On 13th November 2024, the annual Drapers Awards celebrated excellence in the fashion industry at The HAC in the City of London. Fashion-Enter Ltd (FEL) was shortlisted in the Fashion Supplier of the Year category…and, exciting news…was announced as the winner! This is the second award FEL has received from Drapers this year after winning Sustainable Fashion Champion of the Year’ at the Drapers Sustainable Conference and Awards in March.
The Drapers Awards 2024, is a pinnacle event recognising the leaders and innovators of the fashion retail industry. This year’s awards celebrated outstanding achievements across 19 categories, acknowledging the brands, retailers, and individuals driving innovation, inclusivity, and growth in the fashion world.
The evening brought together fashion trailblazers and rising stars, each applauded for their contributions to shaping the future of fashion. In a time of industry-wide transformation, Drapers Awards honourees exemplify resilience, creativity, and a commitment to meaningful change.
Jenny Holloway, Founder and CEO of FEL, said: “This Award is for every single person at Fashion-Enter Ltd from the machinists to the pressers, we are a team and are working proof that sustainable manufacturing can and does work in the UK.
“A huge thank you to everyone who voted last night and congrats to all winners and nominees.”
Jill Geoghegan, Drapers editor, commented: “Drapers is proud to celebrate the achievements of the fashion retail against another challenging year. We will continue to shine a spotlight on the teams and individuals that are fuelling the creativity and resilience of this vital sector. A big congratulations to all of this year’s winners and finalists.”
Fashion Technology Academy (FTA) students and apprentices learn alongside FEL’s Factory and Fashion Studio providing unique on-site experience of how the supply chain operates, this is combined with the skills, standards, ethics and innovation essential for the industry today.