Source Fashion Announces Full Content Programme for July 2026 Edition

 As fashion businesses continue to navigate economic uncertainty, evolving regulation, supply chain disruption and changing consumer expectations, Source Fashion has unveiled its full content programme for the July 2026 edition. Taking place from 7–9 July at Excel London, the programme has been designed to help buyers, brands, manufacturers and sourcing professionals make sense of the challenges shaping the industry today, while exploring the opportunities that will define its future.

Built around the key themes identified through industry research and Source Fashion's advisory board, the three-day programme will bring together thought leaders, practitioners and innovators across the Source Catwalk, Source Debates and Fashion Deconstructed stages. Together, they will explore the commercial realities of sustainability, supply chain resilience, regulation, circularity, innovation and the future of fashion sourcing through a combination of keynote sessions, debates, practical demonstrations and live showcases.

The Source Factory will also give visitors a unique opportunity to follow the journey of a garment from concept to creation while gaining a deeper understanding of the processes, craftsmanship and innovation that underpin responsible fashion production.

Source Catwalk: Where Industry Insight Meets the Runway

At the heart of the July programme is the Source Catwalk, a content-led platform designed to bring together industry insight, practical expertise and future-focused thinking. Combining trend analysis, fireside conversations, expert panels and live exhibitor collections, the Catwalk explores the challenges and opportunities shaping fashion sourcing, product development and retail strategy.

Designed to help buyers, brands and sourcing professionals navigate an increasingly complex operating environment, the programme will examine everything from supply chain resilience and commercial sustainability to product longevity, innovation and the future of fashion careers. Alongside thought leadership and industry analysis, the Catwalk will also host daily exhibitor showcases, demonstrating how responsible sourcing, craftsmanship and innovation are being translated into commercially relevant collections.

Catwalk highlights include:

• Building a Brand in a World That Doesn't Sit Still – Jordan Razavi, CEO of OMNES, joins Jasmin Malik Chua, Climate and Labour Editor at Sourcing Journal, for an honest conversation about scaling a modern fashion brand, navigating commercial pressures and making the strategic decisions required to grow in an increasingly unpredictable market.
• Longevity is the New Luxury – Moderator: Jasmine Chua, Climate and Labour Editor, Sourcing Journal and Dr Kate Baker, EPR Technical Manager, WEFT examine why durability, repairability and long-term product value are becoming increasingly important drivers of both design decisions and consumer demand.
• Fixing a Broken Supply Chain: Making Nearshoring Make Sense – Bill McRaith, Executive Advisor at Future-Proof Fashion, explores how brands can build more profitable, responsive and resilient sourcing strategies in an increasingly volatile market. Drawing on his experience across supply chains, he will examine how nearshoring, proximity and smarter decision-making can help businesses better align supply with demand while improving flexibility and commercial performance.
• Can British Manufacturing Help Fashion Build More Resilient Supply Chains? – Suzanne Ellingham, Jenny Holloway and Rachel Walker, MD, LLUK examine whether nearshoring and UK production can help brands reduce risk, improve responsiveness and build greater resilience in an increasingly unpredictable sourcing landscape.
• Global Outlook for Apparel and Footwear – Marguerite Le Rolland, Global Insights Manager, Fashion at Euromonitor International, unpacks the key macro and industry trends shaping the global apparel and footwear market. Drawing on the latest data and analysis, she will explore shifting consumer demand, pricing pressures, regional growth patterns and category performance, providing valuable insight into what lies ahead for sourcing and buying decisions.
• What's Next for Fashion Consumers? – Retail and consumer trend expert Jack Stratten, Director at Insider Trends, explores the changing behaviours, expectations and market shifts shaping the future of fashion retail and buying decisions.

 Source Debates Returns with Honest Conversations About Fashion's Toughest Challenges

Alongside the Catwalk programme, Source Debates will once again provide a platform for open discussion around some of the most pressing issues facing the fashion industry. Designed to challenge assumptions and encourage fresh thinking, the sessions will bring together buyers, brands, manufacturers and industry experts to explore the realities behind today's sourcing, sustainability and commercial challenges.

From the role of artificial intelligence in sourcing and product development to the future of circular business models and the impact of regulation on industry progress, the programme has been designed to tackle the difficult questions many businesses are grappling with as they navigate an increasingly complex operating environment. Debate highlights include discussions on whether AI could replace elements of sourcing and buying, whether legislation can drive meaningful industry change, and how brands can balance repair, resale and circular business models with commercial performance.

Fashion Deconstructed Brings Production to Life

Complementing the strategic discussions taking place across the Catwalk and Debates stages, Fashion Deconstructed offers a more hands-on perspective, reconnecting visitors with the skills, processes and craftsmanship that sit behind responsible fashion production. Through live demonstrations, practical workshops and interactive experiences, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how products are made, repaired and valued throughout their lifecycle.

Highlights include The Source Factory, where visitors can follow the journey of a garment from concept to creation, live handweaving and spinning demonstrations with textile artist Ruby Webster, practical garment repair sessions delivered by Fashion Enter's Repair Centre, and The Craft Behind Ethical Fashion Making, where PETA Designer of the Year 2022 and London Fashion Week designer Sarah Regensburger will demonstrate garment construction and sewing techniques while exploring how sustainability, ethics and craftsmanship can be embedded into the creative process from the very beginning. Together, the programme demonstrates how craftsmanship, innovation and circular thinking are increasingly shaping the future of fashion manufacturing and sourcing.

Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion, said: "The fashion industry is operating in one of the most complex environments it has faced in recent years. Businesses are navigating economic uncertainty, increasing regulation, evolving consumer expectations and rapid technological change, all while balancing commercial performance with long-term sustainability goals.

"That's why we've designed this year's content programme around the issues that matter most to the industry right now. Whether visitors are exploring future sourcing strategies on the Catwalk, challenging established thinking through Source Debates or engaging with the practical skills and processes showcased in Fashion Deconstructed, every element of the programme has been created to deliver actionable insight and real-world learning.

"Our goal is to create a space where the industry can come together to share knowledge, challenge assumptions and gain practical tools for navigating the opportunities and challenges that will shape fashion's next chapter."

Source Fashion returns to Excel London from 7–9 July 2026, bringing together audited manufacturers from the UK and key international sourcing regions alongside a content programme designed to address the most pressing challenges facing the industry today.

The full seminar schedule, including session timings, is available via Source Fashion.