September 24, 2015
In advance of London Fashion Week, Christopher Nieper interviewed by The Manufacturer
In advance of London Fashion Week, Christopher Nieper is interviewed by The Manufacturer about the merits of ‘Made… Read More
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September 21, 2015
Designing British Fashion for Real Women
In this official season of celebrating British fashion, with London Fashion Week taking place 18 - 22 September, Derbyshire fashion house David Nieper has launched this season’s contemporary new collection and revealed some of the top styling techniques being used ‘behind the scenes’ in the Design Studio that helps to create great British fashion for the over 50s. David Nieper is a family run business who have been designing and manufacturing in the UK for over 50 years. The company designs specifically for the ever increasing age 50+ market and every season their collection is responsive to the changing needs of older women, with a commitment to exceptional cut and fit. The design team led by Head Designer, Elizabeth Edwards, who has worked closely with many well-known brands and designers including Jean Muir, Betty Jackson and Mulberry, prioritises styles and shapes that enhance the more mature figure, while incorporating the latest colour palettes, shapes and influences from the British catwalks. Elizabeth commented: “Our customers are very fashion conscious and love luxurious, high quality, timeless style. In the design team, we work closely with pattern cutters and merchandisers and know instinctively what suits and enhances the 50+ figure, while reflecting the latest trends. Our focus is to give customers all the confidence they need to feel great in their clothes. At David Nieper we also offer a bespoke service so that customers with specific requirements can have their garments cut and tailored accordingly.” Read More
September 17, 2015
When will ‘Made in Britain’ be back in fashion?
On the eve of this year’s London Fashion Week (18-22 September) British Fashion House, David Nieper, asks the fashion industry ‘When will ‘Made in Britain’ be back in fashion? Decades of offshore fashion manufacturing has shrunk the UK fashion industry beyond recognition since its heyday in the sixties and seventies, although today there are signs of revival in fashion and textile manufacturing. Derbyshire based, fashion house David Nieper calls for more designers to support the industry and bring more manufacturing back to the UK. According to the Alliance report* the gradual repatriation of fashion companies moving their manufacturing back to the UK is resulting in welcome industry growth, however the majority of UK fashion labels still manufacture overseas. David Nieper is a family run business set up in 1961 to create luxury ‘Made in Britain’ clothes, all collections are designed, and manufactured in Derbyshire. Each and every garment made is cut, stitched, packaged and personally hand signed by the person that has made it. Read More
September 3, 2015
David Nieper opens new ‘cutting-edge’ factory in Alfreton
The David Nieper fashion house held the official opening of its new cutting factory in Alfreton, Derbyshire. The family run business established in 1961, employs over 230 people locally including designers, dressmakers and garment cutters and has now invested in state-of-the-art new facilities for their fabric cutting team, to help meet the ever increasing demand for ‘Made in Britain’ fashion. With an investment of £750,000 the company has bought, adapted and equipped this additional factory. Over 100 staff and guests attended the opening to wish the 15 strong ‘cutting’ team well in their new workplace. This purpose designed fabric cutting facility includes fabric warehouse, state of the art fabric examination, fabric relaxation and fabric cutting alongside lace cutting and other preparations to prepare all the components for making a garment. Read More
June 16, 2015
Better Buy British…Because it’s the Best
“Don’t buy British, just because it’s British…buy British because it’s the best” was the message delivered by Christopher Nieper, Managing Director of Derbyshire based fashion house David Nieper at a fashion industry event attended by over 3,000 people last week in Tobacco Dock, East London. Christopher was one of an illustrious collection of fashion designers and industry personalities including; Nigel Cabourn, Dr Martens, Emma Willis, Patrick Grant (BBC 2 Great British Sewing Bee) and Caroline Rush, CEO, The British Fashion Council who spoke at the ‘Make it British – Meet the Manufacturer’ event. Christopher used his speech to explain how his company benefits from ‘Made in Britain’ he commented: “Customers like to know where their clothes are made and there is a tremendous appetite for well made good quality British fashion.” The speakers agreed that the ‘offshore’ trend might be reversed to ‘re-shore’ with a modern efficient manufacturing sector producing high quality British fashion. Read More
May 12, 2015
David Nieper Offers New Apprenticeship
International fashion business teams up with Vision West Nottinghamshire College to train fashion manufacturing stars of the future David Nieper, the British fashion house, that designs and manufactures all its luxury womenswear in Alfreton, Derbyshire, has launched a new apprenticeship. Working in partnership with Vision West Nottinghamshire College in Mansfield, David Nieper is to offer an apprenticeship opportunity for a technical operative working in its cutting department. This is a full-time apprentice position with potential for a permanent role and career progression within the rapidly expanding company. The apprentice will learn fabric handling, material cutting and garment make up, as well as training to use cutting equipment and machinery. The company is also offering apprenticeship roles in print, knitwear and design technology. Read More
April 23, 2015
The Manufacturer – Christopher Nieper Speaks at The Manufacturing Talent Challenge
Christopher Nieper, managing director of David Nieper provided the keynote speech at The Manufacturing Talent Challenge event in London, organised… Read More
April 2, 2015
Christopher Nieper and Paul Pritchard interviewed about the UK textiles industry
As the textiles industry sees an upsurge from reshoring, MD Christopher Nieper and non-executive director Paul Pritchard talk about David… Read More
December 9, 2014
David Nieper Featured in The Ethical Hedonist
Journalist and fashion editor Alison Jane Reid featured David Nieper’s Autumn/Winter 2014 collections on her excellent blog The Ethical Hedonist,… Read More
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