Europe’s leading responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion has announced British fashion designer Patrick McDowell as the show’s responsible fashion keynote speaker.
McDowell will be in conversation with fashion stylist Rebekah Roy at 2pm on Sunday 18th February. PATRICK MCDOWELL is an independent brand based in the heart of London with sustainability at the core of its ethos. Founded in 2018 by designer Patrick McDowell, the brand has solidified itself as a leading voice on the global fashion stage embodying the designer’s mission for reinventing luxury through a sustainable mindset.
Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing, Source Fashion says, “I have followed Patrick’s work since his debut in 2018, and when we launched Source Fashion I knew that he would be the perfect keynote. Creating made-to-order pieces in limited quantities using reclaimed fabrics, ethically produced materials as well as trying to maintain a low carbon footprint with all the designs, is no mean feat on the world stage. I can’t wait to hear him talk about his journey and vision for sustainability in fashion.”
After graduating from the prestigious Central Saint Martins, McDowell has strived to reinvent the role of a fashion designer as we know it today. Showcasing their debut collection at London Fashion Week in 2018, the designer has since captivated the industry whilst gaining the recognition of titans who share Patrick’s vision for redesigning and creating an accessible circular solution and system that creativity can flourish within.
Underpinning all that McDowell does is the designer’s critical belief in the power of community and craftsmanship. Through the combination of traditional techniques and designing with moral practice whilst equally enabling brands and their teams the tools they need to create lasting change, brings together McDowell’s statement that collaboration provides collective creative success.
Throughout the designer’s career trajectory, McDowell has always remained a storyteller. Incorporating both the designer’s history and advocacy for inspiring long-term meaningful impact through the pivotal narratives he presents within their collections. Timeless, elegant, collaborative, and political, McDowell’s world stitches together a pioneering message of both resilience and beauty.
The Source Fashion content programme will include immersive catwalk shows featuring McDowell’s latest designs, as well as insightful seminars led by industry professionals and informative panel discussions presenting and discussing the latest trends, innovations, and topics in responsible and sustainable manufacturing.
The gateway to the UK fashion industry, Source Fashion takes place on 18th – 20th February at Olympia London putting international manufacturers and suppliers at the fingertips of UK brands.
Visit https://www.source-fashion.com/ for more information.
