The 'Made By' Label | Made in England

The 'Made by' Label

Our family heritage in British design and manufacture is what inspired us to make every collection in England.

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Our family heritage in British design and manufacture is what inspired us to make every collection in England.

In 2013 we launched our ‘Made By Label’ to let our customers know where and who made their clothes. It’s important for us to show that our collections are not mass produced, but instead, individually handmade by artisans in England.

The ‘Made By’ label is sewn into every Gushlow & Cole piece and celebrates our specialist craftspeople and the history behind them. Here we introduce our team.

Our story behind the made by label

We have always believed that machinists are the unsung heroes of the fashion industry. We had only just stopped working in the machine room at my Dad’s factory when we started Gushlow & Cole, so we knew first hand what it takes to become a highly skilled machinist, an ‘artisan’ able to work out samples and to precisely sew to the exacting standards of luxury fashion.

We decided the only way we could be authentic about our heritage, show passion for English make and to celebrate the skilled craftsmen and craftswomen behind our products was to sew their name label alongside Gushlow & Cole. So, the ‘Made By’ label was born.

What better way could we let our customers know we make very specialist items, which are not mass produced, and by highly skilled craftspeople.

Our makers are like family, we want people to know their story and to understand what skill goes into each and every one of our pieces.

We hope you enjoy finding out who made your Gushlow & Cole.

And, if you don’t know, just look in the label and meet your maker below...

Stacy

Stacy began her apprenticeship with the Cole family when she was just sixteen. Now, as one of Gushlow & Cole’s valued in house machinists and with over 30 years experience in shearling and leather craft, Stacy is experienced in every stage of our make.

Carol

Carol brings over 25 years of cutting and sewing expertise to the Gushlow & Cole in house team. As a highly accomplished shearling and leather machinist, Carol works on products across our entire RTW and accessory collections.

Charlie

With a staggering 50 years of experience, Charlie is a master of his craft and an expert shearling maker. Dedicated to his craft, whether it's a simple shearling gilet or a complex shearling coat, Charlie's work stands out for its exceptional quality and attention to detail. And, this only comes from decades of knowledge and a talent for his craft.

George

As a shoemaker’s apprentice at the age of fourteen, George discovered a love of leather as well as a passion for traditional British craftsmanship and make. As a master pattern cutter, George passes down over fifty years of unparalleled knowledge in traditional shearling craftsmanship and construction.

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Jad

Jad works closely alongside Emma and Katrina to develop Gushlow & Cole’s hand knit patterns and stitches. With a genuine love for her craft, Jad has been knitting accessories for Gushlow & Cole for over 10 years.

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