The shortlist for Drapers Independents Awards 2021 has been revealed. The awards recognise the fashion retailers and brands that have innovated to survive, supported their local communities and built stronger businesses under tough circumstances. 

The shortlist includes:

Best New Retailer

• Aura
• Crofton & Hall
• DAY
• Rosie Cheeks
• Tabernam
• Very Stylish Girl
• Will & Ward

Best Use of Social Media

• Domino Style
• Henmores
• Jane Davidson
• Restoration Yard at Dalkeith Country Park
• Sass & Edge
• Suzanne Neville
• Warrior Addict

Menswear Independent of the Year

• Alexandra Wood
• Brian James
• Galvin Tullamore
• Suave Owl
• Westdaw Menswear
• Woven

Menswear Brand of the Year

• Barbour
• Marc Darcy
• Zanouchi

Multichannel Independent of the Year

• A·hume
• Henmores
• Iris & Violet
• Mish
• Moo Boutique
• Real Clothing
• Sandersons Department Store
• Suave Owl

The Innovator Award 

• Dea Baker, Aqua & Rock
• David Conaghan, Nikki Intimates
• Hanna Felizitas Fiedler, Leap of Faith Creatives
• Jen McKenna, Moo Boutique
• Julia Munder and William Forshaw, Maxwell Scott Bags
• Rachel Thomson, A Hume
• Anne Wright, Young Ideas

Womenswear Brand of the Year

• Aqua & Rock
• Barbour
• Bezo London
• Cara and the Sky
• Frank Lyman Design
• Luella Fashion
• Nanushka
• Primrose Park London
• TLC Sport

Womenswear Independent of the Year

• ALC
• Anna
• Birdsong London
• Courtyard
• Kiticymru
• Lulu & M
• Renes Fashion
• The Fold London
• The Gate
• Rocca
• Young Ideas

For the full shortlist please visit drapersonline.com.