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10 Fashion Brands That Manufacture in the UK

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Ever wanted to know where your favourite dress or jumper came from? These homegrown talents make their wares right here in Britain, and have grown quite the global fanbase. From Edeline Lee and HERD to DEPLOY London, these are the brilliant fashion brands that manufacture in the UK. 

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Fashion Brands That Manufacture in the UK

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1. Edeline Lee

Made by hand in England, Edeline Lee’s sophisticated womenswear is made with a modern ‘Future Lady’ in mind. Her designs, which regularly feature at LFW, are coveted among the style set.

EXPLORE: edelinelee.com

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2. DEPLOY London

B Corp certified fashion brand DEPLOY London crafts all its garments in the UK capital, taking a zero-waste approach that spans design, product and business.

EXPLORE: deployworkshop.com

Read our Q&A with DEPLOY London’s Founder

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3. Holland Cooper

Proudly making its signature tailored tweed coats and jackets (plus its hats) in Britain, Holland Cooper creates garments inspired by the great outdoors, using heritage British fabrics.

EXPLORE: hollandcooper.com

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4. TROY London

Founded by sisters Rosie van Cutsem and Lucia Ruck Keene in 2013, TROY London makes its collections of classic country-inspired coats, shirts, knitwear and accessories in partnership with UK-based mills and craftspeople.

EXPLORE: troylondon.com

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5. Cawley Studio

Founded in 2017 by Hannah Cawley, Cawley Studio creates two collections a year using natural materials (cotton, linen, wool and sheepskin). Each garment is designed, hand cut and constructed in London.

EXPLORE: cawleystudio.com

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6. L Saha

For SS23, luxury label L Saha unveiled a collection created in its London atelier, made from natural fabrics designed to have a minimal environmental footprint.

EXPLORE: lsaha.co.uk

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7. Berjoan

Designed by founder Charlotte Cameron in Oxfordshire, Berjoan’s collections are made in small batches in the UK using low-impact and natural fibre textiles sourced from mills across Europe.

EXPLORE: berjoan.co.uk

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8. HERD

Specialising in heritage knitwear, Herd wants to revive sheep farming traditions in England. Its wool is sourced from, spun and knitted in the Northern Uplands of Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria.

EXPLORE: herdwear.co

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9. Sunspel

With a 30-strong team at its Long Eaton factory making t-shirts, Sunspel also crafts its cashmere sweaters in Scotland, footwear in Northampton, socks in Derby, ans its belts in Rutland.

EXPLORE: sunspel.com

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10. John Smedley

Founded in 1784, John Smedley has been making the finest knitwear in its factory in Lea Mills, Derbyshire, ever since. It’s become renowned for its merino wool and Sea Island cotton styles.

EXPLORE: johnsmedley.com

Featured image: HERD