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UKFT becomes the Sector Skills Body for Fashion and Textile Industry

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has become the Sector Skills Body for the Fashion and Textile industry, taking over from Creative Skillset, following a reception at the House of Parliament. The UKFT has agreed to take over the management of current apprenticeship frameworks, which includes the responsibility of both registration and...

News

UKFT launches 'Made It' to support graduate designers

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has launched a collaboration with Marks and Spencer and Graduate Fashion Week to bring together graduate designers and UK manufacturers. ‘Made It’ was launched at a reception and catwalk showcase at the Houses of Parliament, hosted by Damian Collins MP, UK Fashion and Textile Association and Graduate...

Schools

UK Fashion & Textile Association appoint new CEO

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has announced the appointment of a new Chief Executive Officer, as John Miln is set to step down from the role. Miln will be succeeded by Adam Mansell, who will take over duties as of January 2016, but remain onboard as Consultant to UKFT. Miln, who has acted as CEO since 2011, leadership is said to...

Fairs

Meet the Manufacturer teams up with UKFT for ‘Meet the Buyer’

Meet the Manufacturer, the sourcing trade show and conference created by Make it British has teamed up with the UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) to launch a new initiative at its upcoming event in June, known as ‘Meet the Buyer.’ The new sessions will offer exhibiting manufacturers unique networking opportunities with key buyers in a...

Fashion Featured

UKFT demands government review plans to cut TAP support

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has called for an immediate review of government plans to cut support to the Tradeshow Access Program (TAP) which aids SME businesses at main international trade fairs. “This budget cut completely goes against the announcements previously given by the Prime Minister and will have a harmful effect on...

Apparel

Johnstons of Elgin awarded UKFT Gold Award

Johnstons of Elgin, the Scottish cashmere and knitwear label, has been recognised at the 2011 UK Fashion & Textile Export Awards. The fashion brand was awarded the prestigious Gold Award, sponsored by HSBC, which is given to UK companies who boast a long standing record of export success. “I am absolutely delighted to have received the UKFT Gold...

Apparel

UKFT seminar focuses on India

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) will be targeting the Indian fashion retail market in a discussion seminar scheduled to take place on Wednesday 27th October at its new home in London’s Bloomsbury. The Indian retail market, with its GDP predicted to quadruple by 2020, presents huge opportunities for UK fashion brands and designers....