049 – Bianca Elgar – How to Choose the Right Manufacturer

Bianca Elgar is a print designer, and founder and creative director of the Bianca Elgar brand.I first met Bianca not long after I founded Make it British, when she came to me looking with help to develop her first fashion collection using her prints.Her business has now evolved from a capsule collection of clothing to a lifestyle brand, using her designs to create statement pieces for interiors and lifestyle.In this interview Bianca talks about how when a good design and great manufacturing come together it creates alchemy - which is a great way of looking at it!She explains why it's so important to find the right manufacturer, and advice on how to choose the perfect one.Some of the topics discussed:- Transitioning from screen print to digital print- Evolving a business from one product area to a new one- Tips on how to choose the right manufacturer- Creating heirloom pieces Bianca ElgarBianca's Scarf Styling GuideBianca Elgar Lifestyle ProductsShow notes: www.makeitbritish.co.uk/049Stay in TouchBritish Brand Accelerator - Find out how you can work with me to build your British-made brandMake it British websiteJoin Make it British - become a member of our community and promote your business in our directory or UK-made brands and manufacturersMake it British on InstagramMake it British on YouTube - subscribe to my YouTube channel to watch many of the podcast episodes as videos.