275 guests gathered in London last night for the 6th edition of Stars Best Shop Awards: retail awards for the underwear, swimwear and legwear industry. Hosted by journalist and broadcaster, Vanessa Feltz, the Awards drew buyers and retailers from all across the UK and Ireland. The glittering evening is organised by the leading trade publication, Underlines Magazine, which celebrates 25 years in the sector this year with the headline sponsor of INVISTA (owner of the LYCRA® brand). An exclusive preview of the new LYCRA® advertising campaign was shown during the evening.
Other sponsors included Courtaulds Brands (Pretty Polly and Aristoc) – Legwear Retailer of the Year; Panache with the Cocktail Reception and Wacoal Eveden with the deluxe photobooth. Stars is supported by national show organisers, ITE Moda Lingerie & Swimwear Exhibition, Eurovet (organisers of Salon International, Mode City and Interfiliere) and the Fashion Association of Britain (FAB) – all of whom gave generous prizes to the winners.
Stars 2014 Winners
Best Newcomer: Sobriquet Lingerie
Best Concept Shop: Petits Bisous
Independent Department Store: Voisins
Large Department/Chain Store: Brown Thomas
Legwear Retailer of the Year (sponsored by Courtaulds Legwear): Barkers
Best Multi-product E-tailer: ASOS
Best Specialist E-tailer: Simply Beach
Personal Touch: The Little Big Bra Shop
Reference Shop: Bravado
Excellence & Outstanding Achievement Award (decided by public vote): Turnbulls
Editor’s Choice: Bentalls
Supplier of the Year Award: Wacoal Eveden
As well as the 12 annual Awards, a new Award was created last night – The Special Care Recognition Award, aimed at acknowledging the contribution these specialist stores make in the marketplace and won by Nicola Jane.
