We were delighted to receive the Drapers award for best Independent Womenswear Retailer for 2006, a prestigious award given by the fashion industry.

The award ceremony took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on 22 November at a star-studded event attended by 1,200 major fashion retailers. The awards were presented by comedian Jimmy Carr and winners for other categories included Marks and Spencers, Mamas and Papas, Topman, Sainsburys and River Island. It was an amazing evening and we were up against some stiff competition so we were overwhelmed when Elizabeth Rose's name was announced.

This award would not have been won without the hard work and dedication of our staff and the loyalty that our customers have shown over the years.

From left to right, Colleen Donaghy of Marco Polo, Brigitte, Michael, Tina, Pauline, Jimmy Carr

Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London