The shortlist for this year’s Boutique Star Awards has been revealed with more than 20 leading fashion independents selected as finalists. Young Ideas, Domino Style, Doodie Stark and Kiti are among those up for awards while brands including Pomodoro, Coti Vision and Campo Marzio have also been shortlisted.
First launched in 2019, the Boutique Star Awards is an annual celebration of the industry’s very best independent retailers and their suppliers. This year’s winners will be announced on Thursday 9 November at a celebratory party at London’s May Fair Hotel (click here for event tickets). Attendees will enjoy welcome drinks followed by a three-course feast with wine inside the five-star hotel’s luxurious Crystal Room. There will also be an awards ceremony hosted by television presenter Hayley Sparkes and a DJ after party.
Full shortlist below – congratulations to all of this year’s finalists!
2023 SHORTLIST
RETAILERS
Fashion Independent of the Year
- Artichoke
- Collen and Clare
- Cuckoo Boutique
- Domino Style
- Dragonfly Boutique
- Kiti
- Niche
- Renes Fashion
- The Pantry Underwear
- Velvet Ladieswear
- Very Stylish Girl
- Young Ideas
- Quattro Rish
Independent Group of the Year
- Domino Style
- Doodie Stark
- The Pantry Underwear
- Velvet Ladieswear
- Young Ideas
Creative VM Independent of the Year
- Cuckoo Boutique
- Doodie Stark
- Eyestyle Studio
- MinimuMaximuM
- Velvet Ladieswear
Social Media Strategy of the Year
- Artichoke
- Collen and Clare
- Domino Style
- Kiti
- The Pantry Underwear
- Young Ideas
- Quattro Rish
New Independent Retailer of the Year
- Elouise Boutique
- JB and Boom
- Lifestyle Battle
- MinimuMaximuM
- Split Figs
Community Hero of the Year
- Angie Huddart, Angi Lou Boutique
- Anne Wright, Young Ideas
- Mandy Errington, DJV Boutique
- Shirley Leader, Velvet and Rose
SUPPLIERS
British Brand of the Year
- Goddiva
- From My Mother’s Garden
- Pomodoro
- The Bamboo Wardrobe
International Brand of the Year
- Alquema
- Caprice
- Foil
- Orientique
- Tara Vao
Fashion Agency of the Year
- Apt Collections
- Carol C Collections
- Palladio
- The Brand Ambassadors
Fashion Distributor of the Year
- Carol C Collections
- Pomodoro
- City Goddess
Female Founded Brand of the Year
- Claire Hill Designs
- Coti Vision
- Naia Beach
- Scream Pretty
- The Bamboo Wardrobe
Accessories/ Footwear Brand of the Year
- Campo Marzio
- Caprice
- Claire Hill Designs
- Coti Vision
Sustainable Brand of the Year
- by basics
- Maeva Rae
- Nudea
- Outerknown
- The Bamboo Wardrobe
NOMINATIONS
Lifetime Achievement
- Announced during winners’ party
Newcomer
- Announced during winners’ party
Outstanding Business
- Announced during winners’ party