Drapers
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Drapers, formerly Drapers Record, was founded on 6 August 1887 as a magazine for the women's clothing retail trade. It is now the leading weekly business-to-business magazine covering the fashion retail sector. Once owned by publisher Thomson Corporation
, it is now owned by EMAP
.
In 1961, Drapers Record was bought along with the Illustrated London News
, Men's Wear and the Tatler
by the Thomson Corporation
and formed into the new Thomson Publications business.
Thomson sold Drapers Record in 1985, along with the Illustrated London News, Family Circle, Living, and Construction News.
From 1988 to 1992, it was known as DR The Fashion Business, but from 1992 it returned to its original name of Drapers Record.
In November 2006, Emap started making a version of the magazine available digitally every week. The website was relaunched in 2009.
Best New Business of the Year
Best New Store or Department of the Year
Best Shopping Experience
Department Store of the Year
High Street Retailer of the Year
Larger Etailer of the Year
Lingerie Retailer of the Year
Marketing Initiative of the Year
Menswear Retailer of the Year
Smaller Etailer of the Year
Best Value Retailer
Womenswear Retailer of the Year
Young Fashion Retailer of the Year
Growing Retailer of the Year
Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation was one of the world's largest information companies.Thomson was active in financial services, healthcare sectors, law, science & technology research, and tax & accounting sectors...
, it is now owned by EMAP
EMAP
Emap Limited is a British media company, specialising in the production of business-to-business magazines, and the organisation of business events and conferences...
.
History as Drapers Record
Former editors include Freddie Offley, who joined Drapers Record in 1930 as a trainee clerk, and went on to become director and managing editor before retiring in 1980. From 2000 to 2006, it was run by editorial director Eric Musgrave. In 2007, it is headed by managing director Malcolm Gough.In 1961, Drapers Record was bought along with the Illustrated London News
Illustrated London News
The Illustrated London News was the world's first illustrated weekly newspaper; the first issue appeared on Saturday 14 May 1842. It was published weekly until 1971 and then increasingly less frequently until publication ceased in 2003.-History:...
, Men's Wear and the Tatler
Tatler
Tatler has been the name of several British journals and magazines, each of which has viewed itself as the successor of the original literary and society journal founded by Richard Steele in 1709. The current incarnation, founded in 1901, is a glossy magazine published by Condé Nast Publications...
by the Thomson Corporation
Thomson Corporation
The Thomson Corporation was one of the world's largest information companies.Thomson was active in financial services, healthcare sectors, law, science & technology research, and tax & accounting sectors...
and formed into the new Thomson Publications business.
Thomson sold Drapers Record in 1985, along with the Illustrated London News, Family Circle, Living, and Construction News.
From 1988 to 1992, it was known as DR The Fashion Business, but from 1992 it returned to its original name of Drapers Record.
Relaunch as Drapers
In 2002, Drapers Record merged with sister title, Men's Wear, which had been launched in 1902, to become simply Drapers.In November 2006, Emap started making a version of the magazine available digitally every week. The website was relaunched in 2009.
Drapers Fashion Summit
The Drapers Fashion Summit is an event held by Drapers. It provides a comprehensive and exclusive insight from top industry leaders within fashion. It is targeted at all fashion retailers, large or small, or any business that has an interest in retail and fashion. The event aims to offer advice on how to grow your business in a changing and challenging environment.2011 Drapers Fashion Summit in where the fashion elite gather to learn, share and debate the future of the industry, from business and product trends to strategies for growth will take place 15–16 November in One Whitehall Place.Past speakers
- Caprice BourretCaprice BourretCaprice Bourret is an American supermodel, actress, television personality and businesswoman. She currently resides in the United Kingdom where she runs her company By Caprice Lingerie Ltd.- Early life :...
- Carl McPhail
- Caroline Rush
- Dolly Jones
- David Hughes
- Courtney Blackman
Advisory Board
- Andy RubinAndy RubinAndrew Rubin is a technology pioneer, co-founder and former CEO of both Danger Inc., and Android Inc. He is currently Senior Vice President of Mobile at Google, where he oversees development of Android, an open-source operating system for smartphones...
, CEO, Pentland Group - Peter Williams, Non-Executive Director, ASOS
- Eric Musgrave, Industry Expert and former Director General of the UKFT
- Mary Homer, Managing Director, Topshop
- Peter Ruis, Buying and Brand Director, John Lewis
- Michael Sharp, Deputy CEO, Debenhams
- Alan Hawkins, CEO, British Independent Retailers Association
- Lauretta Roberts, Creative Director, WGSN Boutique
- Mike Shearwood, CEO, Aurora Fashions
- Bernd Hake, Managing Director UK, Hugo Boss
- Mark Bage, Owner, Sarah Coggles
- Harold TillmanHarold TillmanHarold Peter Tillman CBE is a British retail entrepreneur and investor. His current investments include Jaeger and Aquascutum.-Early life:Tillman was born into a Jewish family living in Brixton Hill, the only child of a Yorkshire-born tailor father who trained at Montagu Burton, and milliner mother...
, CBE Chairman of the British Fashion Council and CEO, Jaeger
2011 Speakers
- Jo Hooper, Head of Womens` wear, John Lewis
- Ed Burstell, Managing Director, Liberty
- Peter WilliamsPeter WilliamsPeter Williams is the name of:* Sir Peter Williams , former chairman of Oxford Instruments; Chancellor, University of Leicester* Peter Williams , New Zealand television presenter...
, non-executive director, ASOS - Pascal Bollan, Global Director FIO, GfK Retail and Technology
- Roger Wade,Director, Boxfresh/Brands Imcorporated
- Damian CollinsDamian CollinsDamian Noel Thomas Collins is a Conservative Party politician in the United Kingdom. He was elected as Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe in the 2010 general election.-Education:...
MP, MP for Folkstone & Hythe - Maurice Bennett, Chairman, Long Tall Sally, Kookai UK, Austique
- Frances Card, COO, Matches
- Alex Noble, Fashion Designer
- Shannon Edwards, MD & VP, ShopStyle Europe
- Simon Burstein, CEO, Brown
- Tauker Suleyman, Founder, GHOST
- Alan Hawkins, CEO, British Independent Retailer Association
- Bernd Hake, Managing Director UK, Hugo Boss
- Dolly Jones, Editor, Vogue.com
Drapers` Fashion Awards 2011/ Shortlist
Drapers Fashion Awards trophies will be awarded in the following categories at this year's event on November 16.Best New Business of the Year
- 3:Eleven
- Black White Denim
- Garmentquarter
- Melanie Drake
- Number 8
Best New Store or Department of the Year
- Boux Avenue, Bluewater Shopping Centre
- Debenhams Edition, UK and Ireland Stores
- Forever 21Forever 21Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
, Oxford Street, London - MonsoonMonsoonMonsoon is traditionally defined as a seasonal reversing wind accompanied by corresponding changes in precipitation, but is now used to describe seasonal changes in atmospheric circulation and precipitation associated with the asymmetric heating of land and sea...
, Oxford Street, London
Best Shopping Experience
- A Suit That Fits
- John LewisJohn Lewis (department store)-Recent developments:In June 2004, John Lewis announced plans to open its first store in Northern Ireland at the Sprucefield Park development, the province's largest out of town shopping centre, located outside Lisburn and from Belfast. The application was approved in June 2005 and the opening of...
- M&Co
- New Look
Department Store of the Year
- DebenhamsDebenhamsDebenhams plc is a British retailer operating under a department store format in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, and franchise stores in other countries. The Company was founded in the eighteenth century as a single store in London and has now grown to around 160 shops...
- Fields of Sidmouth
- Goulds
- HarrodsHarrodsHarrods is an upmarket department store located in Brompton Road in Brompton, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London. The Harrods brand also applies to other enterprises undertaken by the Harrods group of companies including Harrods Bank, Harrods Estates, Harrods Aviation and Air...
- John LewisJohn Lewis (department store)-Recent developments:In June 2004, John Lewis announced plans to open its first store in Northern Ireland at the Sprucefield Park development, the province's largest out of town shopping centre, located outside Lisburn and from Belfast. The application was approved in June 2005 and the opening of...
High Street Retailer of the Year
- DebenhamsDebenhamsDebenhams plc is a British retailer operating under a department store format in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, and franchise stores in other countries. The Company was founded in the eighteenth century as a single store in London and has now grown to around 160 shops...
- Dorothy PerkinsDorothy PerkinsDorothy Perkins, whose trading name was inspired by a rambler rose of the same name, is a large British women's clothing retailer, active mostly in the United Kingdom.- History :...
- Forever 21Forever 21Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
- John LewisJohn Lewis (department store)-Recent developments:In June 2004, John Lewis announced plans to open its first store in Northern Ireland at the Sprucefield Park development, the province's largest out of town shopping centre, located outside Lisburn and from Belfast. The application was approved in June 2005 and the opening of...
Larger Etailer of the Year
- ASOSASOS.comASOS.com is the UK's largest online-only fashion and beauty store. Primarily aimed at 16-34 year old men and women, it offers over 35,000 own-label and branded fashion goods. Sales for the financial year ending 31 March 2011 were £339.7 million....
- BrandAlley
- DebenhamsDebenhamsDebenhams plc is a British retailer operating under a department store format in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, and franchise stores in other countries. The Company was founded in the eighteenth century as a single store in London and has now grown to around 160 shops...
- Farfetch
- John LewisJohn Lewis (department store)-Recent developments:In June 2004, John Lewis announced plans to open its first store in Northern Ireland at the Sprucefield Park development, the province's largest out of town shopping centre, located outside Lisburn and from Belfast. The application was approved in June 2005 and the opening of...
Lingerie Retailer of the Year
- DebenhamsDebenhamsDebenhams plc is a British retailer operating under a department store format in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, and franchise stores in other countries. The Company was founded in the eighteenth century as a single store in London and has now grown to around 160 shops...
- John LewisJohn Lewis (department store)-Recent developments:In June 2004, John Lewis announced plans to open its first store in Northern Ireland at the Sprucefield Park development, the province's largest out of town shopping centre, located outside Lisburn and from Belfast. The application was approved in June 2005 and the opening of...
- Plums
- PuddingPuddingPudding most often refers to a dessert, but it can also be a savory dish.In the United States, pudding characteristically denotes a sweet milk-based dessert similar in consistency to egg-based custards, though it may also refer to other types such as bread and rice pudding.In the United Kingdom and...
Marketing Initiative of the Year
- DebenhamsDebenhamsDebenhams plc is a British retailer operating under a department store format in the UK, Ireland and Denmark, and franchise stores in other countries. The Company was founded in the eighteenth century as a single store in London and has now grown to around 160 shops...
- Diesel
- Donna Ida
- La SenzaLa SenzaLa Senza Corporation is a Canadian fashion retailer based in Dorval, Quebec, Canada, which sells lingerie and intimate apparel. The La Senza brand is currently owned by Limited Brands.- History :...
Menswear Retailer of the Year
- Chemical RecordsChemical RecordsChemical Records is an online music store specialising in vinyl records, CDs and MP3 in all categories of electronic music. The company was founded in Cheltenham, England in 1997 and now operates in Bristol.* House music* hip hop* Drum and Bass* Dubstep...
, Bristol - HUB (Branding by Egelnick and Webb), East London
- Jules B, Newcastle Upon Tyne
- Kiosk 78, Leeds City Centre
Smaller Etailer of the Year
- A Suit That Fits
- Donna Ida
- Girl Meets Dress
- Jules B
Best Value Retailer
- Forever 21Forever 21Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....
- George at Asda
- M&Co
- MatalanMatalanMatalan is a British retailer that specialises in shoes and clothes. It was founded by John Hargreaves in 1985. It currently has 200 stores across the UK. The 200th store opened on 22 September 2006 in Croydon...
- PeacocksPeacocks (retailer)Peacocks, is a fast fashion retailer based in Cardiff, Wales. The chain is owned by The Peacock Group plc and employs over 6,000 people. There are currently over 600 Peacocks stores in the United Kingdom and more than 200 in 12 overseas countries...
Womenswear Retailer of the Year
- Bernard Esher, Surrey
- Boudoir Boutique, Liverpool
- Boudoir Femme, Cambridge
- Donna Ida, Guildford
- The Dressing Room, St Albans
Young Fashion Retailer of the Year
- 25 Ten, Boutique, Rochdale
- Fallen HeroFallen HeroFallen Hero is the 22nd aired episode of the television series Star Trek: Enterprise.-Official Synopsis:Archer is ordered to transport Vulcan Ambassador V'Lar from a planet where her integrity has been called into question....
, Scunthorpe - Fusion, Wadebridge, Cornwall
- Kiwi Boutique, Guisborough
Growing Retailer of the Year
- ApricotApricotThe apricot, Prunus armeniaca, is a species of Prunus, classified with the plum in the subgenus Prunus. The native range is somewhat uncertain due to its extensive prehistoric cultivation.- Description :...
- ASOSASOS.comASOS.com is the UK's largest online-only fashion and beauty store. Primarily aimed at 16-34 year old men and women, it offers over 35,000 own-label and branded fashion goods. Sales for the financial year ending 31 March 2011 were £339.7 million....
- Forever 21Forever 21Forever 21 is an American chain of clothing retailers with branches in major cities in The United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East that offers fashion and accessories for young women and men....