Last night saw hundreds of indies and womenswear brand insiders flocking to Pure London to hear the results of its first ever Best of British Independent Retailer Awards. Held on the eve of the show’s final day, the ceremony took place on the main show floor on the Womenswear Catwalk stage. FAB’s Melissa Wheeler joined Pure London Portfolio director Julie Driscoll and head of footwear and accessories Vicky Ogden to present the winners with their trophies.
AND THE WINNERS ARE…
East Anglia
Javelin
(Finalists: Anne Furbank, Match Clothing)
Home Counties
The Dressing Room
(Finalists: Ambiance of Colchester, Cashmere Goose, Doodie Stark)
London
Lux Fix
(Finalists: Katie & Jo, Tower London)
Northern Ireland and the Republic
Chocolate Clothing
(Finalists: Fred Funk, Gaffney Shoes)
Scotland
A Hume
(Finalists: Catwalkers, Sphere and Turret)
South West
Grace and Ted
(Finalists Grace at No.5, Sisi and May)
Wales
Ushi’s
(Finalists: Evans and Wilkins, Tom Hughes)
Midlands
Young Ideas
(Finalists: Luck of Louth, Majors)
The North
Hurley
(Finalists Maureen Cookson, Pookie)
Footwear
Tower London
(Finalists: Luck of Louth, Soles With Hearts)