Purpose The purpose of this paper is to provide a new perspective by conceptualising country of origin (COO) from a management perspective, identifying the impact different COO constructs have in the context of fashion retailer and manufacturer businesses.Design/methodology/approach This qualitative study comprises a series of in depth interviews with key informants from large scale fashion retailers and manufacturers in the UK.Findings The major findings of this research demonstrate that COO is considered a strategic business imperative but manifests in a variety of ways depending on brand positioning, long term strategic plans, expertise, and brand values etc.Research implications This study contributes to the body of knowledge about the importance of COO. The findings of this research will have practical implications for manufacturers and retailers, informing the debate on the value of the ‘Made in [.]’ epithet.Research limitations Findings are limited to the UK fashion clothing industry.Originality/value This research presents a new perspective on the COO construct, addressing it from a management rather than consumer perspective. It argues that COO can be considered as a strategic dimension, which is manifested in a variety of ways.

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