The winners of 2014’s Drapers Awards were recently announced at the annual ceremony that toasts the very best brands, designers and businesses in fashion retailing today.
Now in its 24th year, the 2014 awards were held at London’s Old Billingsgate on 20th November and gathered over 800 guests for an evening of celebration and networking.
Eric Musgrave, Drapers’ editorial director, said:
“Once again the Drapers Awards has spotlighted the immense talents that exist within the fashion retailing sector. Despite the continually challenging trading environment, our retail winners and those from the supplier side of the business have shown themselves to be both creative and commercially adept. This was a great night for a great industry.”
After review by a panel of judges, made up of influential figures and experts from the retail sector, the Drapers Awards 2014 were awarded to:
Primark – International Retailer of the Year
Primark – Best Store Design of the Year
Curvy Kate – Womenswear Brand of the Year
Bon Marche – Fashion Retail Business of the Year (over £125m turnover)
John Lewis – Department Store Business of the Year
Jacques Vert Group – Fashion Marketing Campaign of the Year
Boohoo.com – Fashion Pure-Play Etailer of the Year
Jigsaw – Fashion Retail Business of the Year (under £125m turnover)
Karpelle – Fashion Supplier of the Year
Without Prejudice – Menswear Brand of the Year
Marc Cain – Premium Brand of the Year
Lipsy – Young Fashion Brand of the Year
Marks & Spencer – Fashion Retailer of the Year – Consumer Choice