Honest, Not Perfect

In this onsite episode, James Sleater of Buffalo Systems joins Suzanne Ellingham to explore how circularity, durability and repair can and should be a commercial reality for fashion.From designing products that last, to using storytelling as a true point of differentiation, this conversation unpacks what it takes to build credibility and what makes a brand like Buffalo stand the test of time 

Recorded live at Source Fashion Jan 2026, Kresse Wesling (Elvis & Kresse) unpacks the uncomfortable truths behind sustainable fashion.From EPR and circularity to wage parity and supply chain realities, this conversation challenges the gap between ambition and action, and questions whether the industry is truly set up to deliver on its promises.

The hard truths of building circularity at scale In this episode, we sit down with Christina Dean, Founder of Redress and The R Collective, to unpack the uncomfortable truths behind scaling circularity in fashion. This is not a surface-level sustainability conversation. It’s a grounded, systems-focused discussion on what circular fashion would actually require -operationally, commercially and culturally.

Ep 19: Ethical fashion, fair living wages & reducing overconsumption  In this episode, Sophie Lane joins us to unpack the model behind SOKO Kenya - a brand rooted in fair living wages, transparent supply chains, and responsible production. We explore how SOKO Kenya challenges fast fashion norms by prioritising artisan empowerment, community development, and long-term sustainability over profit-driven overproduction. 

In this episode, we sit down with Matt Dehaty - former Buying Director at Nike and Gymshark, to unpack what it really takes to lead product, build winning teams, and create culture-shifting apparel at global scale. Matt shares the lessons he learned steering two industry giants, the mindset shifts that shaped his approach to performance and lifestyle product, and why he’s now channeling all of that experience into launching his own clothing line built around premium, modern rugby shirts.

Three conversations, three angles on fashion’s future: Isabelle Meira's founder opens up about the realities of scaling a purpose-led swimwear brand, Ross Barry from Reskinned dives into how resale can help retailers tackle overproduction and protect margins, and the former CEO of Jigsaw shares what authentic leadership looks like in an industry under pressure. 

We speak with Mark Sumner (WRAP) on what it really takes to rethink the fashion system, and with Marguerite Le Rolland (Euromonitor International) on how to predict the unpredictable through commodities pricing. Together, they unpack how the industry can shift from reactive to resilient. 

A live, onsite special - Aminah Hanif talks to some of the speakers from Source Fashion July 2025 on circularity, identity and inclusion in fashion. Berni Yates from CSM, Bay Garnett Second-hand Fashion Pioneer and Helena Mansell-Stopher, CEO of Products of Change

Scaling with purposeThe founder of Adversatile Artists - a small ethical business on a mission to grow without compromising its values - discusses the challenges of scaling sustainably, balancing creativity with commerce, and why building an ethical brand today matters more than ever. 

The building blocks of retail resilience Live from Source Fashion, retail commentator Mark Faithfull explores what is fuelling true resilience in retail. Covering AI, consumer behaviour and innovation - Mark gives sage advice on priorities every retailer needs to focus on over the next few months.

Live from Source Fashion July 2025, Nick shares all on takeback schemes to resale models, and from designing with end-of-life in mind to driving mindset shifts in consumers. We unpack how small brands like Neem can influence system-wide change, what circularity really looks like in practice, and how different demographics are responding to more responsible models of fashion.

Inside the fashion system with Products of ChangeFrom shifting KPIs and influencing change at the leadership level, to building cross-sector collaboration and redesigning systems for long-term sustainability, Helena shares a bold vision for reshaping the business of fashion

Bay Garnett joins us to explore the emotional, cultural and environmental power of secondhand fashion. From her early love of thrifting to how resale is reshaping our values, Bay shares where she believes secondhand fits in today’s society and why it holds the key to a more conscious and creative future.

Thread by thread - rethinking fashion's value with Mark Sumner, Policy Lead, WRAPSustainability expert Mark Sumner unpacks how transparency, identity, and circularity can reshape fashion’s future - from supply chains to consumer culture. With wit and wisdom (and a surprising love for cotton spinning), he makes us consider how extend the value of textiles.

The preloved fashion revolution Ross Barry, co-founder of Reskinned, traces the brand’s origin, the long-standing British knack for textile reuse, and the generational pivot toward planet-friend, second-hand style

Doing more with less. From a career starting out in packaging to now leading design at a powerhouse brand, Hayley outlines how to scale back the noise, and create unforgettable brand experiences 

Safia Minney on ethical fashion, fair labor and hard truths in the supply chain From personal experiences in South Asia to the evolving challenges of ethical fashion, Safia explores the realities of responsible sourcing and how passion can drive real industry change. 

Responsible retail in unexpected placesSustainability isn’t just for retailers - Claire Bevan reveals how heritage sites and cultural institutions are making an impact through collaboration and innovation.

 The future of ethical sourcing and brand responsibility with Simon Platts In this episode, Simon Platts reflects on his ethical sourcing journey, the trade-offs brands face, and the urgent changes needed in the industry. What should young sourcing professionals know? Listen in for key insights. 

A clothing company that doesn't produce any clothes Is this the future of fashion? Stuart Trevor’s vision reimagines sustainable business models with a clothing brand made entirely from existing garments

The big question here is how do businesses practically navigate the now, whilst also managing sustainability as a priority? 

When businesses are focused on the now, how to they plan for the future, and more importantly, how to they learn to take notice of global events and plan for the impact that they will undoubtably have?