This year’s Boutique Star Awards winners’ party will take place on Tuesday 10 November at the Victory Services Club in central London, recognising the industry’s most outstanding independent fashion retailers and suppliers. The evening celebration will be held in the venue’s grand Carisbrooke Hall, beginning with a drinks reception followed by a three-course dinner and awards ceremony.
Located near Marble Arch, the historic Seymour Street building has been home to a military members’ club since the end of the Second World War. Today it is a registered charity, using income from its hospitality events and accommodation to fund support for service personnel, veterans and their families.
“This year marks a new chapter for the Boutique Star Awards as we move to a new venue for the first time since 2022,” says publisher Julie Neill. “The Victory Services Club is a fantastic setting and Carisbrooke Hall is an incredible space for the celebration. We can’t wait to welcome everyone in November for what promises to be an unforgettable evening.”
Now in its sixth year, the awards celebrate excellence across 20 categories including Fashion Independent of the Year, Outstanding Business sponsored by City Goddess and Fashion Agency of the Year sponsored by Harrogate Fashion Week.
Five new categories have been introduced for 2026, including three for retailers: Independent Department Store of the Year, sponsored by City Goddess, Resilient Retailer of the Year and Retailer Event of the Year. Two new supplier awards have also been added: Lifestyle and Accessories Brand of the Year and Tech Innovation of the Year. The reader-voted Favourite Supplier of the Year award will also return for a second year.
Entries are free for independent multi-brand retailers and suppliers, with businesses invited to outline their performance, strategy and what sets them apart via an online application. Submissions will be reviewed by a panel of independent industry experts including respected indie retailers, agents and event organisers, with the shortlist announced in September.
Entries close on Friday 31 July. Full details and entry forms are available here.