The article explores the production of clothing in the UK and examines the difference between clothing and fashion. It discusses how clothing is what people wear on their bodies, influenced by factors like gender and society, while fashion refers to popular styles created by designers. The research looks at how UK designer Jean Muir saw a conflict between making clothes and being a fashion designer. The study aims to provide new insights into the UK apparel industry and the role of fashion and clothing education. It shows that there is a distinction between clothing and fashion in both the UK and global fashion industries.