There is still one factory actively working today. Cluny Lace, established in 1845, is Nottingham’s ninth-generation Lever’s Lace manufacturer. It works with design houses such as Christian Dior, Vivienne Westwood, Burberry, Gucci and Paul Smith. In 2012 they supplied the Royal School of Needlework at Hampton Court Palace with lace to create Catherine Middleton’s Royal Lace Appliqué for her veil and shoes.
You can read more about Nottingham’s lace market HERE.