Seminars SS23

Be inspired. Start your responsible buying journey at The Source Fashion Catwalk. See the latest trends brought to life by our global manufacturers. Find collections that range from active wear to modest wear, all of which are responsibly made. This truly is a must-see show.

Each season Source Fashion collaborates with a designer whose ethos and creativity are breaking new ground in sustainable fashion. Join us as our sustainable stylist Rebekah Roy talks to Sarah Ravensburger about creating a sustainable range and creating a trailblazing vegan fashion brand that is coveted by Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift!

Be inspired. Start your responsible buying journey at The Source Fashion Catwalk. See the latest trends brought to life by our global manufacturers. Find collections that range from active wear to modest wear, all of which are responsibly made. This truly is a must-see show.  

Join us for this session as futurist and trend forecaster Jack Stratten explores how by using stats, fresh perspectives, and the latest global case studies, we can shine a light on what the future of responsible fashion looks like. In this session, we will explore: ' How the infrastructure of the fashion industry is starting to reflect a wider shift from 'sustainability' to 'transparency' ' What consumers want and expect from fashion production, and why this matters for brands ' What the future might look like for a more transparent and progressive fashion industry ' Disruptive innovations, lessons, and new business models from well-established as well as brand-new fashion players

Many retailers and businesses are seeking to actively de-risk their supply chains and manufacturing operations by working with new regions. Join us for this session as we look to viable alternatives that balance risk against cost and quality, and give you a unique insight into the benefits these bring, not only to your business, but to your new partners. We will also touch on some of the top tips as to how you build these relationships in the right way from day one to ensure your success.

Be inspired. Start your responsible buying journey at The Source Fashion Catwalk. See the latest trends brought to life by our global manufacturers. Find collections that range from active wear to modest wear, all of which are responsibly made. This truly is a must-see show.  

Hear from UK policy makers on how you can take advantage of new legislation - the Developing Countries Trading Scheme - that removes or reduces import duties from 65 developing countries. The aim of the scheme is to stimulate trade with those regions looking to diversify and increase their exports, driving their prosperity whilst providing financial incentives to UK businesses who want to source better.

Be inspired. Start your responsible buying journey at The Source Fashion Catwalk. See the latest trends brought to life by our global manufacturers. Find collections that range from active wear to modest wear, all of which are responsibly made. This truly is a must-see show.  

Recycling and breaking down man-made fibres have always posed a challenge and, until now, it has been impossible to break down polyester. However, Project Plan B and Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd (SATCoL), have unveiled plans for the first post-consumer polyester recycling plant. Join this session to learn more about how this world-leading technology is scaling up the textile-to-textile recycling of all materials and fundamentally answering the challenge of how do we make fashion truly circular?

Let's address the elephant in the room, there are too many clothes in the world. Extended producer responsibility exists in other industries, it is only a matter of time before it is applied to fashion. The question is, do you want to be ahead of the curve, and not only look at how products are made but also how to restart a garment's life when the first is over? In this panel, we will explore the different strategies that brands and manufacturers can adopt to get ahead of the curve and create a system for reusing materials.

Be inspired. Start your responsible buying journey at The Source Fashion Catwalk. See the latest trends brought to life by our global manufacturers. Find collections that range from active wear to modest wear, all of which are responsibly made. This truly is a must-see show.  

Is there money to be made whilst reducing the world's environmental and social problems? Join Zoe Bayliss-Wong, Forbes 30 Under 30 Retail Expert and former Director at Depop, as she addresses how sustainability can become a true commercial lever, not just an optional obligation, and balancing sustainable intentions and commercial goals is possible for any business. Zoe Bayliss Wong, Retail Expert, former Director at Depop

Join us for this session as co-founder of Kavida Anam Rahman examines how AI and technology are moving transparency and risk forward. During this session, he will talk through: 

• Why businesses should prioritise de-risking their supply chain in the new days VUCA environment.
• The opportunities that de-risking presents and how this really mitigates the risk of inaction.
• Understanding your real exposure to strategic risk vs operational risk.
• Horizon scanning. Examining new innovations to help mitigate exposure and build resilience into supply chains

Be inspired. Start your responsible buying journey at The Source Fashion Catwalk. See the latest trends brought to life by our global manufacturers. Find collections that range from active wear to modest wear, all of which are responsibly made. This truly is a must-see show.  

Be inspired. Start your responsible buying journey at The Source Fashion Catwalk. See the latest trends brought to life by our global manufacturers. Find collections that range from active wear to modest wear, all of which are responsibly made. This truly is a must-see show.  

Many retailers and businesses are seeking to actively de risk their supply chains and manufacturing operations by working with new regions. Join us for this session as we look to viable alternatives that balance risk against cost and quality, and give you a unique insight into the benefits these bring, not only to your business, but to your new partners. We will also touch on some of the top tips as to how you build these relationships in the right way from day one to ensure your success

Be inspired. Start your responsible buying journey at The Source Fashion Catwalk. See the latest trends brought to life by our global manufacturers. Find collections that range from active wear to modest wear, all of which are responsibly made. This truly is a must-see show.