Shortlist for UKFT Awards announced

 

UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT) has revealed the shortlist for the NatWest UK Fashion & Textile Awards 2013. The shortlist includes: Charlotte Taylor, Emma J Shipley and Hancock (UKFT Rise Newcomer Award); Orlebar Brown, Pantherella and Ted Baker (Brand of the Year); Alex Monroe, Christopher Raeburn and Karl Donoghue (Designer Business of the Year); Dashing Tweeds, Insley & Nash and Harris Tweed (Textile Business of the Year); Mark/Giusti, Tatty Devine and The Cambridge Satchel Company (Accessories Business of the Year); Eribe, Karl Donoghue and The Cambridge Satchel Company (Exporter of the Year); Abraham Moon, Berwin & Berwin and Prominent Europe (Supplier of the Year); Harris Tweed, Johnstons of Elgin and Pantherella (Let’s Make it Here UK Manufacturer of the Year). Retailer of the Year and the Outstanding achievement Award will be announced on the night. The awards will take place on May 23 at One Mayfair in London where the winners will be announced. The companies that made the shortlist will have some of their collections shown on the night of the Awards in a fashion show.