2024 New Year’s Honours List Spotlights Fashion and Beauty Luminaries

The 2024 New Year’s Honours List, unveiled by King Charles, has put the spotlight on several luminaries in the fashion and beauty realms. The roll of honour includes Mary Portas, also known as the ‘Queen of Shops’, Oscar Pinto-Hervia, founder of luxury boutique Hervia, Andrew Murphy, the ex-COO of John Lewis Partnership, Jane Boardman, CEO of M&C Saatchi Talk, designer Samuel Ross, and beauty entrepreneur Tajinder Banwait.

Mary Portas: The ‘Queen of Shops’ Honoured With OBE

Renowned for her efforts in revitalizing the British high street, Mary Portas has been awarded an OBE. Her contributions to business, broadcasting, and charity have made a significant impact, leading to this prestigious recognition.

Oscar Pinto-Hervia and Andrew Murphy: OBE Recognition for Fashion and Retail

Pinto-Hervia, the visionary behind Hervia, and Murphy, the former COO of John Lewis Partnership, have also been honoured with OBEs. Their services to fashion, charity, and the British retail industry, respectively, have positioned them as key contributors in their domains.

Jane Boardman: Acknowledging Impact on Fashion and Beauty

Jane Boardman, who helms M&C Saatchi Talk, has been acknowledged with an OBE for her impactful advisory roles to the British Fashion Council and the British Beauty Council. Her work has significantly shaped the fashion and beauty sectors.

Samuel Ross and Tajinder Banwait: MBE for Fashion and Beauty Services

Designer Samuel Ross, famous for his streetwear label A-Cold-Wall* and partnerships with noteworthy brands, has been awarded an MBE for his services to fashion. Tajinder Banwait, the entrepreneur behind luxury fragrance brand Urban Apothecary London and vegan nail paint brand Palette London, also received an MBE for her business achievements and contributions to the beauty industry.

The 2024 New Year’s Honours List has once again celebrated the achievements of numerous individuals across various sectors. As these distinguished figures in fashion and beauty receive their well-deserved accolades, their stories inspire many to strive for excellence in their chosen fields.