Source Fashion to upsize to Grand Hall at Olympia following surge in interest

Europe’s responsible sourcing show Source Fashion is upsizing to The Grand Hall at Olympia London for the next edition taking place on 8-10 July 2025, in order to accommodate its season-on-season growth.

The February 2025 show saw a 32% increase in visitors, its biggest increase to date, with buyers, sourcing managers, product developers, technologists and designers from some of retail’s biggest brands and retailers including Harrods, John Lewis, NEXT, Reiss, French Connection, River Island, ASOS, Chanel, ME+EM and Lucy & Yak.

Now in its third year, and previously in the smaller National Hall at Olympia, Source Fashion will once again house exhibitors from over 25 countries, including manufacturing power houses China, India, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Turkey, as well as a growing focus on the UK and emerging African markets.

Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion, said: "I am incredibly proud that Source Fashion is growing into the largest manufacturing trade show in Europe, our focus on quality businesses and leading the conversation on responsible sourcing is one that really resonates with the buying community.

"We are bringing the world's best manufacturers, fabric producers and technology providers under one roof with makers and local manufacturers proudly taking their place next to global powerhouse manufacturers, each one fully audited and accredited to ensure responsibility and transparency remains at the heart of their business model."

Source Fashion has also become renowned for its insightful content programme, "designed to inspire, educate, and challenge visitors". This season’s programme will feature a variety of thought provoking sessions and discussions, focused on driving growth and innovation in the fashion industry.

The popular Source Debates stage, which facilitates conversations on the industry’s most pressing and provocative topics, will return, alongside the Catwalk stage, showcasing live catwalks, case studies, panels and interviews with top leaders in fashion retail.

Ellingham added: "Our buying and sourcing community attend with the security of knowing every conversation they have is one that can lead to a new range creation.

"I’m excited to share the technology we are introducing to allow that community to find exactly what they are looking for and help facilitate connections like never before. It is an exciting season for Source Fashion and the industry in the UK."

Registration for the July show is open from tomorrow, 29 April, on the Source Fashion website.