Princess Royal Tours a Selection of UK Manufacturers
17-03-2017
As president of the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT), the visits form a part of UKFT’s ‘Let’s Make It Here’ initiative, in celebration of the country’s rich manufacturing heritage.
Image courtesy of the UKFT (Angus Bremner). Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal and workers at Johnstons of Elgin
Her Royal Highness began the tour in West Yorkshire at textiles company Joshua Ellis, marking the cashmere specialist’s 250th anniversary. The second visit was to the largest fashion and textile employer in the country, Johnstons of Elgin in Scotland. The 220-year old business supplies the world’s top luxury brands.
Next the UKFT’s president is due to visit London-based designer jeweller, Alex Monroe to mark his 30 years of trading, followed by Toye & Co, based in Birmingham. Further visits will be announced in due course.
CEO of UKFT, Adam Mansell, commented: “Britain is home to world-class manufacturers, producing everything from advanced materials to traditional fabrics used by brands globally. UKFT is delighted that our president has kindly agreed to this series of visits, in recognition of the skills, talent and heritage throughout the UK.”
The director of international business development, Paul Alger added: “Her Royal Highness has always been a strong supporter of fashion and textile products made in the UK. Over almost 30 years, our president has visited and met well over 100 manufacturers.”
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