacturers and thought leaders to...

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Source Fashion Partners with Neuthread to Champion Circular Fashion, Inclusion and Industry Innovation

Neuthread has been named as Source Fashion's Charity and Design Partner in a new 12-month collaboration designed to champion circular fashion, inclusion and industry innovation. Created by autism and neurodiversity charity Daisy Chain, Neuthread has gained industry recognition for transforming textile waste into high-quality fashion collections...

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Fashion Deconstructed Returns to Source Fashion with Expanded Programme of Craftsmanship, Repair and Textile Innovation Sessions

Source Fashion’s interactive destination, Fashion Deconstructed, will return for the July 2026 edition with an expanded programme of live demonstrations, practical workshops and educational sessions designed to reconnect the fashion industry with the craft, skills and processes behind responsible production. Taking place from 7–9 July at Excel...

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A New Global Sourcing Map: How Fashion’s Supply Chain Is re- prioritizing

As the fashion industry responds to ongoing disruption, rising costs and shifting demand, global sourcing strategies are evolving. From emerging manufacturing regions to a renewed focus on local production, buyers are building more flexible, diversified supply chains designed to support both growth and resilience. A shifting global sourcing...

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Source Fashion, Leicester Made and Fashion-Enter Unite to Launch UK Regional Roadshows to Strengthen British Manufacturing

Source Fashion is partnering with Leicester Made & Regions, an initiative from Fashion-Enter, and the ATMF to launch a new series of regional UK roadshows designed to reconnect buyers with British manufacturers, strengthen regional sourcing networks and support the future of domestic fashion and textile manufacturing. Launching later this year,...

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Source Fashion Welcomes First Vietnamese Pavilion, Marking Next Phase of Global Expansion

Source Fashion, the UK’s leading responsible sourcing show, has announced the launch of its first-ever Vietnamese Pavilion at its July 2026 edition, taking place from 7–9 July at Excel London. Marking a significant milestone in the show’s continued international expansion, the pavilion will introduce a curated group of Vietnamese manufacturers...

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What Matters to Buyers in 2026? Source Fashion Sets Content Agenda Around Volatility, Regulation and Cost Reality

As fashion brands and retailers navigate an increasingly complex landscape shaped by geopolitical disruption, ongoing supply chain challenges, evolving trade tensions and regulatory uncertainty, alongside shifting consumer demand, understanding what truly matters to buyers has never been more critical. For its July 2026 edition, Source Fashion...

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Source Fashion’s UK Manufacturers Set to Become Second-Largest Country Presence at July Show

Source Fashion will significantly strengthen its British Pavilion at the July 2026 edition, with UK manufacturers set to become the second-largest country presence at the show, after China, reflecting a strategic initiative by the show to support UK based Manufacturers. Taking place at Excel London from 7–9 July, the event is expected to host...