Helen King is the founder of Blue Eyes Bow Ties The challenge of scaling a handmade brand Helen, the founder of Blue Eyes Bow Ties, had spent 7 years growing her business, offering a constantly changing collection of smart, quirky, […]
Parasol Insure offers specialist A-rated business insurance cover for the UK textile industry. In this masterclass especially for Make it British members, Tony Gutteridge from Parasol Insure explains everything you need to know about the insurance cover your textile business
Britain has fallen out of the top ten manufacturing nations for the first time since the Industrial Revolution according to analysis by manufacturer trade body Make UK. We’re now in twelfth place behind Germany, Italy and France. In this interview
There are a lot of great British menswear brands out there. But which ones are the best? And what makes them so great? In this article, we’ll take a look at the best on offer for UK clothing for men
In a world filled with choices, it can be overwhelming when it comes to deciding what to wear. But when it comes to British women’s clothing brands, there are many that stand out from the fast fashion alternatives on the
Britain is renowned for its high quality, stylish design and luxurious fabrics in the home textiles industry. From traditional styles to modern interpretations, British brands are some of the most sought-after when it comes to selecting the best for our
A definitive list of the top 30 British-made bag brands We’ve put together a list of British-made bags from UK-made brands for every occasion, purpose and size. Our list is brimming with great design, materials and craftsmanship. All made right here in
Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, in a UK garment factory This article explores the common reasons why brands might hesitate to manufacture locally and aims to debunk these myths, offering a fresh perspective on the untapped potential of
We need to talk about BooHoo, and what they have done to the garment making industry in Leicester… Buckle up, this is not a pleasant ride. At its peak, BooHoo was making 1.5 MILLION garments a week in Leicester. Yes,
Make it British has been championing UK manufacturing and local sourcing since 2011. As someone who has over 30 years experience as a designer and fashion buyer working with both local and global supply chains in the fashion industry, to
