On September 17 Young Ideas celebrated in style at the Drapers Independent Awards in London, winning the award for Premium Fashion Independent of the Year. After winning the Womenswear Independent and Independent Retailer of the Year at the 2013 awards, we were thrilled to be named a winner for the second year running. The delighted Young Ideas team collected their trophy at a glittering grand final event at The Brewery in London, having been shortlisted in three dynamic categories which included Best Independent Multichannel Operator and Best Store Design.
The Drapers Independents Awards have put the UK’s independent fashion retail sector firmly on the map, bringing together the very best of the industry. With 15 categories, the awards covered a wide range of achievements in fashion retailing.After undertaking a rigorous judging process, which included a visit to the flagship store in Ashbourne by the Drapers judges’ team and completion of an extensive entry portfolio submission Young Ideas triumphed over tough competition. The contenders included 70 shortlisted independent retailers, brands and agencies all coveting the awards.
In a large field of strong contenders, the judges said of Young Ideas: “It just stands out. It has eclectic mix of the right brands and great service. It’s just brilliant and ticks all the boxes. They have done a huge amount to take the business on.”
We would like to thank you all, our loyal and fabulous customers for all your support in helping us make this success possible again.
The Drapers Independents Awards have put the UK’s independent fashion retail sector firmly on the map, bringing together the very best of the industry. With 15 categories, the awards covered a wide range of achievements in fashion retailing.After undertaking a rigorous judging process, which included a visit to the flagship store in Ashbourne by the Drapers judges’ team and completion of an extensive entry portfolio submission Young Ideas triumphed over tough competition. The contenders included 70 shortlisted independent retailers, brands and agencies all coveting the awards.
In a large field of strong contenders, the judges said of Young Ideas: “It just stands out. It has eclectic mix of the right brands and great service. It’s just brilliant and ticks all the boxes. They have done a huge amount to take the business on.”
We would like to thank you all, our loyal and fabulous customers for all your support in helping us make this success possible again.
Orlebar Brown Press Launch
Difficult job at the Orlebar Brown press launch yesterday...#youngideas #drapersindies #happytuesday #needtoshare
Difficult job at the Orlebar Brown press launch yesterday...#youngideas #drapersindies #happytuesday #needtoshare: Difficult job at the Orlebar Brown press launch yesterday...#youngideas #drapersindies #happytuesday #needtoshare...We call this work :-)
Retail Business of the Year Finalists | Derby Telegraph Business Awards
We are delighted to announce that Young Ideas been
shortlisted in the ‘Retail
Business of the Year’ category at the 2014 Derby Telegraph
Business Awards.
Celebrating the very best of the Derbyshire businesses, the Derby Telegraph Business Awards have been launched to promote and recognise thriving companies across a range of sectors.  After a demanding entry process, Young Ideas is one of three companies shortlisted in the ‘Retail Business of the Year’ category. Judged by an esteemed panel from sponsors Quantum Estates Management, the award aims to reward a retail business that has achieved measurable results while continuing to build upon a reputation for retail excellence. The contribution the winning business has made to the economic stability of the county has also been considered with the eventual winner representing one of Derbyshire’s finest retail businesses. After celebrating at the Finalists and Sponsors Champagne and Canapés evening at the Cathedral Quarter Hotel, the Young Ideas team will now head to The Roundhouse where the winners will be announced by hosts Anne Davies, presenter of BBC East Midlands, and popular media personality, Paul Ross, during a glittering black tie awards ceremony on Wednesday 18 June 2014. To be continued..... |
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AnneWright owner of Young Ideas is interviewed for Boutique Magazine #youngideas #drapersindies
AnneWright owner of Young Ideas is interviewed for Boutique Magazine #youngideas #drapersindies: AnneWright owner of Young Ideas is interviewed for Boutique Magazine #youngideas #drapersindies
Great editorial for Young Ideas in Boutique Magazine #youngideas #drapersindies
Great editorial for Young Ideas in Boutique Magazine #youngideas #drapersindies: Great editorial for Young Ideas in Boutique Magazine #youngideas #drapersindies
At the Top of their Game! - Drapers Independent Award 2013 Winners
Lovely article following our win last year at the Drapers Awards - Women's Independent of the Year & Independent Retailer of the Year 2013
YOUNG IDEAS CELEBRATE THE NEW SEASON AND A NEW FLAGSHIP STORE WITH A SPRING SUMMER 2014 FASHION SHOW!
Young Ideas, the award-winning designer fashion destination, held its biannual fashion show at its Ashbourne store on Sunday 23rd March. The sell-out event marked an important stage in the growth of the business as it was the first catwalk show to be held inside the stores new location at The Green Man in Ashbourne. The listed building, a former 17th Century coaching inn, is set across 2,700sq ft and now boasts a vastly extended shopping space and super-stylish new shop-fit and design, perfect for holding the seasonal catwalk show!
Over ninety guests were welcomed to the new flagship to enjoy canapés and champagne before taking to their seats. Presenting both womenswear and menswear, the fashion show portrayed key lifestyle ideas for the season ahead, from holidays to city breaks and special occasions. Each scene showcased looks from international designers such as Moschino Cheap & Chic, Belstaff, Paul Smith, Armani and Michael Kors and introduced new designers By Malene Birger, Stills and Heidi Klein to the Young Ideas collection.
Hair was crafted by Sally Montague Hair Group who opted for sleek ponytails and chignons to compliment the new season collections. Journeys à la Carte, the Uttoxeter based travel experts, provided the champagne and John Preston Flowers decorated the store while photographer George Emerson Wood was on hand to photograph the proceedings.
After the show, guests enjoyed sweet treats while the raffle was drawn which included fabulous prizes from Nicole Farhi, 360 Sweater, SAND, Stills, Derby County Football Club, Journeys a la Carte and Sally Montague Hair Group before taking a closer look at what they had seen on the catwalk!
Owner Anne Wright said of the event; 'Our seasonal fashion shows are hugely popular and a great way of presenting this seasons key looks in a relaxed and social atmosphere, the event was par ticularly important to Young Ideas as it was both the first held in the new store at The Green Man and to feature menswear collections’
Over ninety guests were welcomed to the new flagship to enjoy canapés and champagne before taking to their seats. Presenting both womenswear and menswear, the fashion show portrayed key lifestyle ideas for the season ahead, from holidays to city breaks and special occasions. Each scene showcased looks from international designers such as Moschino Cheap & Chic, Belstaff, Paul Smith, Armani and Michael Kors and introduced new designers By Malene Birger, Stills and Heidi Klein to the Young Ideas collection.
Hair was crafted by Sally Montague Hair Group who opted for sleek ponytails and chignons to compliment the new season collections. Journeys à la Carte, the Uttoxeter based travel experts, provided the champagne and John Preston Flowers decorated the store while photographer George Emerson Wood was on hand to photograph the proceedings.
After the show, guests enjoyed sweet treats while the raffle was drawn which included fabulous prizes from Nicole Farhi, 360 Sweater, SAND, Stills, Derby County Football Club, Journeys a la Carte and Sally Montague Hair Group before taking a closer look at what they had seen on the catwalk!
Owner Anne Wright said of the event; 'Our seasonal fashion shows are hugely popular and a great way of presenting this seasons key looks in a relaxed and social atmosphere, the event was par ticularly important to Young Ideas as it was both the first held in the new store at The Green Man and to feature menswear collections’
Our Derby Store has done a fabulous 'Ladies on Safari' window - check it out #youngideas #drapersindies
Our Derby Store has done a fabulous 'Ladies on Safari' window - check it out #youngideas #drapersindies: Our Derby Store has done a fabulous 'Ladies on Safari' window - check it out #youngideas #drapersindies
Our lovely Maria with Anton du Beke...looking like the cat that got the cream! Brilliant #youngideas #antondubeke #strictlycomedancing
Our lovely Maria with Anton du Beke...looking like the cat that got the cream! Brilliant #youngideas #antondubeke #strictlycomedancing: Our lovely Maria with Anton du Beke...looking like the cat that got the cream! Brilliant #youngideas #antondubeke #strictlycomedancing
Beautiful flowers in our Derby window! #drapersindies #yougideas
Beautiful flowers in our Derby window! #drapersindies #yougideas: Beautiful flowers in our Derby window! #drapersindies #yougideas
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