Drapers Conscious Fashion Awards 2026 winners revealed

The winners were crowned at a new-style awards ceremony on 11 March 2026 at Hilton London Bankside, where a more informal, convivial format was designed to cultivate connections between our finalists, partners, judges and supporters. Our 114-strong shortlist of finalists was the longest since the awards were launched in 2020 as Drapers Sustainable Fashion Awards, and reflects the increasing importance ethical, sustainable and circular fashion is taking in the industry. Advanced Clothing Solutions was a double winner, taking the awards for Recommerce and Empowering People. For the first time Drapers’ Den pitches by sustainable fashion start-ups took place on the stage as part of the Drapers Conscious Fashion Awards ceremony. Three fledgling companies selected by judges from our One to Watch shortlist presented their business cases to our judges in front a live audience, to be crowned One to Watch. We also honoured two standard bearers of British, sustainable fashion: Amy Powney, founder of Akyn and former creative director of Mother of Pearl, was crowned Conscious Fashion Champion; and Nigel Cabourn, menswear design legend and founder of his eponymous label, was named as the winner of the inaugural Outstanding Contribution Award. Advertisement The evening awards ceremony followed the market-leading Drapers Conscious Fashion Summit during the day, when sustainable, ethical and circular fashion leaders tackled the issues defining the industry today, explored solutions and shared best practice. Drapers Conscious Fashion Manifesto formed the centrepiece of the day – our four-point roadmap born of consultation with brands, retailers, suppliers and representative bodies on what is needed to meet sustainability goals and regulations, which will be presented government on behalf of the industry. Drapers editor Jill Geoghegan said: “We are so honoured to be empowering sustainable, ethical fashion business, and are delighted to have so many of the pioneers in this space with us this evening. “We continue to support the industry with our events and also Drapers Conscious Fashion Manifesto, which we will present to the government on behalf of the industry to demand help with compliance, sustainability and resilience. Please join us by signing the manifesto. “Thank you to our partners and judges: Tom Berry, independent adviser, Tom Berry Sustainability Consulting; Tamara Cincik, founder and CEO, Fashion Roundtable; Priya Downes, founder, Nudea; Kate Hardcastle, founder, The Customer Whisperer; Simon Platts, co-founder, SP&KO; Catherine Salvidge, strategic technical manager – textiles, WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme); Jane Shepherdson, chair, My Wardrobe HQ; Helen Williamson, managing director, Tutti; and Rosie Wollacott, head of group sustainability, Mulberry. Advertisement “And once again, congratulations to all our winners and finalists.” Here are the winners: Best Community or Charity Initiative - WINNER: Give Your Best – Pay-it-Forward Store - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Scamp & Dude – Super Scarf Mission Best Customer Engagement Campaign - WINNER: Shelter – Rescue and Repair - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Traid – Shop the Drop Best Use of Technology for Good - Matter and Paradise Textiles Brand of the Year – sponsored by Saiz - Nudie Jeans Circular Fashion Award – sponsored by Bleckmann - WINNER: Frugi - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Nudie Jeans Conscious Collection of the Year - Reformation – 100% Recycled Sweater One to Watch – sponsored by The Fashion People - Alpaca Apparel Positive Change Award - Rab Recommerce Award - Advanced Clothing Solutions Supply Chain Sustainability Award – sponsored by Eurofins - WINNER: Little Green Radicals - HIGHLY COMMENDED: Wellicious Textile Innovation of the Year - Fibre52 Empowering People Award - Advanced Clothing Solutions Conscious Fashion Champion - Amy Powney, founder, Akyn and Mother of Pearl Outstanding Contribution Award - Nigel Cabourn, founder, Nigel Cabourn Drapers Conscious Fashion Campaign: your guide to responsible, compliant business - Drapers Conscious Fashion Manifesto – make your voice heard - Drapers Conscious Fashion Campaign: A call to action for responsible, compliant business - Made in UK: Home advantages of onshoring production - Competition and Markets Authority: “Fashion cannot afford to go quiet on sustainability” - How Mulberry is embedding its “Made to Last” ethos - UKFT: ‘Play to the advantages of speed and flexibility of made in UK’ Have your say or a new account to join the discussion.