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Artisan Brand Directory

Clothing and accessories are worn, handled, and relied upon, often without much thought, yet their quality becomes clear over time as we turn to them as favourites. This section of the directory brings together artisan clothing and accessories brands whose work is shaped by material choice, construction and longevity and of course timeless style.

Lyndsey James

Lyndsey James | Editor

Why choose artisan made clothing?

Within the wider landscape of clothing and accessories, artisan production offers an alternative to fast turnover and excess choice. Fit, function, and feel are prioritised over novelty. Bags, belts, and garments are designed to be useful first, with beauty emerging through use.

This directory exists to make those makers easier to find. Not as a seasonal edit, but as a considered starting point for discovering your new favourite clothing brands and accessories shaped by craft, restraint, and thoughtful design.

I believe the best clothing and accessories are those designed to be worn often. Fabrics chosen for how they soften with use. Bags and belts made to carry weight, take on marks, and improve with age. These are pieces intended to earn their place as our favourites.

The makers featured here work across apparel, leather goods, knitwear, and functional accessories. Some produce small seasonal collections. Others focus on a limited range refined over many years. What connects them is a commitment to making things that last, both physically and aesthetically.

I hope you love the businesses I’ve selected for our directory and discover something beautiful on their websites.

A-Z of recommended Clothing & Accessories Brands

Celia Birchall

Celia Birchall

Cotswolds, England
Cotswolds maker of slow-fashion, made-to-order womenswear and menswear, designed and handcrafted with natural linen and wool.

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Corgi

Corgi

Carmathenshire, Wales
Heritage sock and knitwear makers in Wales blending hand-crafted quality with enduring materials for everyday wear.

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Fruitbat Textiles

Fruitbat Textiles

Somerset, England
Handwoven British wool scarves, wraps and accessories made slowly in Somerset using traditional dyes and looms.

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Hiut Denim

Hiut Denim

Cardigan, Wales
Timeless denim designs from a brand on a mission.

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LG Leatherworks

LG Leatherworks

Devon, England
Creators of quality leather goods including handbags, belts and wallets in timeless styles.

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Oubas

Oubas

Cumbria, England
Oubas craft timeless knitwear from British wool.

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Rove Knitwear

Rove Knitwear

Kent, England
Creators of high quality wool garments and accessories, knitted in soft Merino wool.

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Salt & Co Studio

Salt & Co Studio

Belper, England
Derbyshire slow-fashion makers crafting handmade, made-to-order garments and bags with traditional tailoring and sustainable fabrics.

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Souster & Hicks Tailors

Souster & Hicks Tailors

Bedfordshire, England
A family-run tailoring studio in Woburn blending traditional bespoke techniques with contemporary fit.

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The Croft House

The Croft House

Aberdeenshire, Scotland
A Scottish slow-fashion knitwear label producing fair isle, aran and cashmere pieces from natural yarns inspired by the landscape.

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Wild Origin

Wild Origin

Cornwall, England
Cornwall leather maker crafting small-batch, hand-made wallets, bags and accessories designed to age beautifully.

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Yarmouth Oilskins

Yarmouth Oilskins

Great Yarmouth, Norfolk
Heritage brand creating coastal workwear in Great Yarmouth since 1898.

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This page is part of The Artisan Founder’s directory of brands. Updated regularly as we discover new artisan businesses we think you’ll love.

About this Directory

The Artisan Founder Directory is a curated A to Z of independent artisan businesses.

All makers listed here are selected editorially for their craftsmanship and quality.

We link readers to the websites of businesses where they can shop directly and support them fully, without the business losing any portion of the sale in commission.

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