UK Craftsmanship To Take the Spotlight with FEL and ATMF at Source Fashion

As the countdown begins to Source Fashion at Olympia London (13th –15th January 2026), organisers unveil the full programme for its brand-new immersive stage, Fashion Deconstructed – a hands-on destination designed to spotlight the craftsmanship, skills and people behind responsible fashion production.

Launching this season in response to growing demand for transparency, authenticity and locally rooted supply chains, Fashion Deconstructed places the making of fashion firmly centre stage. Across three days, visitors will be invited to engage directly with techniques including weaving, repair, upcycling and live production demonstrations, gaining rare insight into how garments are created, cared for and given extended life.

Alongside the new stage, Source Fashion continues to strengthen its commitment to UK-based manufacturing, with key industry partners actively supporting British suppliers and skills development across the show floor.

Fashion-Enter Ltd, one of the UK’s leading ethical manufacturers and skills providers, will have a dedicated stand at Source Fashion, offering visitors direct access to expertise in garment production, training and sustainable manufacturing solutions. In addition, Fashion-Enter will host one of the interactive sessions within Fashion Deconstructed, reinforcing the vital role of repair, longevity and skills education in the future of fashion.

(FEL stand at Source London July 2025)

Further strengthening the UK focus, the Apparel and Textile Manufacturers Federation (ATMF) returns for the second time with dedicated rail space supporting Leicester-based manufacturers, making it easier for buyers to connect directly with UK suppliers. The initiative reflects a growing shift towards reshoring, shorter supply chains and renewed confidence in British manufacturing capability.

(ATMF stand at Source Fashion July 2025)

Together, these initiatives underline Source Fashion’s mission to champion ethical production, practical solutions and investment in domestic supply chains at a time when resilience and transparency are more important than ever.

Fashion Deconstructed Programme Highlights

Across all three days, Fashion Deconstructed invites buyers, designers and sourcing professionals to step inside the making of fashion – exploring material intelligence, craft skills and production techniques that underpin high-quality, responsible design.

(FEL offers repair services to clients as well as providing twice-monthly community sessions as above)

Tuesday 13th January

11:00 – 12:00
Repair & Upcycling Workshop: Giving Your Clothes a Second Life
Hosted by Fashion-Enter Ltd, this interactive workshop invites visitors to roll up their sleeves and explore the fundamentals of visible mending, garment repair and creative upcycling. Led by expert makers, the session demonstrates simple, practical techniques that extend the life of clothing, reduce textile waste and empower individuals to take a more active role in garment care.
Due to high demand, this session will run every day of the show.

12:00 – 13:00
Reworking Waste: The Elvis & Kresse Leather Workshop
Hosted by luxury leather salvage pioneers Elvis & Kresse, this hands-on session reveals how rescued leather offcuts are transformed into refined, functional pieces. Visitors will take part in cutting and crafting processes, seeing first-hand how waste materials can be elevated through design, skill and intention.

Wednesday 14th January

11:00 – 12:00
The Handloom in Motion: Live Weaving Demonstration
An evocative journey through one of fashion’s oldest crafts, this live demonstration takes audiences from raw fibre through hand-spinning, loom set-up and cloth creation. A rare opportunity to witness traditional textile skills up close and reconnect with the origins of fabric production.
Also repeated on Thursday.

14:00 – 15:00
LaundRE’s Reprocessing in Action: Live Circular Denim Demo
LaundRE showcases its innovative denim reprocessing technology using laser and ozone systems to break down, recondition and renew worn denim. This live session brings circularity to life, offering an unfiltered look at how post-consumer textiles can be re-engineered for reuse.

Thursday 15th January

As Source Fashion draws to a close, Fashion Deconstructed remains a vibrant hub of live making, insight and skills exchange. Visitors will have final opportunities to revisit key demonstrations, engage with makers and deepen their understanding of responsible, craft-led production – from circular denim to traditional weaving.

View the complete Fashion Deconstructed schedule and full seminar programme:
www.source-fashion.com/seminars 

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