The British fashion scene includes labels that are practically household names—Alexander McQueen, Burberry and Vivienne Westwood, which is hardly surprising when you consider its heritage. From Harris Tweed®, which is still handwoven and sourced from the Outer Hebrides, to the famous lace factories of Nottingham, which started booming in the 1840s, these islands have a legacy of making which, married with its modern-day place among the "core four" fashion capitals, means it's become a hub for creativity and craftsmanship.
With London Fashion Week AW26 about to start, and a difficult retail climate, it's never been more timely to shop local. And if your budget doesn't stretch to designer, good news—there are plenty of under-the-radar contemporary brands that are proudly based in Britain.
