Attire Accessories - Nov/Dec 2019 (Issue 79)

14 Check out all the important news and dates for your business diary… ON WITH THE SHOW JEWELLERY & WATCH SALON TO LAUNCH AT AUTUMN FAIR 2020 Jewellery & Watch will launch a new ‘Jewellery & Watch Salon’ at Autumn Fair 2020, due to take place at the NEC, Birmingham, from 6 th -9 th September. This dedicated event space for brands and businesses in the jewellery sector will offer access to Autumn Fair’s audience of more than 20,000 visitors, including buyers, independent retailers, ecommerce giants and department stores. In 2019, Autumn Fair experienced a 60 per cent pre-show onsite rebook rate, highlighting just how effective the show is for exhibiting businesses. Autumn Fair is timed and located to offer buying opportunities at the start of the ‘Golden Quarter’ – the busiest and most profitable shopping time of the year that incorporates the festive season. In its debut year, the Jewellery & Watch Salon will serve as an Autumn Fair hot spot for jewellery services and solutions, fashion, silver and semi-precious jewellery suppliers, designer brands and fine jewellery businesses. The Salon will take place in Hall 9, adjacent to the Fashion & Gift Hall for complementary buying opportunities. As interest and awareness grows, the Jewellery & Watch team expect the Salon concept to expand into a larger show, akin to the flagship Jewellery & Watch event hosted annually alongside Spring Fair. To secure your free ticket or to find out more, please visit jewelleryandwatchbirmingham.com TOP DRAWER ANNOUNCES 2020 LIVE DESIGN CAMPAIGN Top Drawer has announced its 2020 Live Design campaign, which aims to shine the spotlight on the best in design-led products across the lifestyle industries. The campaign is said to illustrate Top Drawer’s strength as a place that stimulates the sharing of ideas and experiences. Top Drawer show director, Alejandra Campos, said, “Passion for design is at the very heart of our DNA and shared by everyone who is part of Top Drawer – from retailers, exhibitors and designers to our curators, speakers and organizing team. “The 2020 Live Design campaign captures both the individuality and togetherness of this design community, and celebrates its love and passion for innovation and creativity. As we open the international calendar, Top Drawer SS20 is the destination for creative buyers to source the newest products from the very best design-led brands and new names – and to discover the latest trends and be inspired with our unique show content and features.” Top Drawer 2020 is from 12-14 th January, 2020. Visit topdrawer.com Ottoman Hands JEWELLERY & WATCH ANNOUNCES SPRING FORWARD SOURCING SCHEME Jewellery & Watch has announced its Spring Forward sourcing scheme, which aims to connect UK-made brands and makers with department store buyers. Facilitated by the National Association of Jewellers (NAJ), the programme is application-only, with individuals and brands chosen for the scheme benefitting from prime exhibition space. They will also be backed up by 12-months of assistance from the NAJ directly following the show. Jewellery & Watch event director, Kirsty Broere, says, “We know that British department stores have a strong desire to source UK- made products and tell these stories to their customers. Many stores are choosing to work with brands and businesses in their local area, or city, to inspire customers with homegrown and local product they can relate to. We are excited to collaborate with the NAJ on this fantastic project and make great business connections for our visitors and exhibitors.” Jewellery & Watch, part of Spring Fair, takes place between 2-6 February 2020. Visit jewelleryandwatchbirmingham.com