Suzanne Ellingham, Sourcing Director, Source Fashion says, “We are extremely excited to be welcoming manufacturers, designers, and producers from 30 countries including new regions like Ethiopia, Mongolia, and the Philippines to the show in July. Thousands of buyers, sourcing, and procurement teams have already registered to attend knowing that Source Fashion is the only UK platform to offer such variety, assurance, and newness.”

Connecting global manufacturers and suppliers to buyers who want the security in knowing every conversation is one that could lead to a new range creation, Source Fashion is the gateway to retail for manufacturers and suppliers from across the world. From raw materials, fabrics, trims, and packaging, all the way through to contract manufacturers offering in house design services, the show brings the inspiration and tools together in one exciting destination to bring new ranges to life.

Designers can delve into a world of newness, looking at the latest designs, fabrics, and accessories to draw inspiration from. Sourcing and Procurement teams can meet with international garment manufacturers and discuss how to bring their range to life. Buyers can even go into the finer details, looking at trims and fixtures for finishing touches, or start closer to the course and speak with yarn manufacturers to look at options for creating bespoke materials.

Fairs and More Inc, a subsidiary of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), brings Filipino fashion to the fore in the UK, showcasing the rich heritage, incredible talent, and the forward-thinking nature of the region’s producers and artisans. With a mix of traditional fabrics, embroidery, and patterns, blended seamlessly with modern fashion trends, step into a world of vibrant colours, intricate designs, and boundless creativity as Fairs and More Inc presents Filipino companies who are championing creativity with sustainability.

Artisanat Handmade create timeless everyday staples including resort wear and swimwear. Lin-Ay by Binky Pitogo is a clothing brand offering contemporary Filipiniana designs infusing modernity to the Philippine National costume. Lin-Ay was launched in 2019 with an advocacy to use fashion as a vehicle to empower and give job opportunities to women in small communities and to promote sustainability and inclusive growth by sourcing fabrics from weaving communities from the different regions of the country, local artisan sewers and embroiderers.

Established in 1986, Orient Meadow Export Corporation offers a wide range of straw hats and bags, craft and home décor using the natural, abundant and biodegradable raw materials, including abaca, buntal, sabutan, rafia, rattan, buri, pandan, and tinalac, that are endemic to the Philippines.

Another UK first, the Ethiopian pavilion will welcome eight exhibitors, including Demka Group, producers of sustainably produced high-end garments, collection-based brands, active and corporate garments. Exporting to Europe, Scandinavia and the US, Isabella Socks Manufacturing has over 50 years’ experience manufacturing socks and tights and has Oeko-Tex, GOTS, and Naturaline certification.