Power 100 2024

The people who defined the industry in 2024

The fashion retail industry has been moving at break-neck speed once again this year as leaders navigate rising costs, ever-evolving consumer habits and unreliable temperatures, alongside a new government and sweeping legislative and tax changes.

Drapers’ Power 100 list identifies the leaders making waves across the sector by navigating a slew of challenges while bolstering their businesses for the future. The list recognises those in the UK fashion retail industry who are making their mark across a range of metrics – not just financial, but cultural, environmental, creative, and on representation, diversity and inclusion.

We are shining a spotlight on the leaders who prevail against difficult decisions in a tricky trading environment. The most successful leaders also know that in tumultuous times comes great opportunity – to expand into new markets, examine new categories, launch new product, build up teams, and seek new partnerships and collaborations. The list was selected by the Drapers editorial team using criteria including trading performance and the individual’s personal influence on the fashion retail industry.