Burberry Unveils ‘Made in the UK’ Series, Celebrating British Craftsmanship and Sustainable Fashion

Burberry Unveils ‘Made in the UK’ Series, Celebrating British Craftsmanship and Sustainable Fashion

(IN BRIEF) Burberry has launched the ‘Made in the UK’ series, highlighting its commitment to British manufacturing with a focus on the Heritage Trench and Car Coats. Crafted in Castleford, West Yorkshire, these coats use sustainably sourced materials like organically grown cotton and bio-based resin buttons. The initiative is part of Burberry’s broader ‘Trench for Tomorrow’ program, which promotes responsible craftsmanship and offers services to extend the life of these iconic garments.

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 3-Sep-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — Burberry has launched its ‘Made in the UK’ series, a new initiative highlighting the brand’s dedication to British manufacturing. The series begins with a focus on Burberry’s iconic Heritage Trench and Car Coats, which are crafted in Castleford, West Yorkshire, a site where Burberry has been producing its signature outerwear for over 50 years.

The collection features four signature styles—the Chelsea, Kensington, and Waterloo trench coats, and the Camden car coat—each made with precision and care by skilled artisans. The cotton gabardine fabric, invented by Thomas Burberry in 1879, is woven at the Burberry mill in Keighley, and is now produced from 100% organically grown cotton. The coats also feature buttons made from 90% bio-based resin, underscoring Burberry’s commitment to sustainability.

As part of the ‘Trench for Tomorrow’ initiative, Burberry ensures that its Heritage Trench and Car Coats are made with lower-impact materials and are built to last, with circular services like Trench Refresh, Reproofing, Repair, Rental, and Resale available to extend the life of each piece.

Lise Edwards-Warrener, VP of Ready-To-Wear Operations and Planning, emphasized the importance of preserving artisanal skills in Yorkshire, while Caroline Laurie, VP of Corporate Responsibility, highlighted Burberry’s commitment to responsible craftsmanship and innovation.

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SOURCE: Burberry