Four historic Derbyshire firms were honoured yesterday by a visit from Princess Anne to help celebrate their various landmark anniversaries. As long standing President of UK Fashion Exports, the Princess is known for her support of British fashion and her visit to David Nieper not only marked the company’s Golden Jubilee year but helped launch its new knitwear department after the company’s recent investment of £500,000 in machinery to keep its knitwear ‘Made in England’.

Managing director Christopher Nieper said: “Princess Anne is very articulate and knowledgeable about the fashion industry and exporting, and was impressed that we make everything in Derbyshire and are investing in local skills and local talent.”

Local coverage of the Princess Royal’s visit to David Nieper can be read at the Derby Telegraph and Belper News.

Pictures of the visit can be been at: HRH The Princess Royal’s visit to David Nieper fashion house

Princess Anne is welcomed by Christopher Nieper’s daughters.
[photo by http://www.ripleypeople.co.uk]