TBC is a Manchester-based fashion creative and production house with almost 30 years of expertise. Navigating design, production and distribution to both retail and consumer.
we're the working collective from factory to floor.
Founded as a family business, The Brands Collective (TBC) is a Manchester-based creative and production house with nearly 30 years of experience in the fashion industry. From design workings to retail distribution, our factory-to-floor model represents our commitment to managing the entire garment journey. This integrated approach grants us a unique perspective, fostering meticulous control over quality, timelines, and the overall product and brand image.
Our success is not just in the process; it's rooted in our extensive network, comprising established clients and deep industry relationships. As problem solvers, we take pride in delivering results that reflect our accountability and passion for the products we create.
Our expertise spans diverse fashion markets, we thrive across many landscapes, from premium to affordable levels, ensuring top-tier quality throughout. The foundation of our operations is built on in-depth knowledge and robust factory and sourcing relationships.
TBC's relationship with TJX spans almost a decade since our inception and extends further with over 30 years of trust with our creative director. Leveraging our extensive experience in the branded sector and diverse global markets, we bring affordable, on-trend collections tailored for TJX Group and its global marketplace.
Entwined in a longstanding relationship, our director's journey with the creators of the JD Group spans all their ventures. Notably influencing the shift of major European sports groups to today's fashion arena, TBC uses its synergies between creative prowess and enduring business ties. As example, seamlessly bridging the music and artist licensing world, aligning with JD's vast following in the US and global markets.
Having extensive experience crafting products for the branded sector, TBC identified the fusion between Universal's global music and film artists and the widespread consumer fascination with celebrity status. Taking this insight, TBC seamlessly crafted clothing lines that bridged the gap between these influential worlds.
Footasylum emerged from the evolving formula for the next wave in branded retail, pioneering street couture for the masses. The Brands Collective played a pivotal role in shaping and producing this trajectory. Our enduring relationship has strengthened, aligning with their ethos of fostering new and emerging brands while staying at the forefront of trends.
As a global force in music and film, TBC leverages its close ties with the senior hierarchy at Warner Bros. This unique access grants us the opportunity to delve into their extensive current and archive content, enabling the creation and production of timely, relevant, and on-trend products for the branded fashion arena.
TBC's collaboration with the Fraser Group stems from our trading relationships with House of Fraser and USC's branded fascias, dating back to the mid-nineties. These legacy ties coincide with our creative director's pivotal role in crafting the blueprint for the next era of the branded clothing arena, including the expansion of branded retail in major shopping centres across Europe.
