Source Fashion, a leading UK trade show, is gearing up for its February edition with remarkable momentum. The surging demand for responsible sourcing is proving to be a boon for Hyve Group’s Source Fashion, hosted at London’s Kensington Olympia from February 18 to 20. The event has witnessed an impressive 50% growth, with over 320 exhibitors from around the world.
Suzanne Ellingham, the show’s Director of Sourcing, expressed her enthusiasm, stating, «[This] marks an exciting moment in the show’s history as we continue to expand and evolve. Visitors can expect an exceptional array of producers, makers, and manufacturers from across the globe, offering the finest high-quality knitted apparel, luxury wool knits, leather, denim, and much more. Our sectors encompass Fabrics, Accessories, Sportswear, Garment Manufacturers, Packaging, Yarns, Trims, Fixtures, and Design & Technology.»
This event caters to «decision-makers in buying, sourcing, and procurement» and brings together manufacturers from various corners of the world, including the UK, India, Portugal, Turkey, Madagascar, China, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Peru, the Philippines, Ethiopia, and many more. The upcoming show will also mark the debut of manufacturers from Mongolia, Lithuania, and Tunisia.
The July 2023 edition of the show witnessed the presence of major buyers, sourcing managers, product developers, technologists, and designers from renowned brands and retailers. Among the attendees were representatives from John Lewis, Mountain Warehouse, Fila, Selfridges, H&M, Lipsy, Lyle & Scott, Joules, Fila, Perry Ellis, JoJo Maman Bebe, Monsoon, FatFace, Lulu Guinness, Next, Sainsbury’s, Vivienne Westwood, Stitch Fix, ASOS, Bella Freud, Burberry, Hackett, Harrods, N Brown, and Monsoon.
