From Stella McCartney to Paul Smith, the accolades from designers reflect the impact the late Queen Elizabeth II had on the British fashion community during her reign. From the way London legend Alexander McQueen consistently referenced royal iconography, to Erdem Morraor reimagining the Queen’s story for his own, as Sarah Burton put it, The Queen “was a constant source of stability.” But beyond the explicit mention of headscarves, loafers, and ladylike handbags, there are other quieter ways that passionate advocates of quality have helped raise the bar on how we make clothes. I have.

Her Majesty announced that she was the first recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Award for British Design in 2018, tapping into the talent at the heart of the country she represents. , our fashion industry has long been known for its exceptional craftsmanship and continues to produce world-class textiles and cutting-edge utilitarian designs. A cornerstone of British fashion, this excellence is also reflected in the royal warrant system, which her Sonnet Stanfill, senior fashion curator at the V&A, classifies as “a special mark of heritage and tradition.” . In order for a brand to be welcomed into the royal family (the warrant holder must have provided goods or services to the Queen or former Prince of Wales, now King Charles III, for a minimum of five years), a true symbol of the best brands It’s not flashy and flashy fashion, but quiet and long-lasting classic fashion.

“As holders of the Royal Warrant, we adhere to the highest ethical and environmental standards,” said the tailor, who enjoyed royal visits after being granted the first royal title by Her Majesty the Queen 60 years ago. Joe Smith, grantee of Dax’s warrant, said. Queen at the Larkhall factory in Scotland. “Therefore, our procedures and standards are rigorous, from the sourcing of raw materials for our fabrics, to the treatment of our staff in our factories, to the excellence of our finished products and service.”