LONDON, June 8, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --
Timberland® have been awarded Best
Mainstream Men's Footwear
Brand of the Year at the annual Drapers Footwear Awards 2015 in
London last night.
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This is the second time that Timberland® have won the
category and the third that the brand has taken home a prize, voted
for by an expert panel of judges, which includes a number of
esteemed fashion journalists and stylists. The Drapers Footwear
Awards are the most admired and relevant awards in the fashion
retail industry.
The results of the awards were revealed on 4th June
at the Tower of London, where the
fashion industry elite came together for a night of recognition and
triumph over the sector's achievements.
"We're thrilled and honoured to win the Best Mainstream Men's
Footwear Brand of the Year award a second time. As it's voted for
by members of the footwear industry, it's a huge accolade for the
brand and a humbling experience being selected amongst such great
competitors. Timberland has huge momentum around the world right
now. The trend toward heritage and authenticity is lifting the
brand - but it's the versatile new products that are driving the
real excitement. We are delighted that this is noticed and
recognised by the industry ." - Andy Hewat, Country Manager UK &
Ireland
Eric Musgrave, editorial
director, Drapers, said: "The Drapers Footwear awards bring
together retailers large and small and brands old and new. The
level of expertise and commitment of our winning footwear
entrepreneurs from all across the UK and Ireland inspires the entire sector."
About Timberland®
Timberland®, a brand of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC),
is a global leader in the design, engineering and marketing of
premium-quality footwear, apparel and accessories for consumers who
value the outdoors and their time in it. Timberland®
markets products under the Timberland®, Timberland
PRO®, and Timberland Boot Company® brands,
all of which offer quality workmanship and detailing and are built
to withstand the elements of nature. Timberland®
products are sold throughout the world in leading department and
specialty stores as well as company-owned retail locations and
online. Timberland's® dedication to making quality
products is matched by its commitment to "doing well and doing
good" -- forging powerful partnerships among employees, consumers
and service partners to transform the communities in which they
live and work. To learn more about Timberland®, please
visit http://www.timberland.com.