Stylist enjoyed a triumphant night at the PPA Awards in London last Wednesday, securing three major accolades that recognise the brand’s creative excellence, editorial impact and innovation.
Art Director Jessica Lockett was named Designer of the Year, with judges praising her standout creativity, nonstop flow of ideas and ability to deliver consistently relevant, audience-first design across the Stylist platform.
Stylist’s strong visual identity was further celebrated with Cover of the Year, awarded for its Adam Brody cover. The judging panel also Highly Commended the brand’s partnership with Pandora and the ME‑stones campaign, recognising its insight-led strategy and outstanding execution.
The evening concluded with Stylist receiving the top honour of the night: Consumer Media Brand of the Year. Judges commented:
“The winner of this category stood out to judges for their adaptable approach and new initiatives, how they leaned into their community to find niche audiences, all whilst delivering thoughtful journalism in compelling and attractive ways.”
Following the awards, Lisa Smosarski, Editorial Director of Stylist, said:
“I am absolutely delighted to see the purpose-driven innovation, determination and hard work of the Stylist team recognised with this prestigious award. We are fiercely focused on our commitment to help women and always strive to put the reader at the heart of everything we do. It’s why innovation is essential — we must always be where our audience is, finding new ways to support her and helping more women discover Stylist.”
Over the past year, Stylist has continued to expand its proposition, including the launch of ThinkStylist, a B2B insight agency; new newsletters across careers and motherhood; an expanded membership offering with exclusive content, events and benefits; and the Every Loss Counts campaign, advocating for women’s fertility and miscarriage rights.
“These awards recognise Stylist’s tireless commitment to being a true champion and cheerleader for women,” Smosarski added.