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  A momentous stage has been reached in the ethical evolution of the major international fashion weeks; London Fashion Week (LFW) has become the first of the “big four” to prohibit wild animal skins as well as fur on its runways.  The news of the ban was confirmed by David Leigh-Pemberton, deputy director of policy and engagement at the British Fashion Council (BFC), in a speech to Parliament.  A fur-free policy had already been in place for LFW since last December. This latest announcement means that from early 2025 onwards, neither real fur nor exotic skins will be shown by brands at any editions of the clothing trade show.  When designers apply to feature at LFW from now on, they will be asked to agree to these conditions.  “The standards we apply to designers… continue to evolve”  In setting out the BFC’s modified stance, Mr Leigh-Pemberton drew attention to the “constructive challenges” that such organisations as Fur Free Britain and Collec...

  2025 may be a New Year, but some things about the fashion sphere certainly won’t change in that year – such as the importance of the sector continuing to optimise its sustainability practices.  So, the return of the responsible fashion show Source Fashion, scheduled for Olympia London from 18 th to 20 th February, will be a timely one.  The event is expected to bring together hundreds of makers and manufacturers from such major sourcing regions as the UK, Turkey, India, Taiwan, China, Ethiopia, France, and Portugal. In one location in the English capital, international makers and manufacturers will have the opportunity to engage with the UK fashion buying community.  What can attendees expect from the leading European responsible fashion event?  Raw materials, fabrics, trims, packaging, and contract manufacturing services are all expected to be on display, and playing major parts in the conversation, at Source Fashion 2025. These elements, combined...