Drapers Fashion Awards now open for entries

The Drapers Fashion Awards has now officially opened for entries. The awards recognise the best brands in Fashion retail give the opportunity to raise company profile and give PR coverage for the shortlist and winners. The various categories (listed below) are judged by a team of Drapers journalists together with a panel of experts from across the fashion sector who decide the recipients of the Drapers Fashion Awards trophies at this year's event on 16 November.

Best Shopper Experience
Growing Retailer of the Year
High Street Retailer of the Year
Value for Money Retailer
Best New Business of the Year
Young Fashion Retailer of the Year
Womenswear Retailer of the Year
Menswear Retailer of the Year
Department Store of the Year
Best New Store or Department of the Year
Lingerie Retailer of the Year
Menswear Brand of the Year
Young Fashion Brand of the Year
Womenswear Brand of the Year
Short Order/Quick Response Brand
Independent Retailer of the Year
Marketing Initiative of the Year
Outstanding Contribution to Fashion
Larger Etailer of the Year
Smaller Etailer of the Year

Entry deadline is 21 July and prospective nominees should visit the website to see criteria for all categories and to enter online for free.