The shortlist for the inaugural Boutique Star Awards has been revealed.
The competition launched for the first time in 2019 to celebrate the UK’s best independent retailers, suppliers and individuals. Eighteen indies including Young Ideas, The Edit, Odyssey Boutique, Psyche and Henmores have all been selected for the shortlist. Meanwhile, British brands including Lily and Me, Brit-Stitch, Scream Pretty and Naeco as well as international labels such as Yaccomaricard and Carla Ruiz are also up for awards.
The Boutique Star Awards are open to all fashion and lifestyle independents around the country operating bricks-and-mortar businesses as well as brands and industry insiders.
With 12 categories up for grabs, the winners will be announced at a celebratory party held at stunning rooftop venue The Deck located at the iconic National Theatre on Tuesday 8 October.
Click here for more information and to book tickets. Early bird rates are available until 28th August 2019.
An esteemed judging panel made up of industry insiders will choose the ultimate winner of each category.
See the full list of categories and shortlisted entries below:
RETAILERS
Womenswear Independent of the Year
Young Ideas, Derbyshire
The Edit, Cheshire
Pretty Parade, Lancashire
Cordelia James, East Sussex
Kitty Brown Boutique, Carnforth
Alluring Boutique, Elgin
Independent Group of the Year
The Edit, Cheshire
Psyche, Middlesbrough
Young Ideas, Derbyshire
Classix, Chichester
Occasionwear Specialist of the Year
Silhouette London, Harrow
Gissings Boutique, Bristol
Caroline Clark Bridal Boutique, Droitwich
Creative VM Independent of the Year
Odyssey Boutique, Edinburgh
Haygen, Islington
Bon Bon Fristal, Newquay
Social Media Channel of the Year
Energy Clothing, Stamford
Tilletts, Louth
Silhouette London, Harrow
Multi-Channel Independent of the Year
Henmores, Derbyshire
Alluring Boutique, Elgin
Union 22, Liverpool
Psyche, Middlesbrough
SUPPLIERS
British Brand of the Year
Brit-Stitch
Celtic and Co
Cocoa Cashmere
Lily and Me
Naeco
Scream Pretty
Capri
International Brand of the Year
Carla Ruiz
Lofina
Xenia Design
Hanro
Yaccomaricard
Fashion Agency of the Year
Carol C Collections
Joanna Edwards
Double H
Fashion Distributor of the Year
Carol C Collections
Capri
Lily and me
SPECIAL AWARDS
Newcomer
Lifetime Achievement
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