Justin McKenzie Smith: Marks & Spencer Clothing #MadeinGeorgia

Justin McKenzie Smith, the British Ambassador to Georgia, has published a tweet on his official Twitter page. The minimal yet informative post tells us that a piece of clothing of popular British brand Marks & Spencer was made in Georgia.   

“So, my wife’s birthday present from Marks & Spencer in the #UK had a message inside about growing trade links with #Georgia... #დამზადებულიასაქართველოში [#MadeinGeorgia],” reads the British Ambassador’s tweet.

The sewing factories in western Georgia produce clothing for international brands. Marks & Spencer – a British label known for its high-quality and style – is one of them.

McKenzie’s tweet showing off the UK’s “growing trade links with Georgia” further emphasizes the context of the ongoing three-month UK Season 2019 in Georgia. #UKGeorgia is a specially curated program of more than 60 events jointly presented by the British Council in Georgia and the British Embassy in Tbilisi. Through showing the similarities and common ties between the two countries, the UK/Georgia Season aims to show Georgia the culture of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Additionally, the officials from the British Embassy Tbilisi have noted that the United Kingdom will be hosting a 'Georgian Season' in 2020.

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Image source: the Parliament of Georgia.
By Nini Dakhundaridze