About The Event
Make it British Live! is the only event in the world that showcases the best of British manufacturers and producers of textiles, clothing and homeware, held at the iconic Business Design Centre in London on 17 & 18th March 2020.
Organised by Make it British founder, Kate Hills, it’s the show for British-made brands to exhibit; for retailers looking for exceptional British-made products and for buyers and designers seeking sourcing opportunities within the UK - all conveniently housed under one historic glass roof.
Next Show: 17 & 18 March 2020
Why Attend Make it British Live?
The only 100% British sourcing event recognised by designers, buyers & industry experts as a one-of-a-kind for making in the UK and buying British-made products.
Make it British Live! is the only
100% British sourcing event.
Meet 200 exhibitors showcasing the
best in UK manufacturing and craftsmanship.
Access a programme
of talks and demonstrations.
Source manufacturers and
suppliers to produce your
British-made product.
Find British-made brands to
retail and collaborate with.
Make valuable industry
connections & network
with decision makers.
Meet the Manufacturers
Looking to make your product in Britain? Meet UK manufacturers and suppliers.
- garment manufacturers
- textile mills
- pattern-cutters
- sampling & production
- trimmings suppliers
Everything you need to produce a 100% British product!
Find British-made Brands
Find innovative and creative British-made brands and products.
- leathergoods
- homeware & gifts
- menswear
- womenswear
- childrenswear
All proudly manufactured in the UK!
Be Inspired by the Talks
Be Inspired by the Talks
Hear industry experts share their passion and advice for making in the UK on topics including;
- Sustainability
- Brexit
- Fast v slow fashion
- Starting a brand
- Crowdfunding
Find out what you need to know about the British textiles, fashion and homeware industries.
Network
Make it British Live! attracts thousands of like-minded professionals and business all eager to champion UK manufacturing.
- Buyers
- Designers
- Retailers
- Manufacturers
- Suppliers
Make contacts to help grow your business.
Make it British Live! 2019 Speakers
Lucy Siegle
Journalist & Broadcaster
BBC/Observer
Kate Hills
Founder
Make it British
Hareesh Kallambella
Snr Production Manager
Burberry
Tom Glover
Managing Director
Peregrine Clothing
Andy Ogden
Director & General Manager
English Fine Cottons
Paul Alger
Director of International Affairs
UKFT
Julia Redman
Head of Buying
M&Co
Prof. Stephen Russell
Director
Future Fashion Factory
Pheobe English
Designer & Founder
Pheobe English
Jenny Holloway
CEO
Fashion Enter
Diana Kakkar
Garment Manufacturer
MAES London
Ed Oxley
Co-Founder & Director
HebTroCo
Brant Richards
Co-Founder & Director
HebTroCo
Kate Dawson
Owner & Director
The All-in-One Company
Barbara Burton
Executive Creative Founder
Behind Bras
Adam Robertson
Managing Director
Kalopsia Collective
Tori Murphy
Designer & Founder
Tori Murphy Ltd.
Simon Middleton
Brand Advisor
Simon Middleton Company
Sarah Talland
Trade Mark Attorney
Potter Clarkson
Dave Holt
Associate
Potter Clarkson
Mark Randle
Technical Director
Galaxius Systems Ltd
Nick Keyte
Managing Director
Gieves & Hawkes
Announced Soon
Watch this space...
Where's the Event?
Business Design Centre, London, N1 0QH.
Weds 17 March - 9am - 6pm / Thurs 18 March - 9am - 5pm