FEL and FTA To Showcase Practical Skills and Repair at Fashion Deconstructed During The July Edition of Source Fashion 

Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) and the Fashion Technology Academy (FTA) will play a leading role in the return of Fashion Deconstructed at Source Fashion this July, bringing practical skills, craftsmanship and circular solutions to the forefront of the fashion sourcing conversation.

(Source Fashion January edition – catwalk area)

Returning for an expanded programme at Source Fashion, taking place from 7th – 9th July 2026 at Excel London, Fashion Deconstructed has been designed to reconnect the fashion industry with the people, processes and skills behind responsible fashion production. Through live demonstrations, practical workshops and educational sessions, the feature will offer buyers, brands and sourcing professionals a unique opportunity to engage directly with the craftsmanship and technical expertise that underpin modern manufacturing.

As part of the three-day programme, FEL will showcase its commitment to sustainable manufacturing, skills development and circular fashion through live demonstrations from the FEL Repair Centre. Visitors will gain first-hand insight into garment repair, product longevity and the growing importance of extending the life of clothing through circular business models, resale and repair services.

The demonstrations will highlight the practical skills required to support a more responsible fashion industry while reinforcing the value of quality production and aftercare in reducing waste and maximising product lifespan. FEL’s involvement reflects its long-standing commitment to educating both industry professionals and consumers on the importance of repair as a key pillar of a circular fashion economy.

(John’s workshop at Source Fashion in January)

Alongside FEL’s repair expertise, the Fashion Technology Academy (FTA) will provide visitors with the opportunity to explore innovative textile development techniques through interactive workshops led by renowned fashion educator and textile specialist John Herrera. The Fabric Manipulation and Textile Embellishment Workshop will demonstrate creative methods used to transform fabrics into unique and visually impactful surfaces, offering participants valuable hands-on experience and insight into the design and development process.

Together, FEL and the FTA will demonstrate how practical skills, technical knowledge and craftsmanship remain essential to the future of responsible fashion production, supporting the wider Source Fashion content agenda focused on circularity, sustainable sourcing, material innovation, supply chain resilience and regulatory change.

Building on the successful launch of Fashion Deconstructed earlier this year, the July programme has been developed to complement the event’s Catwalk and Debate stages by bringing industry discussions to life through practical, tactile experiences. Visitors will have the opportunity to engage directly with specialists across repair, garment construction, textile development and ethical fashion manufacturing, gaining a deeper understanding of how products are made, repaired, constructed and ultimately valued throughout their lifecycle.

The programme reflects a growing industry appetite to understand not only what products are being sourced, but how they are made, repaired, constructed and valued. As brands and buyers face increasing pressures around sustainability, compliance, transparency and commercial performance, Fashion Deconstructed provides a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the people, materials and techniques shaping the future of responsible fashion production.

Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion, said: “Following the launch of Fashion Deconstructed, one of the strongest pieces of feedback we received was how valuable visitors found the opportunity to physically engage with the processes behind fashion production. There is a growing desire across the industry to better understand not just what we are sourcing, but how it is made, repaired, constructed and valued throughout its lifecycle.

“Fashion Deconstructed plays an important role within the wider Source Fashion content programme because it transforms industry conversations into practical experiences. Whether visitors are exploring garment repair, learning about textile craftsmanship or understanding ethical production techniques, the feature is designed to reconnect sourcing professionals with the knowledge and skills behind fashion production. As the industry continues to navigate evolving regulatory, commercial and sustainability challenges, we believe there is real value in creating opportunities for people to better understand materials, processes and long-term product value.”

Find out more about exhibiting or attending Source Fashion from 7th – 9th July 2026 here.