Last week, The May Fair Hotel’s chandelier-lit Crystal Room served as the decadent backdrop to the third annual Boutique Star Awards. The indie fashion industry’s crème de la crème joined us to celebrate some of the shiniest examples of independent retailers and suppliers around in the UK.
The mood of the evening was set with an opening speech by Boutique magazine’s Julie Neill, who thanked attendees, finalists and category sponsor City Goddess for supporting the awards for another year. She said: “This awards evening offers us all the perfect opportunity to celebrate our industry – and in doing so we acknowledge all the retailers and brands that continue to thrive and inspire in these continually challenging times. We were absolutely overwhelmed by the standard of entries we received this year and every single one of you on the shortlist are worthy of an award.”
After a delicious three-course feast of Caprese salad, French-trimmed chicken and mini dessert trio, television presenter Hayley Sparkes took to the stage to help present this year’s awards. Here’s the full 2023 winners’ gallery…
Creative VM Independent of the Year
Doodie Stark
Accessories/ Footwear Brand of the Year
Claire Hill Designs
Fashion Agency of the Year
The Brand Ambassadors
Fashion Distributor of the Year
City Goddess
Independent Group of the Year
Young Ideas
Female Founded Brand of the Year
Naia Beach
Outstanding Business
Renes Fashion
New Independent Retailer of the Year sponsored by City Goddess
MinimuMaximuM
Highly commended: JB and Boom
International Brand of the Year
Orientique
Newcomer sponsored by City Goddess
Jen Shutter, Hyve Group
British Brand of the Year
Pomodoro
Community Hero of the Year
Anne Wright, Young Ideas
Shirley Leader, Velvet and Rose
Fashion Independent of the Year
Domino Style
Lifetime Achievement
Jan Shutt, Sunday Best
