Interviews
Meet the Maker: Keith Hanshaw, The Leather Satchel Co.
We interview Keith Hanshaw, Managing Director and Master Craftsman at The Leather Satchel Co. Hi Keith, can you introduce us to The Leather…
Meet the Maker: Bespoke jewellery manufacturer David Law
We chat to bespoke jewellery manufacturer David Law about his Your Personal Jewellery business David, can you tell us why you launched ‘Your…
'How I launched my British-made handbag business' with Isabelle Ugochukwu of Isabella Queen
Founder and creative director of Isabella Queen, Isabelle Ugochukwu, on how she launched her luxury British handbag brand, life after Brexit, and what her top…
Meet the Manufacturer: Ben Lowe and his Griplock socks
We catch up with Meet the Manufacturer Innovation Accelerator 2016 winner Ben Lowe about his company’s winning innovation, Griplock socks. As part of…
A spot of afternoon tea with Tara Palmer-Tomkinson
We enjoy an afternoon tea and chat with Tara Palmer-Tomkinson about her brand Desiderata London and the wardrobe-revolutionising ‘Kubbi’ We were invited…
Designer interview: Iona Inglesby from DNA personalised design start-up Dot One
We catch up with our Designer’s Den winner, Iona Inglesby about her fascinating concept, Dot One. As part of Meet the Manufacturer conference we…
The history of UK sock manufacturer Pantherella
We chat to Justin Hall, chief executive of UK sock manufacturer Pantherella about their long history, their Leicester factory and their exciting future …
Designer Interview: Alexander Joey Hui, Master & Apprentice
We chat to Master & Apprentice owner, Alexander Joey Hui, about the launch of his brand, the value of craftsmanship and how he hopes succeed without…
Designer Interview: Suse Fletcher, Co-Founder of Superlove Merino
We ask Suse Fletcher to share with us the magic of Merino wool, the fabric that every parent should know about and how she…
Designer Interview: Sally and Lettie Pattinson from The Design Studio
We interview the Mother and Daughter duo behind the faux fur bomber jackets that are taking Instagram by storm We met Sally and Lettie…
Designer Interview: Peter Marigold, Creator of FORMcard
We interview Peter Marigold, creator of FORMcard, the UK-made instant mouldable fixing product. FORMcard is a recent Kickstarter Campaign that we spotted that…
Designer Interview: Nayna McIntosh, founder of new womenswear brand Hope
We talk to ex-retailer Nayna McIntosh about her most personal project to date, her new womenswear label Hope When Nayna McInstosh approached Make it…
Designer Interview: Talia Hussain, founder of Ramnation Knitwear
We tackle supply chain transparency, poverty wages, toxic chemicals and social injustice with Talia Hussain at knitwear brand Ramnation At this time of…
As holiday season begins we chat to L&S Prints about Caseskinz
We interview Jayne Seaton at L&S Prints about personalising your luggage with their new Caseskinz The schools have broken up and the British weather…
Designer Interview: Isobel Ridley, founder of Lavender Hill Clothing
We chat with Isobel Ridley, founder of Lavender Hill Clothing about Clapham, Leicestershire, Scotland and beyond. Twenty-four year old Isobel Ridley founded Lavender Hill…
Interview with Leonard Hawkins at fabric brand Bysshe
‘British manufacturing is down but not out’ says Leonard Hawkins, in this interview about his sustainable fabric brand Bysshe Can you tell me a…
A visit to Lancashire Manufacturers – Day Three
The final day of my tour of the factories in Lancashire One of the British-made brands that I really admire is Walsh. Their…
A visit to Lancashire Manufacturers – Day Two
A report from my second day visiting the mills and factories of Lancashire First stop on day two of my tour of Lancashire…
A visit to Lancashire Manufacturers – Day One
There are more people employed in textiles in Lancashire than any other UK region, according to a recently published report. I decided to go…
We snuggle down for a chat with Louise Jones from Arctic Cabins
We interview Louise Jones from Arctic Cabins Ltd, the Barbecue Cabin manufacturer and retailer With Christmas just around the corner we could not give you a…
Interview: Joel Chudleigh, co-founder of Made to Last
We interview Joel Chudleigh, co-founder of Made to Last, the online store connecting people with well designed products that stand the test of time…
Designer Interview: Tim Hardy, Worcestershire Leather Co.
We chat to leather craftsman Tim Hardy to find out more about his business, The Worcestershire Leather Company Tim Hardy has been crafting…
Meet the Designer: Holly Hastings of Love Holly
We interview Holly Hastings, the founder of British-made womenswear label love holly to find out why her clothing is so effortless and easy…