Fashion brands from the United Kingdom
This directory covers 469 fashion brands from the United Kingdom. Premium and contemporary labels form the largest group, followed by footwear, luxury and designer houses, and bags, accessories and eyewear. The price mix is spread across premium and mid-market brands, with a sizeable luxury tier. London is the dominant base, with Manchester and the shoemaking towns of Northampton and Kettering also well represented.
Most British brands sell through wholesale, almost all have their own e-commerce, and many run their own stores. Group owners include Next plc, Frasers Group and Authentic Brands Group. Long-established names range from the jewellers Garrard, Asprey, Mappin & Webb and Boodles to the tailor Gieves & Hawkes, the knitwear house Pringle of Scotland and the rainwear brand Mackintosh. Northamptonshire has a long tradition of shoemaking, which is visible in the footwear brands listed here.
Luxury and designer houses
34Premium and contemporary
133Mass market and fast fashion
30Sportswear and outdoor
38Denim and casualwear
11Footwear
54Bags, accessories and eyewear
43Jewellery and watches
34Lingerie, swimwear and hosiery
32Childrenswear
17Digital-native and DTC brands
18Streetwear and youth culture
25Frequently asked questions
Which fashion brands come from the United Kingdom?
Among the 469 British brands in this directory are Garrard, Gieves & Hawkes, Asprey, Mappin & Webb, Pringle of Scotland and Mackintosh.
How do British fashion brands sell?
64 per cent of the British brands sell through wholesale. Almost all also operate their own online shops, and many have their own stores, giving most labels a mix of wholesale and direct retail.