WEEKLY DIGEST

The week's manufacturing, designing and making stories of note:

MPs of Britain this week revealed their favourite products made in the UK. Sadly the interactive map got some locations wrong

A short preview of Kenneth Grange's forthcoming retrospective at the Design Museum (opens 20th July)

Speaking of Grange, he tells RIBA Journal that he's working on a chair for use in residential homes and that he would love to work on bus design

Luxury car maker Bentley talks up apprenticeships

An interview with lingerie maker Ayten Gasson touches on her commitment to manufacture in Britain

And finally, there's a nice interview on Style Salvage with Becky French, the lady behind UK tie maker Marwood

Image of Grange on his Edith chair for Hitch Mylius from the company website

BUSINESS CARDS No. 2 : MARWOOD

Marwood creates all of its (rather handsome) neckties in the UK. Expect to hear more about the brand throughout 2011.

*M&I understands that Marwood ties will be stocked in quality retailers as of June 2011.

ONE TO KEEP A TIE ON...

We're keeping a close eye on developments at Marwood. Of great interest is this recent work documenting a visit to Berwick-on-Tweed and the studio of a tie-maker named Frances. We look forward to seeing more soon.

(Image from Callum Toy)