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Source Fashion July 2026 Agenda Below - Updated Agenda Coming Soon

Two stages, each tackling a different side of the industry - ideas shaping the future of fashion on one, hands-on craft on the other

Source Catwalk: this is where we bring big thinking to the runway. Fireside chats, sharp panels, and the return of our debates.

Fashion Deconstructed: A hands-on return to the fundamentals, unpacking the techniques and materials that bring a garment to life. Expect classroom-style workshops, printing machines in motion, handweaving demos and real repair work happening in front of you
 

07 Jul 2026
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Be Inspired and start your responsible buying journey at the Source catwalk. See the latest womenswear brought to life as the models show you how to build looks and ranges from the show floor itself. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Volatility is no longer a blip; it’s the backdrop that we’re all working in. From geopolitical shocks to rising costs and shifting lead times, sourcing teams are being forced to make faster, harder trade-offs with less room for error. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    How longevity became the new luxury - and what it means for the future
    Source Catwalk
    Luxury retail is becoming increasingly complex and saturated as younger consumers challenge traditional models. And for an increasingly digital, saturated and trust-free culture, the search for luxury has become a search for longevity. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Be Inspired and start your responsible buying journey at the Source catwalk. See the latest womenswear brought to life as the models show you how to build looks and ranges from the show floor itself. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    This panel brings together managing directors from British manufacturers to unpack where pressure is really building, what’s being absorbed behind the scenes, and how this is shaping the deals being made. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    In this keynote fireside chat, we go inside the realities of building and scaling a modern fashion brand. From navigating cost pressures and supplier relationships to making trade-offs between margin, speed and flexibility, this is a candid look at the decisions shaping growth behind the scenes.
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    As volatility becomes structural, sourcing and sustainability professionals are being forced to rethink not just where they source from, but how their entire operating model works. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Be Inspired and start your responsible buying journey at the Source catwalk. See the latest womenswear brought to life as the models show you how to build looks and ranges from the show floor itself
08 Jul 2026
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    What’s really shaping demand in the global apparel and footwear market  and what does it mean for sourcing and buying decisions? 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    The conversation around sustainability is becoming more of a commercial one. As costs rise and scrutiny intensifies, teams are being challenged to justify sustainability investments not just on values, but on risk mitigation, margin protection and long-term growth. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Be Inspired and start your responsible buying journey at the Source catwalk. See the latest womenswear brought to life as the models show you how to build looks and ranges from the show floor itself. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk

    Building an ethical fashion brand is often positioned as a creative and values-led pursuit but the reality is far more complex. Behind every design decision sits a series of commercial trade-offs, from sourcing constraints and material costs to supplier relationships and margin pressure. 

    In this session we take an honest look at what it takes to build and run an ethical brand today. 

    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Extended Producer Responsibility is no longer a future consideration, it’s fast becoming a commercial reality that will reshape how fashion products are designed, sourced and brought to market. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Be Inspired and start your responsible buying journey at the Source catwalk. See the latest womenswear brought to life as the models show you how to build looks and ranges from the show floor itself. 
09 Jul 2026
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Be Inspired and start your responsible buying journey at the Source catwalk. See the latest womenswear brought to life as the models show you how to build looks and ranges from the show floor itself. 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Minimum order quantities remain one of the biggest friction points in sourcing. Brands and retailers can be locked into volume, tying up cash, and driving overproduction –making it hard to be agile and responsive.  
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    This session opens up the less visible side of fashion careers, exploring the roles, skills and pathways that students often overlook. Expect insight into where the real opportunities are and how to position yourself for them 
    • The Source Catwalk
    Source Catwalk
    Be Inspired and start your responsible buying journey at the Source catwalk. See the latest womenswear brought to life as the models show you how to build looks and ranges from the show floor itself