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Why Exhibit at Source Fashion

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Meet 4,000+ Fashion Buyers & Grow Your Export Business

Exhibit at Source Fashion London, one of Europe’s leading B2B fashion sourcing trade shows, connecting clothing manufacturers and suppliers with retail buyers across the UK and Europe.

What is a sourcing platform in fashion?

A sourcing platform in fashion connects brands with manufacturers and suppliers, helping them discover production partners, compare capabilities and manage supply chains.


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4,000+

buyers attended the January 2026 event

16%

increase in attendees vs July 2025 event

+346 M

Global impressions from Marketing Campaign

19

Countries represented at the show

Why exhibit at Source Fashion?

Generate new business opportunities and secure export partnerships

Buyers with purchasing power from the top 25 retailers in the UK attend the show. This is where they come to meet garment manufacturers and suppliers like you and decide who they will source from next. There is no better way to access the biggest names in retail in one place.

Connect directly with decision-makers actively looking for suppliers

Many brands don’t just send one person but entire teams. They are looking to make decisions at the show so will send everyone necessarily; owners and CEOs, Buying Managers, Heads of Procurement, Product Designers, Operations Managers and Sustainability Specialists.

Meet verified retail buyers and sourcing professionals from the UK and Europe

The way retail buyers meet their manufacturers is changing. They no longer travel internationally to explore new sourcing options. Now the quickest way to make it into the UK market is to meet them in the UK at the exact moment they are sourcing new suppliers

Trusted by Leading Fashion Brands & Retailers who attended in 2026

Source Fashion is attended by leading retail brands, sourcing teams and decision-makers looking to connect with reliable clothing manufacturers and suppliers.

Who Should Exhibit?

Source Fashion is a leading fashion sourcing trade show where clothing manufacturers, textile suppliers and apparel exporters connect with international buyers and retail brands. Ideal for manufacturers and suppliers looking to expand into UK and European markets.

  • Clothing manufacturers and garment factories
  • Textile and fabric suppliers
  • Private label and OEM producers
  • Apparel exporters looking to enter UK and European markets

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Why exhibit Source Fashion

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  • Having an event like Source Fashion so close to our head office in London provides a crucial platform for discovering new suppliers, discussing regional trends, and assessing sustainable solutions.
    Nicola Kirby
    Partner and Head of Sourcing, John Lewis
  • This show has been really busy for us, and it’s been a fantastic opportunity to meet people face-to-face, have real conversations, and understand their business beyond emails or calls.
    Tom Christopher
    Sales Manager, National Weaving
  • Source Fashion has been a great opportunity to connect with factories from different regions, it brings people from all over the world to us in London. There's always something new to discover.
    Oliver Bruckner
    Production Director, Joseph
  • The UK is a great market with emerging brands, artists, and designers who care about ethical production. Trade shows like this offer a valuable connection with our target audience, and we’ve had a really positive experience.
    Luis Oliveria
    CEO, Wonder Raw

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Where is Excel London? 

Excel London is located at Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London E16 1XL, in East London. Manufacturers from India, China, Pakistan and Bangladesh use Source Fashion to connect with international buyers and grow their export business in the UK and European markets at Excel London.

Opening Dates/times

7-9 July 2026 9:30 - 18:00 (-16:00 on 9th)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Why exhibit at a fashion sourcing trade show?

Exhibiting at a fashion sourcing trade show allows manufacturers and suppliers to meet qualified buyers, showcase production capabilities and build long-term partnerships with fashion brands and retailers.

How do brands connect with manufacturers?

Brands typically connect with manufacturers through sourcing trade shows, platforms and industry networks, where they can compare suppliers, evaluate capabilities and establish direct relationships.

Who should exhibit at Source Fashion?

Manufacturers, textile suppliers, private label producers and sourcing partners looking to connect with retail buyers and fashion brands should exhibit at Source Fashion.

What are the benefits of exhibiting at Source Fashion?

Exhibitors gain access to thousands of buyers, increase brand visibility, generate leads and build long-term sourcing partnerships in a focused B2B environment.

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Retail buyers attend Source Fashion to discover new manufacturers and sourcing partners.

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