Clothing manufacturers have had a major impact on the development of industrial Britain. From the cotton mills of Manchester to luxury wool trade of Scotland, the UK was once an important producer of apparel in Europe, and the industry sustained thousands of families.

But like nearly all western countries, clothing manufacturing in the UK suffered a sharp decline with the rise of fast fashion and the industry’s subsequent dependence on high-quality factories in China and Southeast Asia. Unable to compete with cheap, plentiful labor, British factories soon fell into disrepair. But now, the UK is slowly finding its manufacturing feet again.

There has been a year on year growth in the number of textile and apparel manufacturing companies in the UK since 2014. Even high street retailers like Marks & Spencer have moved toward using some domestic production. On top of that, there has been a 25 per cent rise in the export of British-made clothing since 2011. That has risen to 30 per cent since Brexit in 2016, as companies attempt to insulate against the coming adverse effects.

Established labels like Burberry and Alice Temperley have used the Made in Britain tagline for years, ensuring it’s synonymous with high-end, well-tailored luxury. But with the arrival of cutting-edge designers, it now has the cool factor, too.