Interviews
How to build your British-made brand with Ruth Farrell
Starting a British-made fashion brand? Watch our video interview with fashion consultant and British-made brand owner Ruth Farrell, to gain valuable insight into...
Why all brands need a clear vision of the future to succeed with Charlotte Meek
Charlotte Meek, the founder of Yorkshire brand The Stitch Society, delivers a fascinating talk. She discusses branding and growing your business in the...
Understanding knitted fabrics with Rajen Ved of Aristo Fabrics
The variety of knitted fabrics available can be confusing, but understanding the different fabric types is essential when designing fashion. Your fabric choices...
How to become an independent jewellery maker, with Isabella Day
Have you considered making the leap to a more creative career? Isabella Day shares the story of how she started her jewellery business...
Why all designer start-ups should have the know-how to make a garment, with Jenni Sutton of Fashion Enter
Jenni Sutton discusses the importance of technical knowledge and production skills to designers and start-up fashion brands. Fashion Enter is a large, ethical factory...
How to gain investment for your start-up brand with Simon Middleton
Brand guru, Simon Middleton, shares his advice on how to gain investment for your start-up brand and the importance of professionalism. Simon Middleton...
From Tannery to Leathergoods: The History of Tusting
We interview Gillian Tusting, from the family run leathergoods company Tusting The Tusting family counts five generations as part of the English leather...
How I launched my luxury accessories brand with Patrick Morrison of Furious Goose
We interview Patrick Morrison of Furious Goose to find out more about the brand that is disrupting the world of high-end accessories with...
How I grew my British childrenswear brand with Kirsty Hartley of Wild Things
Kirsty Hartley, founder of Wild Things Dresses, talks to us about making the switch from designing for big name brands to growing her...
My journey to becoming a British-made gifts retailer with Kate Tompsett of Happy & Glorious
Find out how Kate Tompsett selects the special products for her Happy & Glorious store and what her customers make of this very...
How I started my printed scarf business with Ruth Dent
Find out how Ruth Dent went from working in IT to becoming an artist and then turning that art into a printed scarf...
Member Spotlight: Innovative textile manufacturer – British Millerain
We speak to Make it British member, British Millerain, UK finishers of waxed cotton cloth for outerwear who have been making innovative textiles...
Wallpaper manufacturer Surface Print talks products, process and progress
We travelled to Lancashire, to visit wallpaper manufacturer Surface Print. Abigail Watson, Surface Print marketing director, talks to us about all things wallpaper, from...
How Crown Northampton's British heritage and quality craftsmanship underpins its success
How has one of the last remaining footwear factories in the UK adapted to the changing industry? We catch up with Chris Woodford...
How a chance meeting at an event led to a very British brand collaboration
After striking up a conversation in the Brand Hall at our Meet the Manufacturer event, four companies who make products in the UK...
How the David Nieper fashion house is tackling the textile industry skills shortage
David Nieper is one of the largest UK clothing manufacturers. We interview MD Christopher Nieper to hear about his ‘just-in-time’ business model and...
Member Spotlight: David Watson, bringing local art to life
The David Watson collection is a collaboration with local artists to create silk scarves and accessories with quintessentially British scenes. We introduce you...
Abbey England support the future of UK saddlery with their scholarship
Abbey England have supplied the equestrian market for over three decades using traditional manufacturing methods and British raw materials from their Walsall foundry...
How to build a successful relationship with your manufacturer with Tiffany London founder of Tiffany Rose and Alie Street
We visit Tiffany London, founder of British brands Tiffany Rose and Alie Street, to hear her advice on how you can build a...
Why you should buy local food, with Jason Crotty, owner of Farmers Choice
We interviewed Jason Crotty, owner of Farmers Choice in Hampshire. Read the interview to find out more about food provenance and why you...
Meet The Maker: The SockMine Make Moves to Reshore Their Sock Manufacturing
Martin Lowe shows us around his Nottinghamshire factory and discusses The SockMine’s aim to reshore their sock manufacturing Martin, thank you for showing...
Member Spotlight: 20th Century Cloth – the Home of Vintage-Inspired Fabric Design
Helen Snell, owner of 20th Century Cloth, designs unique vintage and mid-century inspired patterns available in fashion fabrics, interior fabrics and homeware. We...
Meet The Maker: Behind the Scenes with Freed of London, the Famous Ballet Shoemaker
Freed of London began making ballet shoes in London in the 1930s and continue to produce bespoke shoes for the world’s most prestigious...
Member Spotlight: How The Rose Tree Blossomed into an Award-Winning Skincare Brand
We interview Olga Rumble, founder of British luxury skincare brand, The Rose Tree. The Rose Tree offers customers organic skincare products made with...
