[4] Little was the designer[clarification needed] – he had been responsible for Biba's distinctive black and gold logo – and created most of the company's early ranges.

[7][8] The company has a wholly owned US subsidiary and showrooms across Europe, in addition to retailing via UK stores such as John Lewis.

[9] Its high-profile clients have included Bill and Hillary Clinton, who used Osborne & Little designs in their private apartment at the White House.

[3] The company was formerly listed on the London Stock Exchange, delisting in 2003; it had a turnover of almost £33m in 2011, with a quarter of this coming from sales in mainland Europe.

[13] Osborne & Little has collaborated with a number of other British fashion and textile designers over the years, including Zandra Rhodes, Neisha Crosland and Matthew Williamson.