The fifth annual Boutique Star Awards returned to London’s May Fair Hotel, celebrating the very best of independent fashion retail.

Hosted by television presenter Hayley Sparkes, the event presented 16 awards recognising outstanding retailers and their suppliers. Guests enjoyed a drinks reception sponsored by Concrete-Concept, Girlfriend Collective and CCDK Copenhagen, followed by a three-course dinner, ceremony and after-party.

Among the night’s big winners were Gemini Woman, which took home Fashion Independent of the Year, and Artichoke, named Online Shop of the Year, sponsored by Top to Toe. Paula Preston of Young Ideas won Manager of the Year sponsored by Joseph Ribkoff, while Salt Society was crowned New Independent Store of the Year, sponsored by Bira, for its St Ives boutique. Cirencester boutique owner Sue Parkinson also received recognition for her retail career with the Lifetime Achievement award.  

In the supplier categories, Girlfriend Collective was named Conscious Brand of the Year, Joanna Edwards took home Fashion Agency of the Year sponsored by Harrogate Fashion Week, and Whyci won Family-Founded Brand of the Year.