Retailers are in for a treat this September, as Top Drawer prepares to open the doors to its biggest collection of new and exclusive brands to ever attend the A/W show. Over 35% of the exhibitors will be making their show debut this season, bringing both a dynamic new energy and a wealth of exciting products to Olympia London; from cutting-edge technology to one-of-a-kind crafts and artisanal goods, there's something for everyone to discover - here are just a few of the new names that visitors will be able to meet:
Posted: 7 September 2023
Drawing buyers from across the UK, Ireland and across the globe, the leading wholesale marketplace for home, gift and fashion, Autumn Fair opened Sunday with a spectacle of newness and source of inspiration from over 500 exhibitors. Buyers from Homebase, Graham & Green, The Royal Shakespeare Company, The Card Shop, Mothercare, Paper Tiger, The Olive Branch, Wilkies, John Lewis & Partners, Mooch, The Cotswold Shop, Ashwood Nurseries, and many more flocked to the show enjoying a host of special features including the New Product Showcase, Connect Buyers Lounges, and captivating fashion brought to life on the Moda Catwalk.
Posted: 4 September 2023
Women's power is at work in the next episode of the Digital Academy: three top international designers and architects share their views on the challenges, opportunities and successes of women in architecture and design-related fields. Esha Gupta, Founder and Editor, Design Pataki, India, Molly McGowan, Management Partner, Ennead Architects, USA, and Shida Salehi, Founder and Principal, Customs Bureau, England talk about their different experiences and share their requirements for the future. The discussion will be hosted by Mike Chapman, co-founder and executive producer of the television series ByDesign TV.
Posted: 1 September 2023
Independent award-winning jewellery retail business Bradley's Jewellers York has updated its Eco Rocks brand with the new Eco Rocks Colour Editions Collection of fine jewellery set with synthetic coloured stones and laboratory-grown diamonds.
Following the success of its first foray into laboratory-grown diamond jewellery, Bradley's Jewellers York has created a debut line of three-stone rings, each one set with a laboratory-created coloured stone solitaire flanked by two laboratory-grown diamonds.
Posted: 22 August 2023
Just Around the Corner (JATC) SS24 saw the show's debut in Wapping's Tobacco Dock event space. The new venue received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from attendees, and the show organisers couldn't be happier. The venue's stunning aesthetics, a series of stunning wood beamed halls with oodles of natural light with excellent accessibility for both buyers and brands all connected with an outdoor courtyard housing JATC's baristas serving up their complimentary delectable treats for everyone to savour throughout the day. Footflow was in line with last season, whilst remaining consistent, many exhibitors commented on quality over quantity. Buyers from independents and keys alike came out in force and perused the products on show, which included over X40 brands new to JATC which included Mitchell and Ness, Beaumont Organic, Milly Grace, Face Junkie, Margaret Dabbs, Great Plains London, Miss Sixty, P448, Mou, Nine West, Scholl, Sloggi, Free People.
Posted: 27 July 2023
Autumn Fair, the UK's ultimate shop for shop for wholesale Home, Gift, and Fashion taking place from the 3rd – 6th September at NEC Birmingham, has launched an inspirational new and exclusive Product Preview offering buyers the scoop on the forthcoming show. In the exclusive first look at what buyers can expect at the show, Autumn Fair has curated the most sought-after products. From gifts to greetings cards and footwear to furniture, the Autumn Fair Product Preview features the must-have products destined to be your next bestsellers.
Posted: 21 July 2023
Europe's newest responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion, closed on a high following three highly productive days combining global networking opportunities, invaluable connections, inspirational social enterprise stories, and game-changing new business opportunities. Suzanne Ellingham, Director of Sourcing, Source Fashion says, "Despite some reports that retailers are being cautious, the last three days at Source Fashion have proven the total opposite to be true. The show has welcomed so many buyers from leading retailers and brands, eager to discover new, responsible manufacturers and suppliers.
Posted: 19 July 2023
A trade collective of global fashion designers, brands, buyers, creative minds and inspiring trends, the next edition of Pure London will see the return of the Sustainable destination showcasing a carefully curated selection of conscious exhibitors leading the way in addressing their environmental and social impact and sponsored by #TOGETHERBAND by BOTTLETOP. Entirely unique to Pure London, the Sustainable destination uses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to assess the impact of all exhibitors, who must demonstrate that they are tackling specific key issues to exhibit within the destination. Building on the success of its launch at the February show, Sustainable will continue to raise the profile of ethical and sustainable fashion across the entire event, helping lower the industry's carbon footprint and invest in a better future.
Posted: 14 July 2023
Just Around the Corner, taking place in London between 16th - 18th July, is proud to be once again be supporting and promoting the Fashion & Textile Children's Trust, a charity which provides grants to parents and carers working in the British fashion and textile industry, who are facing financial hardship. The Trust gives grants for children's essential items including, children's clothing, children's bedroom furniture, essential appliances, e.g. washing machines, fridges and oven. They also fund specialist equipment such as sensory toys, mobility equipment and therapies for children with additional health or learning needs.
Posted: 5 July 2023
Blade and Rose has been shortlisted in the Ultimate Junior Design Awards 'Best Heritage Brands' category, whilst also celebrating its 13th anniversary.
Founder Amanda Peffer says: "Based in Cumbria, we design and supply our beautiful collection from our Kendal HQ. Ensuring our product is manufactured to the highest quality using only sustainable materials is key to our success and this recognition really means the world to us."
Posted: 9 June 2023