Best of British : the stories behind Britain’s iconic brands

Name/Title

Best of British : the stories behind Britain’s iconic brands

Entry/Object ID

TT504.6.G7.F75

Description

Featuring hundreds of photographs, this lavishly illustrated guide to some of the most distinguished British brands takes a fascinating, behind-the-scenes look at their enduring success. Classic style and British manufacturing are both experiencing a boom in demand -- driven by a desire among consumers for authentic, quality products. Britain is uniquely placed to benefit from this resurgence, given the number of heritage companies still producing at the top of their game. From the world-famous Barbour in South Shields in the north of England to John Lobb in London, many of these fine businesses remain in family owner ship, protective of their traditions and justifiably proud of their products. Many are the bearers of warrants from the British Royal family, and all are over 100 years old. Horst Friedrichs explores the historic places where these British brands have become some of the strongest in the world: Johnston’s of Elgin in the north of Scotland, Corgi socks in southern Wales, and John Smedley in Derbyshire.

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Search Terms

clothing trade--great britain, fashion design--great britain, fashion--great britain, men's clothing

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Category

Book

Book Details

Author

Horst A. Friedrichs, Toby Egelnick, Simon Crompton

Publisher

Prestel

Place Published

City

Munich

State/Province

Bavaria

Country

Germany

Continent

Europe

Date Published

2015

Call No.

TT504.6.G7.F75

ISBN

3791349465, 9783791349466

LCCN

2015514058

Notes

Length: 215