Live Content Feb 2025

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. 

How can fashion brands outsmart fast fashion—educating consumers, pushing sustainability, and building a circular economy in a cutthroat market? 

In a world of fast fashion and instant gratification, the urgency to rethink our consumption patterns and production models has never been greater - but how realistic is this shift in thinking and behaving?

Discuss strategies for fostering alignment, building trust, and integrating sustainability into sourcing decisions and bridging the gap between these critical functions. 

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. 

Explore how The Natural Fibre Company and John Smedley have forged a groundbreaking partnership, transforming heritage craftsmanship and sustainable innovation into a powerful success story. 

This session debates the use of authentic language, building trust, and what could be perceived as (and legally seen as) greenwashing. Through peer discussion and expert insights, we’ll examine the latest guidance on ethical sustainability communication - but also discuss if it's possible to be both authentic and honest (and often imperfect), without being misleading. 

While AI and tech dominate retail buzz, their role in sustainability is often overlooked—this session explores how data-driven innovation can revolutionize fashion’s fight against emissions, with global examples and a vision for a tech-enabled future 

With supply chains shifting and the demand around sustainable and nearshore sourcing growing, North Africa is being touted as the next big thing for the fashion industry. But does it really have what it takes to compete with Asia?

Achieving circularity in fashion isn’t just up to the industry—it requires bold government policies and accountability to drive real, lasting change. 

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. 

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. 

Transparency is no longer optional—it's the key to sustainability, trust, and accountability in fashion, and this session dives into how brands can, and should, lead the charge for meaningful change. 

When policy falls short, where do we turn? How can we collaborate, innovate, and lead the way in driving impactful sustainability initiatives without waiting for government mandates?

Discover why Indonesia stands out in textiles and apparel, as we explore its competitive edge over other emerging markets, strategies for strong supplier relationships, and tips for navigating cultural nuances with confidence 

Can degrowth transform fashion? This panel explores slowing consumption, prioritizing quality over quantity, and extending garment lifecycles to reduce environmental impact, foster ethical consumption, and ensure long-term business survival.

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.  

 

Stuart Trevor’s company is flipping the script on fashion by turning pre-owned clothes into fresh, stylish pieces—proving that upcycling and circularity are the future of sustainable fashion. 

Speculative design is a powerful tool for envisioning and shaping the future at times of broad systemic change. This powerful methodology is used by governments and global companies to navigate long-term risks and opportunities. Is this the way to explore emerging scenarios, during this period of transition that is affecting the fashion industry?

Can collaboration drive fashion’s sustainability shift? Experts explore scaling circular practices, adopting regenerative models, and building stronger supply chain relationships to inspire action and meaningful change.

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 

Navigating emerging markets means balancing risk and opportunity—learn how you can de-risk operations while driving growth and profitability. 

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. 

Fashion has the potential to cut its environmental impact and shake up the industry by ditching old habits and working with regenerative fibers and alternative materials – but how realistic is this?  

This session looks at encouraging small wins, while questioning the common fears surrounding building out sustainable practices and the role storytelling and branding to help overcome these.

As brands push for sustainability, they face the challenge of balancing innovation, risk, and uncertainty—this panel explores how to make sustainability work without stalling progress. 

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. 

Today's workforce craves purpose and impact—this session dives into how the fashion industry can build a culture that aligns with values, drives engagement, and tackles talent retention. 

Why does innovation struggle within fashion and what mechanisms are needed for a better chance at success?

 

Discover how Kingfisher leverages packaging data to fuel compliance, sustainability, and profitability, driving meaningful change across 2,000+ stores and complex global supply chains.