A very special new chapter for an Italian fashion brand 17 years old built on timeless style, individuality and a love of beautiful clothes.

I’m absolutely delighted to share some rather wonderful news…

Feathers Of Italy has been recognised as the Womenswear Boutique of the Year 2026 at the Northern Enterprise Awards.

When I received the news, I had one of those moments where you stop and think about just how far the journey has come.

Feathers Of Italy wasn’t created overnight. It has been built over many years with a simple belief at its heart: women should be able to wear beautiful, timeless clothing that makes them feel confident, comfortable and effortlessly stylish — whatever their age or shape.

From a small idea on a coffee table to an award-winning boutique

I launched Feathers Of Italy because I wanted to bring something different to the womenswear market.

The collections are sourced from Italy and chosen with the modern woman in mind — pieces that aren’t necessarily dictated by fast-moving trends, but that can become favourites in your wardrobe for years.

Our signature style is all about effortless Italian elegance, with beautiful fabrics, flattering shapes and distinctive details.

And because I’m a designer myself, I’ve always approached fashion slightly differently.

I look at clothing in much the same way I look at interiors.

It’s about colour, texture, proportion, individuality and creating something that makes you feel good the moment you see it.

Fashion without an expiry date

One of the things I love most about Feathers Of Italy is that our customers aren’t defined by a number.

Our collections are designed for women who want to look stylish without feeling that they have to dress a certain way simply because of their age.

From your thirties through to your seventies and beyond, style doesn’t have an expiry date.

We champion one-size and beautifully adaptable Italian designs, alongside inclusive sizing, because I believe clothing should work with women rather than make women feel that they have to work to fit the clothing.

Why this award means so much

Running an independent fashion business isn’t always easy.

Over the years, Feathers Of Italy has survived changing shopping habits, Brexit, the loss of physical shows and events during the pandemic and an increasingly competitive online marketplace.

So to receive recognition as Womenswear Boutique of the Year 2026 is incredibly special.

It’s not simply a logo to put on the website.

For me, it’s recognition of the years of passion, creativity, risk-taking and hard work that have gone into building Feathers Of Italy.

And, of course, it belongs to our customers too.

Every order, every recommendation, every message and every woman who has chosen to wear Feathers Of Italy has helped the brand become what it is today.

And we’re not finished yet…

This award comes at an exciting time for the business.

I’m determined to continue growing Feathers Of Italy while staying true to what made me create it in the first place — beautiful Italian clothing, timeless style and fashion that makes women feel fabulous.

So here’s to another year of feathers, Italian style and plenty more beautiful clothes!

Feathers Of Italy — now officially Womenswear Boutique of the Year 2026.

And I couldn’t be more proud.

Kerrie Griffin 


Founder, Feathers Of Italy

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