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20-09-2025
Newsletter 9th July 2025
Record Breaking Opening Day at Source Fashion
Source Fashion, Europe’s premier responsible sourcing show, kicked off at Olympia London yesterday, Tuesday, 8th July and reported a record-breaking opening day. The trade event drew in sourcing professionals and buyers from industry giants like John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, and All Saints, all exploring sustainable innovations from 250 manufacturers across 22 regions.
UK-based producers including Fashion-Enter Ltd and Source Fashion partner –ATMF, accompanied by 7 Leicester-based manufacturers, also have stands at the event, showcasing the role of local, ethical manufacturing in reshaping fashion’s future. Through standout features like the Source Catwalk and the Source Debates stage, the event highlights actionable solutions—like resale, reuse, and post-growth business models—that align closely with the goals of Net Zero Week.
This timely overlap underscores the urgent need for cross-sector collaboration and scalable transformation—core themes of Net Zero Week, which runs from 5–11 July. As businesses across fashion and beyond respond to consumer demands for greater transparency, sessions such as When Will Consumers Really Pay More? and Fewer Products, Bigger Impact? reveal the systemic shifts required to drive ethical growth and cut emissions.
Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion said: “The energy on the show floor today has been incredible. We’ve welcomed record numbers of engaged purposeful visitors, from independent retailers to global brands, all here to explore new, responsible ways of doing business with new partners. What’s really exciting is that this isn’t just a sourcing show, it’s become a space for honest conversations, innovation, and real collaboration. The response to our content programme, on the Source Catwalk and Source Debates stage, shows just how hungry the industry is for transparency and change, and to have honest conversations about how we drive that change together. Seeing our community here with such intent on day one sets the tone for a powerful few days ahead.”
Source Fashion trade event runs until 4pm Thursday 10th July tap here to register your attendance and come and meet members from the FEL team on stand F53 and ATMF on stand F61.
APPG Launches a New Website
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Ethics and Sustainability in Fashion has launched a new website, offering a central hub for updates, reports, and upcoming initiatives. Reformed in 2020 and officially reconvened in March 2025 under Chair Rosie Wrighting MP, the APPG continues to champion meaningful dialogue on fashion’s ethical and environmental impact. With Fashion-Enter Ltd / FashionCapital on the board and Fashion Roundtable as Secretariat, the site reflects the group’s renewed focus on collaboration between policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators working to shape a more sustainable and ethical fashion future.
Tap here to visit the new APPG website
Threadchain Receives First Orders
Last week we announced the soft launch of ThreadChain – a new digital platform by ATMF created to support and elevate Leicester’s factories, designers, and fashion creatives by opening up direct-to-consumer sales and made-to-order garment production. And already the site has received consumer sales and requests for made to order, including an exclusive gown for an international event!
New products are being added weekly, to find out more visit www.threadchain.co.uk
Latest From Leicester
Members of the FTA Leicester attended the De Montfort University Contour catwalk show presenting the Class of 2025, specialising in lingerie and swimwear. The quality of design on display was exceptional and it’s clear to see why DMU continue to be a leader for education in this sector.
Leicester’s current cohort of Level 1 stitching and pattern learners have just completed their courses, and great news, in the final week one learner gained employment with Basic Premier Ltd.
The Leicester campus will be welcoming a new cohort starting next Monday 14th July, please contact Divya divya@fashion-enter.com if you are interested and would like to know more.
Courses Workshops and Masterclasses
Roll-on courses:
Available at all campuses Islington, Haringey and Leicester.
Diploma in Fashion Design and Business
Patterns:
15 July – 4-Day Trouser and Dress Block Pattern Cutting course – FC Designer Workspace – £150 + eventbrite fee
Stitching:
12th July – Saturday Stitching Club – Introduction to Sewing – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fee
16 July – 3-Day Introduction to Industrial Sewing and Garment Making – FC Designer Workspace – £135 + eventbrite fee
Draping:
26th July & 2nd Aug – Introduction to Draping in 2 Saturday sessions – FC Designer Workspace – £90 + eventbrite fee
Illustration:
12th & 19th July – Introduction to Fashion Illustration in 2 Sessions – FC Designer Workspace – £90 + eventbrite fee
Upcycling:
14th July – 1-Day Beginners Upcycling Workshop – FC Designer Workspace – £45 + eventbrite fee
29th July – Free Drop In Repair / Upcycling – FC Designer Collective shop – free please register your place
Advice and Support:
14th August UK V’s Overseas Sourcing with Caroline Ash, free, 12:30 – 1:30 – please register and a Zoom link will be sent to you closer to the date
For all course enquiries contact: education@fashion-enter.com or call 0208 809 3311
This Week on FashionCapital…
Net Zero Week 2025: A National Call to Climate Action
And Finally…Hope-FX #2
The second cohort of Hope-FX participants are preparing to photograph their final t-shirt and product designs. Yesterday, 8th July, Norv from The Bureau, ran through the photoshoot plan, due to take place at The Bureau studio next week, the group are already buzzing with excitement! More on this soon.
Until next time, have a great week.
From the Team at FashionCapital
