This year marks the 17th anniversary of the Stars Best Shop Awards which was held on Thursday 6th November at the wonderful Underglobe. It is only made possible with the support of our primary sponsors Hyosung Corporation, Wacoal Europe and Panache Lingerie. We also have to thank INDX Intimate Apparel Show (AIS), Triumph & Sloggi, Anita Since 1886, Miraclesuit & Patricia Eve, Cyberjammies, Soak Wash, The Wonderland Show and BIRA (British Independent Retailers Association) for their support in making Stars happen.
With a 300-strong audience, the very best of UK & Irish retail was represented in what was an unforgettable night of talent, innovation, and celebration!
Congratulations to all the finalists and of course to the winners:
BEST NEWCOMER: SOPHISTIKATE presented by Lizzie McMillan, Head of Sales, UK & Ireland (Triumph/Sloggi)
E-TAILER OF THE YEAR: FREEMANS GRATTAN HOLDINGS presented by Mark Tweed, Brand Director, Cyberjammies
DEPARTMENT STORE: JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS presented by John Power, Managing Director, Panache Lingerie
MIRACLESUIT BODY CONFIDENCE/SHAPING AWARD: HARTS presented by Chris Eve, MD of Patricia Eve
PERSONAL TOUCH: MABEL & JACKS presented by Andrew Goodacre of BIRA
BOUTIQUE STYLE: CAROLINE RANDELL presented by Geoff Embley, CEO of Wacoal Europe
ANITA SPECIAL CARE RECOGNITION AWARD: JANICE ROSE presented by Michele Duncan, MD of Anita UK
INDX EXCELLENCE & OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: GOODS presented by James Crabtree, Head of Fashion at AIS/INDX Shows
SUPERSTAR: TALLULAH presented by Laurel Nash, Global Sales Director, Wacoal Europe
EDITOR’S CHOICE AWARD: VAMP LINGERIE presented by Pamela Scott of Underlines
UNSUNG INDUSTRY HERO: STELLA NORTH, Panache, presented by Andrea Mutlow, Wacoal (2024 Winner)
BRAND COLLECTIONS AWARDS 2024: Product Brands Awards were presented by Claire O’Neill and Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, HYOSUNG TNC
ACTIVE/SPORTS: ANITA ACTIVE
LINGERIE COORDINATES: PANACHE
SWIMWEAR: FANTASIE
NIGHT/LOUNGEWEAR: CYBERJAMMIES
SHAPEWEAR: MIRACLESUIT®
LEGWEAR: CHARNOS (MELAS)
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: ROS BROADY, Pretty Things Buckhurst Hill , presented by Pamela Scott of Underlines
SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR: The Wacoal Group presented by Pamela Scott of Underlines
Photography: Gavin Kemp
