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Make it British Press Coverage
'First Make it British Forum links brands with manufacturers'
Fashion Network. 1 November 2016 Fashion Network rounds-up the first Make in British forum in Leicester. Read the full article here.
Make it British Forum demonstrates the power of ‘brand British’
Print and Promotion. 10 November 2017 Print and Promotion discuss the success of the Make it British Forum 2017 in Manchester. Read the full article here.
'Make It British textile conference a sell-out success!'
De Montfort University. 28 October 2016 De Montfort University, Leicester celebrates the success of the 2016 Make it British forum. Read the full article here.
'A return of manufacturing to the UK was only a matter of time'
The following article appeared in Drapers Magazine, July 2017 ‘A return of manufacturing to the UK was only a matter of time’ As interest in reshoring grows, Make it British founder Kate Hills says retailers that really want to make […]
Why I left my corporate job to dedicate my time to supporting UK manufacturing
In this interview for the Manufacturing at Heart Podcast I talk about my previous career, and the tipping point that made me decide to give up my jet-setting job as a buyer and dedicate myself to supporting UK manufacturers. Manufacturing […]
'Is it time to find a factory closer to home?' – Sunday Times 26th March 2017
The following article appeared in The Sunday Times on 26th march 2017 Kate Hills, founder of Make it British was asked to comment about the increased demand for UK production. You can read the full article below.
'Homespun UK clothing is back in vogue as big brands go for a personal touch'
The Observer. Sunday 30th October 2016 Kate Hills from Make it British contributed to a piece about the rise of British womenswear brands that are working with UK manufacturers. The full article can be read here
Interview with The Manufacturer – 'Make it British: now on the High Street'
The Manufacturer. Friday 27th October 2016 Read the article here An interview with Kate Hills, founder of Make it British, by Victoria Fitzgerald in The Manufacturer magazine. Kate gives her thoughts on the rise of UK textile manufacturing and what […]
Kate Hills on BBC Inside Out East Midlands with Lukwesa Burak
BBC Radio Leicester. Tuesday 25th October 2016 Kate Hills, founder of Make it British was interviewed by Lukwesa Burak – listen to the interview to find out why she was in Leicester, what buying British means, and why she launched […]