Press Release: Leicester Made Returns to Spotlight UK Fashion Innovation and Ethical Manufacturing
23-05-2025
LEICESTER, UK – 7th May 2025 – The second annual Leicester Made trade show, Sponsored by Kornit Digital, Alvanon, Style3D and ASBCI, will take place on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, at Athena, Queen Street, Leicester, uniting the UK fashion industry for a full-day celebration of innovation, sustainability, and ethical manufacturing. The event will run from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm.
Leicester Made aims to shine a spotlight on the city’s rich manufacturing heritage and its future as a hub for ethical, on-shore garment production. This year’s event, organised by Fashion-Enter Ltd, will host up to 60 exhibitors, to bring together fashion suppliers, retailers, designers, industry professionals, policymakers, and tech innovators.
Highlights of the 2025 Event Include:
- MP for Leicester West, Liz Kendall, high-level CEO/C-Suite Roundtable featuring senior leaders from Next, Never Fully Dressed, John Lewis, ASOS, and many more
- Exhibiting Regional Suppliers – innovative and ethical manufacturer’s, dyers, digital printers, finishers, textile suppliers and more
- Dynamic Guest Speakers covering ethics, sustainability, on-shoring, technology, and the future of UK fashion, including:
- Alex Simpson, Universal Music Group
- Danny Gazit, Kornit Digital
- Mar Fernandez, Alvanon
- Nick Beighton,Ex CEO ASOS, EX CEO Matches Fashion, Chairman Secret Sales, Ecommerce/Digital Business Builder
- Paul Kerssens, United Repair Centre
- Kate Hills, Make it British
- Fashion Shows curated by the organisers of Leicester Fashion Week
- Roundtable Discussions, Educational Experiences, and NGO Participation focused on garment worker rights and sustainable practices
- Evening networking and live music, thanks to Unchained Music and Simon Platts
Jenny Holloway, CEO of Fashion-Enter Ltd and the Fashion Technology Academy, said:
“Leicester has so much to offer brands with fast-track proximity sourcing and a complete supply chain within one region! We know of at least three high street retail brands now working successfully in Leicester. On-shoring is occurring now!”
Why Leicester Made Matters:
- Rebuilding UK manufacturing and encouraging on-shore production
- Driving sustainable and circular fashion systems
- Showcasing advances in AI, 3D design, and fashion tech
- Connecting brands and designers with real UK-based manufacturing partners
Join the movement shaping the future of British fashion.
Register now via eventbrite
Event Details:
📍 Location: Athena, Queen Street, Leicester, LE1 1QD
📅 Date: Wednesday, 14th May 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm
About Fashion-Enter Ltd
Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) is a UK-based ethical garment manufacturer and social enterprise committed to sustainable, transparent, and inclusive fashion production. Established in 2006, the company operates award-winning manufacturing facilities in London, including a fully audited Factory and Fashion Studio producing high-quality garments for leading retailers, independent designers, and emerging brands.
FEL is a leader in reshoring UK manufacturing and promoting Made in the UK fashion, offering services from design and development to production and training. It is the only UK factory to be both a SMETA-approved and Fast Forward-audited manufacturer, ensuring the highest standards in workers’ rights, environmental impact, and supply chain integrity.
In addition to production, Fashion-Enter Ltd runs the Fashion Technology Academy (FTA), an accredited training facility offering industry-led qualifications and apprenticeships in garment construction, pattern cutting, and fashion technology at sites in London and Leicester. Through innovation, education, and responsible manufacturing, Fashion-Enter Ltd supports an ethical and sustainable UK based fashion industry.
For more information, visit www.fashion-enter.com. and sister website www.fashioncapital.co.uk
