This week I took a day trip to Leicester to visit manufacturers. What I discovered was far from the doom and gloom that the press would have you believe about the city. Instead I met some of the loveliest people
Two different brand owners got in touch this week, both with the same worry. Their manufacturer was struggling to find work, and unless some new customers turned up soon, they would be going out of business. Could I help? It
As someone who champions UK manufacturing day in and day out, it’s rare to see a line-up as powerful and straight-talking as the panel at this year’s Leicester Made event. Titled “Why Onshoring Works for People, Planet and Profit,” the
The Government has just released its latest National Procurement Policy Statement, with promises to give SMEs and social enterprises a better chance at winning public contracts. Sounds great doesn’t it? But having been at the coal face of trying to
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
On the 31st January 2024, Make it British, along with Fashion Roundtable, hosted an industry-focused roundtable discussion with Baroness Jane Bonham-Carter – the Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson for Culture Media and Sport, as well as the Liberal Democrat Creative Network and
In the world of clothing, various studies have shown that a “Made in the UK” label can be of great value to a brand. It symbolises quality, craftsmanship, and a commitment to ethical practices. However, recent events at BooHoo have
Last week I was invited to a meeting at the Houses of Parliament organised by Fashion Roundtable to talk about the current landscape for UK fashion and textile manufacturers, and what key challenges they face in the next five years.
Primark, the fast fashion retailer, has recently launched a new denim collection that claims to feature ‘clothing made to last’. The press release has caused a storm on social media, with many seeing it as greenwashing. It also begs the
