A slightly different post from me today, but I wanted to talk to you guys about an award that has just been given. The winners of the Queen’s Award for Enterprise have been announced and this year several companies in the business of fashion have been honoured with the prize which celebrates companies who are ‘outstanding in their field’.

Innovation, international trade and sustainable development are all celebrated and all companies based in the UK are allowed to enter. Outstanding achievement over several years alongside those who have recently gained success and recognition are rewarded in this scheme, meaning many businesses compete for the award.

In the realms of fashion and beauty, three huge and beloved British companies were awarded this accolade from the Queen, much to the glee of those who adore the products. The Cambridge Satchel Company, won an award for International Trade, which recognised the huge global success of the company, as their bags are usually brandished by celebs onscreen as well as off-screen.

Now five years old, The Cambridge Satchel Company was the innovation of Julie Deane, and now sells to over 110 countries and produces more than £5 million in sales.

Tiffany Rose was also honoured with the International Trade Award, which also recognised the recent surge in growth for the company. Producing stylish maternity wear for special occasions, Tiffany Rose has been a solid celebrity favourite in Britain for several years, and with international celebrities now embracing this fashion-forward maternity wear, international success has followed. Did you by chance see the soap awards last night? Lucy-Jo Hudson’s dress is actually a Tiffany Rose dress!

Finally, worldwide favourite Nails Inc were also honoured; meaning beauty as well as fashion has been recognised for its innovation and international success. Founded in 1999 by Thea Green, the company gained success thanks to the nail bars set up across the globe, and the stunning range of nail varnishes on offer to buy for your very own.

p.s. Isn’t it awesome that all the founders mentioned are female as well…? Clear evidence that women are indeed a force to be reckoned with!