Made In London

Contrary to popular belief, London continues to be a city of manufacturing and MADE IN LONDON by Carmel King & Mark Brearley with additional text by Clare Dowdy, presents a wealth of inspiring examples, many of which have been running for generations – it is my delight to publish this East London selection today. Mark Brearley is giving an illustrated lecture on the subject of MADE IN LONDON at this year’s BLOOMSBURY JAMBOREE on Sunday November 15th at 11:00 am. CLICK HERE TO BOOK Blackhorse Lane Ateliers, Walthamstow Blackhorse Lane Ateliers were established in 2015 by Han Ates, a second-generation Londoner with Turkish-Kurdish ancestry and a family that has deep roots in the textile industry. These days, the twenty-three staff produce more than ten thousand pairs of high quality denim jeans per year. Ates and BLA are part of a rapid revival of tailoring and garment production in London, with the city now hosting around three hundred workrooms and factories whose output is fast…

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