2022 Drapers Independents Awards finalists revealed

The finalists represent one of the strongest rosters in the awards’ 31-year history, reflecting the resilience of a sector that is often at the heart of local communities as it emerges from the disruption of the pandemic.

The Drapers team now look forward to welcoming the finalists to the Gala Luncheon Ceremony at Grosvenor House in London on September 22 and toasting the winners.

Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan said: “The independent sector is the backbone of the fashion industry in the UK and Ireland. We received an impressive number of entries for the 2022 Drapers Independents Awards, which shows the innovation and resilience of the companies involved.

“A big shout out to all of the companies that have made the shortlist. In its 135th year, Drapers is proud to continue to support and champion this inspiring and thriving part of the industry.”

Drapers’ lead partner for this prestigious awards program is online apparel and lifestyle marketplace Faire, which connects brands with independent retailers around the world.

Lauren Cooks Levitan, Chief Financial Officer, said: “The fashion category on Faire represents our fastest growing sector over the past two years, demonstrating the adaptive and innovative nature of this resilient industry.

“Faire is proud to partner with Drapers, the resounding authority on fashion retail news in the UK, to sponsor the Drapers Independents Awards.”

Secure your place now for the Gala Luncheon and Awards Ceremony on September 22 at Grosvenor House London.

Women’s Fashion Independent of the Year

Sponsored by Pure London

At the top
Bisque Clothes and Life
blue temple
Bod and Ted
Court
Grace and Mabel
Jane Davidson shop
Lulu & M
Minox shop
Pamela Shiffer
pink penguin
The door
Wild and Westbrooke
Willow and wolf shop

Independent Men’s Fashion of the Year

Decorative clothes
Terriers and hares
Joshua Adams Men’s Clothing
Moran’s Men’s Clothing
Patrick Bourke Menswear
suave owl
Westdaw Men’s Clothing

Independent Kidswear of the Year

Designer children’s clothing
Kids Trapeze
Trendy Tots Baby Store

Best New Retailer

Sponsored by Make

Angi Lou Shop
Hello
Select
Jezebel Store

Better use of social media

Bisque Clothes and Life
Jeans Black White
Jane Davidson shop
Lulu & M
Poppies Clothing
Rewritten

Best Pureplay Independent Retailer

Mia Worship
International designer clothes
Fitted and ruffled sportswear
TruffleShuffle

Better customer experience

Humes Outfitters
Jane Davidson shop
Jon Ian
Laboo London
Michael Stewart Mens Clothing
mish
nice parade
Birmingham Bridal TDR
Cherry Moon fashion store
pantry underwear
Exclusive women’s clothing in velvet

Women’s Clothing Brand of the Year

Sponsored by Just around the corner

barbour
Cara and the sky
dancing leopard
G-Fee
Design by Frank Lyman
LF Markey
Luella fashion
meadows
cloud
Rewritten

Menswear Brand of the Year

barbour
Guide London
Marc Darcy

Children’s Clothing Brand of the Year

dino ski
grass and air
La Coqueta Children
mitch and son
muddy puddles

Best New Brand

Sponsored by Make

Arc & Bo
Breathe
Cara and the sky
Cinta the label
Get around
AML
meadows
cloud

Community Champion Award

Rachel Thomson, Humes Outfitters
Deirdre Williams, Re:Imagine
Esther Hitchcock, Jon Ian

rising star

Nicola Campbell, Biscuit Clothing & Living
Rosie Middleton, Dancing Leopard
Fraser Thomson, Humes Outfitters
Taj Phull, hunter
Nancy Dowman, suave owl
Jonny Kemp, Bursar
Oliver Stirk, Savage and Westbrooke

Best Store Design

Sponsored by Sook

ALC
Jeans Black White
Brian James
Terriers and hares
Humes Outfitters
LF Markey
Minox shop
Robert Godard

Sustainability Award

Shop 69b
Aspiga
Bird’s song
Jeans Black White
Mia Worship
Dilli Gray
Form SE15
Vintage Onion Glass
grass and air
cloud
Pipicca
You underwear

Lifetime Achievement of the Year

The winner will be announced at the gala lunch and awards ceremony on September 22 at Grosvenor House in London.

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