The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has revealed the shortlist for its highly anticipated red carpet event, the NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards, including bold womenswear label House of Holland, heritage men’s accessories brand Drake’s, and luxe nightwear designer Olivia von Halle.
Compèred by ITV presenter and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Susanna Reid, this year’s Awards will see the UK’s most inspiring, original and successful fashion businesses vie for the coveted trophies. Judging for the NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards was chaired by Hilary Alexander OBE, fashion writer and former Fashion Director of The Daily Telegraph.
UKFT Chief Executive John Miln said: “Following on from the success of last year’s Awards, we have been inundated with a record number of entries this year. From emerging young design talent and influential retailers, to some of the UK’s most impressive manufacturers, the judges had their work cut out with such a strong and diverse range of businesses in the running.”
Full shortlist for the NatWest UKFT Awards 2014
UKFT Rise Award
- Hentsch Man Ltd.
- Native Youth
- Okun Beachwear Ltd.
UKFT Accessories Award
- Alex Monroe Ltd
- Drake’s
- Simon Carter
MyDaily UKFT Designer Collaboration Award (voting open until 31st March)
- Eudon Choi for River Island Design Forum
- Isabel Marant for H&M
- Liberty X Nike
- Meadham Kirchhoff for Topshop
- Oscar de la Renta for the OUTNET
Smart Currency UKFT Exporter Award
- Ariella
- Luxury Fabrics Ltd.
- Penrose London
UKFT Textile Award
- Abraham Moon & Sons
- Litmans
- Vanners
CapitB UKFT Let’s Make it Here Award
- Insley & Nash
- Milliken European Airbag Products
- Vanners
UKFT Designer Business Award
- Damaris Ltd.
- House of Holland
- Matthew Miller
UKFT Brand Award – Menswear
- Christopher Raeburn
- Luke Roper Ltd.
- Oliver Spencer
UKFT Brand Award – Womenswear
- House of Holland
- Little Mistress Ltd.
- Margaret Howell
UKFT Brand Award – Childrenswear
- Angel’s Face
- Emile et Rose
- Kite Clothing
UKFT Brand Award – Lingerie & Beachwear
- Beautiful Bottoms London
- Curvy Kate Ltd.
- Olivia von Halle
UKFT Retailer Award
To be announced on the night
NatWest UKFT Outstanding Achievement Award
TBA
