Deep dive into fashion's sourcing and supply chain and discover SOURCING by Informa's growing community through exclusive editorials and actionable guides.
SEASONAL EDITORIAL
REDEFINING FASHION SOURCING: SUSTAINABILITY, RESILIENCE, AND INNOVATION
Disruption, sustainability demands, and global uncertainty are reshaping the sourcing landscape. Here’s how resilience, diversification, and collaboration are redefining best practices.
THE SOURCE FOR COMMERCE AND CONNECTION
The August 2025 edition of SOURCING gathered the global fashion community of manufacturers and suppliers across apparel, fashion technology, fabric, trim and print to collaborate, innovate, and do business. Here, we recap some of the key moments from this season's Las Vegas event.
FUTURE PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS
SOURCING’s experts weigh in with proven strategies for surviving and thriving during tumultuous times.
GLOBAL SOURCING, REAL SOLUTIONS
From global manufacturing partners to AI-driven tools and sustainability guidance, SOURCING by Informa's February 2026 once again provided the connections and insights brands need today.
SOURCING 102: MAKING IT REAL
Launching a business requires several essential steps (and some expert guidance) and instituting some foundational business practices to ensure success. Here we get into critical aspects like company formation, asset protection, financing, production, and pricing strategies.
SOURCING LAS VEGAS: WHERE BIG IDEAS BLOOM
The February 2025 edition of SOURCING by Informa gathered the global fashion community of manufacturers and suppliers across fashion technology, fabric, trim and print to collaborate, innovate, and do business. Here, we recap some of the key moments from this season's event.
FASHION TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS: REGULATIONS, COMPLIANCE, AND DISCLOSURE
With new EU and US sustainability regulations for fashion and textiles around disclosure and traceability either in force or on the horizon, brands and retailers, sourcing teams, suppliers, manufacturers and technology partners must prepare for compliance.
SUSTAINABILITY AND POLICY
Government regulations that support sustainable practices are becoming more common, and a topic three industry experts discussed on the education stage at the August edition of SOURCING by Informa Las Vegas.
SOURCING 101: IT STARTS HERE
Prepare to source like a pro. Whether you're a career professional or a budding designer, SOURCING by Informa caters to all business needs. Review our event checklist for all the tools you need to invest in the right partners, products, and processes.
HOW TO START A FOOTWEAR BRAND
Footwear industry veteran Len Pesko took the stage at SOURCING by Informa to share the basics footwear entrepreneurs need to know to build the next great shoe company.
BRINGING A WORLD OF INTERNATIONAL STYLE TO LAS VEGAS
Our Las Vegas event showcased a robust assortment of manufacturers, suppliers, tech solutions, learning opportunities, and networking to create a must-attend destination for sourcing pros of all levels.
BEST IN CLASS: LEARNING FROM SOURCING BY INFORMA LAS VEGAS
Onsite seminars provided insight into color trends, nearshoring, and fashion technology.
SOURCING EDITORIAL: NEARSHORING
For U.S.-based companies, manufacturing in the Western Hemisphere should be part of a well-thought-out, diversified sourcing strategy.
SUSTAINABLE FROM THE START
Creating new systems with an emphasis on circularity is key to the future of our industry, and our planet.
INTELLIGENCE BRIEFING
Going beyond transactions, SOURCING by Informa’s perceptive sessions offered valuable market data.
BUILDING AN EMPIRE
What every fashion sourcing entrepreneur needs to know to get product into the market.
GLOBAL CONNECTIONS: CREATING INTERNATIONAL OPPORTUNITY
The global sourcing community gathered in Las Vegas for meaningful connections, learning, and discovery at the February 2024 edition of SOURCING by Informa.
VALIDATING THE VISION
SOURCING by Informa provides crucial insights into economic impact and upcoming legislative directives that will most likely influence business operations in the near future.
TOGETHER BY DEFINITION
As part of our ongoing partnership with Hey Social Good to promote eco-friendly practices, discover how we're helping brands create more responsible products in our latest editorial.
COUNTRY & REGION GUIDES
Explore the manufacturing strengths, production advantages, and diverse worldwide offerings with our Country and Region Guides - from Africa, Türkiye, Brazil, and Egypt, to Mexico, Peru, and The United States of America. Check back periodically as new guides are added.
Country Guide: India
Africa
Türkiye
Colombia
Egypt
Brazil
Mexico
Pakistan
Peru
USA
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