Drapers Awards 2026 winners announced
Date posted on DIARY directory: Thursday 12th November 2026
The winners of the Drapers Awards 2026 have been revealed at a ceremony at the Grade II-listed Old Billingsgate in London, bringing together the fashion retail industry of the UK and Ireland. Hosted by comedian Michelle De Swarte, the awards celebrated the achievements of both multiple and independent fashion retailers.
Barbour was a double winner, collecting the awards for Womenswear Brand of the Year (turnover >£25m) and Best Marketing Campaign (company turnover >£100m) for its Original and Authentic Tartans campaign. Philip Treacy received the Lifetime Achievement award, while André Maeder, Chief Executive Officer of Selfridges Group, was named Leader of the Year.
Who are the winners of the Drapers Awards 2026?
- Best Independent Department Store - Jarrolds & Sons
- Best Niche Independent Retailer - Ivy & White
- Womenswear Brand of the Year (turnover <£25m) - Nadine Merabi
- Womenswear Brand of the Year (turnover >£25m) - Barbour
- Menswear Brand of the Year - Nudie Jeans
- Womenswear Independent of the Year - Anne Furbank
- Menswear Independent of the Year - Richard Gelding. Highly Commended: UJNG
- Tech Innovator of the Year - Fabacus
- Retailer Tech Innovator of the Year - Goddiva
- Fashion Supplier of the Year - Weavabel
- Best Use of Social Media - Odd Muse. Highly Commended: Oner Active
- International Excellence - AllSaints. Highly Commended: Passenger
- Best Marketing Campaign (company turnover <£100m) - Lyle & Scott: Wear It Your Way. Highly Commended: Aspiga: Aspiga x Royal Horticultural Society 2026
- Best Marketing Campaign (company turnover >£100m) - Barbour: Original and Authentic Tartans
- Best Place to Work - FatFace. Highly Commended: Curvy Kate
- Retailer of the Year (£10m-£100m turnover) - Aspiga. Highly Commended: Weird Fish
- Retailer of the Year (>£100m turnover) - JD Sports
- Pureplay of the Year - Beyond Nine
- Rental/Resale Award - Shelter
- Retailer of the Year - Consumer Choice - Marks & Spencer
- Team of the Year - Jaeger
- Diversity and Inclusion Award - Unhidden
- Leader of the Year - André Maeder, Chief Executive Officer, Selfridges Group
- Independent Icon - Liz Jefferson, Owner, Doodie Stark
- Lifetime Achievement - Philip Treacy
For more information, visit drapersonline.com.

