Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, running from 18th – 20th February 2025 at Olympia London, has announced a sneak preview of seminars and speakers, including All Saints founder Stuart Trevor, Nobody’s Child founder Andrew Xeni, Safia Minney MBE, and the debut of Source Debates.
Debuting at the February show, Source Debates will tackle some of the most pressing and provocative topics in sustainable fashion.
This space invites attendees to engage in open dialogue alongside industry experts, other fashion brands and retailers, and sustainability and sourcing professionals. The space will challenge the status quo and explore actionable solutions to the industry’s toughest issues.
Designed to be an interactive forum, Source Debates provides a platform for honest discussion to connect with peers and debate sustainable fashion's future.
It’s a unique opportunity to learn and uncover fresh perspectives on what meaningful change could look like. Expect to hear from speakers including Simon Platts, co-founder of Recomme; social entrepreneur Safia Minney MBE; Mike Coates from the CMA; fashion futurist Geraldine Wharry; and many more to be confirmed.
The speaker programme on the Source Catwalk Stage opens on Tuesday at 11:30 am with a panel discussion between Charlotte Pumford, Head of Sustainability at Vivo Footwear, and Jackie Andrews-Udall, Sustainability Director, Johnston’s of Elgin, on ‘From fast fashion to circularity—encouraging consumers to embrace sustainable fashion models.’
Moderated by Andrew Goodacre, CEO of the British Independent Retailers Association.