James Sleater, CEO of Buffalo Systems, has been appointed to the Source Fashion Advisory Board. The appointment follows the brand's recent O3 Jacket rollout and ongoing push for UK-based manufacturing.
On The Rest Is Money, Steph McGovern highlighted the company's struggle to bridge the gap between political rhetoric and tangible manufacturing support. She noted that while politicians offer "verbal enthusiasm," they often fail to follow through with "actual solid s- contracts being signed or whatever else." McGovern points to Buffalo Systems as a litmus test for whether the government actually values the heritage outdoor sector.
While Steph McGovern remains skeptical of government promises, the current industry outlook for Buffalo Systems hinges on whether their "make to order" model can withstand the lack of large-scale procurement. The next few months will reveal if the Source Fashion platform provides the policy leverage the company needs to bypass stagnant government channels.
