The awards were presented at a star-studded, exclusive gala event at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London on 30th October.

Established in April 2009, THE OUTNET.COM and served as an outlet for its sister site, NET-A-PORTER.COM

The United States, United Kingdom and Australia are its top three highest performing markets and in March 2012, the company developed its first dedicated-language site in China. Five key areas mark THE OUTNET.COM out from its rivals, it says:

The offer: THE OUTNET.COM offers an unparalleled selection of previous season fashion from designers such as Chloé, Stella McCartney, Lanvin and Alaïa.

Content: THE OUTNET.COM edits merchandise so customers can shop current trends from previous season product with a focus on dressing for different occasions. Styling tips from internal experts as well as external industry insiders are featured.

In-house clothing collection: THE OUTNET.COM has developed its own collection, IRIS & INK. For its debut season, the collection comprised wardrobe essentials such as cashmere sweaters, leather pants and silk blouses.

In-house clothing collection: THE OUTNET.COM has developed its own collection, IRIS & INK. For its debut season, the collection comprised wardrobe essentials such as cashmere sweaters, leather pants and silk blouses.

Mobile: To help customers shop seamlessly anytime, anywhere, THE OUTNET.COM developed a mobile optimized website and app.

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