Responsible sourcing show Source Fashion has announced an inspiring line-up of keynote speakers for its upcoming event, running from 18-20 February 2025 at Olympia London.
On Wednesday 19 February, a full day of thought-provoking sessions will be headlined by industry visionaries including All Saints Founder Stuart Trevor, award-winning social entrepreneur Safia Minney, and Andrew Xeni, Founder of Nobody’s Child.
The sessions “will explore critical themes shaping the future of fashion”, from sustainability to circularity and transparency, aiming to equip visitors with actionable insights to transform their brands and business practices.
First up, under the working title of ‘The Urgency of Transparency’ will be Andrew Xeni at 11am. He will discuss how brands can lead the charge in accountability and ethical operations. From unveiling supply chain practices to empowering consumers, the session will highlight the role of transparency in building trust and driving meaningful change in the fashion industry.
Stuart Trevor, Founder of All Saints, Bolongaro Trevor and his new Stuart Trevor brand, will then take the hot seat at 1.30pm to discuss ‘A Clothing Company That Doesn’t Produce Clothes’.
Trevor will showcase how his company is pioneering circularity by transforming pre-owned clothes into desirable fashion pieces. By rethinking the traditional industry model, Trevor will illustrate the potential of upcycling to combat waste and redefine sustainable style.
Finally, at 2.10pm, Safia Minney, an award-winning social entrepreneur, consultant and advisor, who founded REAL Sustainability CIC in 2019, will head up the topic ‘Ecosystem Thinking in Fashion: Redesigning for Regeneration’.
In a panel discussion, Minney will explore strategies to adopt circular and regenerative models, how to scale those practices and foster collaborative supply chain solutions.
Featuring contributions from experts across industries, the session will aim “to empower visitors with practical tools for transformative change”.
The keynote sessions will be complemented by speakers from industry-leading organisations such as John Lewis, Vivo Footwear, Pepsi Co, Kingfisher, and environmental NGO WRAP. The full programme will be revealed in the coming weeks.
