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UKFT Awards unveils 2015 shortlist

The UK Fashion and Textile Association has unveiled its shortlist for its annual awards taking place next month, including London Fashion Week designer Erdem, menswear label Timothy Everest, and emerging designer Huishan Zhang. The Designer Business Award is one of the most hotly contests with Erdem up against Imogen Belfield and Teatum Jones,...

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UK Fashion and Textile Awards 2014

On Thursday the NatWest UK Fashion and Textile Awards recognised a hybrid of British fashion individuals and companies. Held at the Tobacco Dock in East London, the awards celebrated both new design talent and high-end fashion brands and those making their mark both at home and internationally. The awards further recognise manufacturing...

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Shortlist announced for UKFT Awards 2014

UK Fashion & Textile Association has unveiled its shortlist for the annual Natwest UKFT Awards, including London Fashion Week label House of Holland, heritage men’s accessories brand Drake’s, and luxe nightwear designer, Olivia von Halle. Henry Holland’s bold womenswear label House of Holland has been shortlisted in two categories, it will be up...

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Judging Panel announced for UK Fashion & Textile 2014 Awards

The UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has announced the judging panel for this year's annual awards, which celebrates the entire fashion and textile industry. Taking place on May 22 at the Tobacco Dock in London, the UKFT awards return this year, after witnessing a successful relaunch in 2013. Previous award winners include the Cambridge...

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UKFT adds new award categories

The UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) is adding new Brand Award categories to its annual awards that celebrates the creativity, innovation and success in the UK fashion industry. New for 2014 will be the Brand Award, which will be split into four sub-categories, honouring British brands across menswear, womenswear, childrenswear and...

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Christopher Raeburn recognised at UKFT Awards

Designer Christopher Raeburn, accessories brand The Cambridge Satchel Company, and retailer Liberty London were among the names honoured at this year’s UK Fashion and Textile Awards. The awards, which were re-launched this year to celebrate not only outstanding excellence in creativity, design and innovation, but also how each company performed...

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UKFT Awards nominees announced

Designers Christopher Raeburn, Alex Monroe and Karl Donoghue are amongst the shortlisted nominees for the 2013 UK Fashion and Textile Association awards. The awards due to take place on May 23 in London have been re-launched this year to celebrate not only outstanding excellence in creativity, design and innovation, but also how each company...

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UKFT announces judging panel

Leading industry body the UK Fashion & Textile Association (UKFT) has announced the judging panel for its annual awards, which celebrates the entire fashion and textile industry. Taking place in May, there will not only be Awards for export but also for design, textiles, best brand, supplier and accessories companies. Plus to support the UKFT...

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UKFT relaunches annual awards

Leading industry body, the UK Fashion and Textile Association, has announced that it is relaunching its annual awards to celebrate the entire fashion and textile industry. Previously named the Export Awards, the new awards will mark a new partnership with NatWest and the awards will be renamed the NatWest UK Fashion and Textile Awards 2013. Not...