Source Fashion, Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, is excited to announce the launch of its informative new podcast series, ‘Honest, Not Perfect’, in collaboration with leading retail trends consultancy Insider Trends. This innovative podcast dives deep into the world of sustainable sourcing with industry experts including Retail 100 and AllSaints founder Stuart Trevor, offering actionable insights and unfiltered discussions on helping retail become more responsible.
Introducing: Honest, Not Perfect
Designed for sustainability professionals and retail innovators, the Honest, Not Perfect podcast focuses on progress over perfection. Co-hosted by Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director at Source Fashion, and Jack Stratten of Insider Trends, the series features candid conversations with industry disruptors, thought leaders and experts, exploring the stories, strategies, and solutions shaping the future of responsible retail.
Official Podcast Partner: Insider Trends
As a trusted voice in retail innovation, Insider Trends collaborates with the world’s leading brands to identify emerging trends and shape strategic solutions. Together with Source Fashion, Insider Trends will drive thought-provoking dialogue to address the challenges and opportunities of building a more ethical and sustainable retail landscape.
Suzanne Ellingham, Event Director of Source Fashion says, “Honest, Not Perfect reflects the conversations around sourcing and sustainability progress and the real need to share insight, not just in terms of what is going well, but also the bumps in that road. We’ve committed to honest conversations about making retail more sustainable, sourcing more ethical, and teaming up with the industry’s leading innovators and disruptors to explore the stories, strategies, and solutions that are shaping the future of responsible retail. Our dedication to sustainable sourcing remains a firm fixture for the future. The drive to innovate, collaborate and reduce environmental impact continues to affect the fashion, home, and gift industries (for both businesses and consumers), making 2025 a year full of promise and potential.”
The Honest, Not Perfect podcast invites listeners to rethink sustainability in retail and embrace the journey of improvement, not perfection. The first episode is available now at Honest, not Perfect Ep 1: Planning for the unexpected – managing risk in an uncertain world with Anna Berry – Source Fashion 2025.
Episode 1: Planning for the Unexpected – Managing Risk in an Uncertain World
- Guest: Anna Berry, Retail 100
- Synopsis: This episode examines how businesses can navigate uncertainty, anticipate global disruptions, and adapt to a rapidly changing landscape.
Episode 2: Sustainability vs. Profit Priorities
- Guests: Sara Allbright and Neil Amer, Retail 100
- Synopsis: A deep dive into balancing sustainability with profitability. The episode offers practical strategies for businesses to prioritise environmental goals while remaining financially viable.
Episode 3: A Clothing Company that Doesn’t Produce any Clothes
- Guest: Stuart Trevor, Founder of AllSaints and Stuart Trevor
- Synopsis: Is this the future of fashion? Stuart Trevor’s vision reimagines sustainable business models with a clothing brand made entirely from existing garments.
Listen Now: Episodes will be available on all major podcast platforms or visit https://www.source-fashion.com/content-hub/honest-not-perfect-podcast to listen.
Visit www.sourcefashion.com for updates on upcoming episodes and guest speakers, as well as information on the next edition of Source Fashion, on 18th – 20th February 2025 at Olympia London.
As Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion brings together a global community of brands, suppliers, and thought leaders to shape the future of ethical and sustainable fashion. Through cutting-edge events, expert-led sessions, and innovative showcases, Source Fashion champions transparency, circularity, and collaboration in the industry.