In this episode of the Women in Wool series, I'm joined by Isabelle Randall, a fashion designer and tailor based in Scarborough, Yorkshire, who has been running her own label for over 21 years.
Isabelle works in British tweeds and wool fabrics, making everything bespoke in her atelier. We talk about the Yorkshire mills she loves working with, her tailoring process, and why her bespoke approach keeps customers coming back again and again.
We also get into what it feels like, as a designer who makes everything herself, to hand over the responsibility of production to a manufacturer for the first time.
In this episode we cover:
- Which Yorkshire mills Isabelle works with and why she chooses British tweeds and wool fabrics
- How her bespoke tailoring process works from initial consultation to finished garment
- Why her made-to-order approach builds long-term customer loyalty
- What it's really like to hand over production to a manufacturer when you've always made everything yourself
- Why holding out for customers who understand and value the work is better than chasing every sale
If you care about British farming, UK manufacturing and using fibres that actually grow on our hillsides, this episode will give you a practical look at how it can be done.
About Isabelle Randall
Isabelle Randall is a fashion designer and tailor based in Scarborough, Yorkshire, with over 21 years of experience running her own label. She works exclusively in British tweeds and wool fabrics, creating bespoke garments from her atelier.
You can find Isabelle and her label at:
Website: isabellerandall.com
Instagram: @isabellerandall
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