Renes Wins ‘Independent Icon of the Year’ at the 2025 Drapers Awards

A Dream Realised: Renes Wins ‘Independent Icon of the Year’ at the 2025 Drapers Awards

For as long as we can remember, the Drapers Awards have been the gold standard in British fashion retail, recognising the very best in creativity, resilience and innovation. To have our name called out on that stage, and to be crowned ‘Independent Icon of the Year’, feels nothing short of extraordinary.

But for us at Renes, this award isn’t about prestige or headlines, it’s about affirmation.

For years, our goal has been simple: to put people first. To make sure every customer who walks through our door feels seen, understood, and inspired. To build a team that loves what they do, supports each other, and takes pride in delivering the kind of service that’s increasingly rare in modern retail.

Winning this award tells us that what we’ve always believed in still matters, that genuine connection, personal service, and community spirit are as relevant today as they were when Renes first opened its doors in 1955.

Seventy Years in the Making

This honour couldn’t have come at a more meaningful moment. As we celebrate 70 years on Lancaster’s historic high street, we’ve been reflecting on the generations of women (and now men too!) who have made Renes what it is today, customers, colleagues, suppliers, and friends.

Each collection we curate, every piece of styling advice we share, every conversation in-store or online, it’s all part of a much bigger story. A story about a family business that has grown, adapted, and stayed true to its values through seven decades of change in fashion and retail.

More Than Fashion

At its heart, Renes has never just been about clothes. It’s about confidence, relationships, and belonging. When a customer walks out smiling, knowing they’ve found something that feels just right, that’s our definition of success.

So when Drapers, a publication that has championed our industry since 1887, recognises that, it means the world. It’s not just an award. It’s a nod from our peers saying: you’re doing it right.

“To win this award in our 70th anniversary year is beyond special,” said Tiffany Moore, Owner of Renes. “Renes has always been about more than just fashion, it’s about people, connection, and community. To be recognised as an Independent Icon means the world to us, and we’re so grateful to our wonderful customers, our loyal team, and everyone who has supported us through the decades.”

Looking Ahead

This award is a celebration of the past but also an invitation to the future.

We’re still here, still independent, still passionate about what we do. And we’d love for you to be part of our next chapter.

Come in, see for yourself, and experience what makes an Independent Icon. ✨