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 lingerie and beachwear. This will be in addition to awards celebrating accessories, export, textile, designer, retail and UK manufacturing, as honouring a rising star in the industry and awarding its annual outstanding achievement accolade.

Commenting at the 2014 launch, UKFT CEO John Miln said: “The UK fashion industry is undoubtedly one of the most exciting and innovative in the world right now, so we’re honoured to be able to recognise the many talented and inspiring people that make it so great.

“We work with hundreds of emerging and established UK fashion and textile businesses every day, from young designers and influential brands to UK manufacturers, and these Awards are about celebrating the successes of all those who play an integral role in our industry – both at the forefront and behind the scenes.”

The awards are open to members and non-members of UKFT and can be entered online at ukftawards.org. The deadline for entries is February 28, 2014. Winners will be announced at a gala ceremony on May 22, at East London’s Tabacco Dock.