Autumn Fair has unveiled the first details of its 2026 content programme, including the launch of its brand-new Counter Talks Stage, a dedicated platform designed to tackle the issues, trends and commercial realities shaping modern independent retail. Taking place at the NEC Birmingham from 6–9 September 2026, Autumn Fair's new content offering has been built in response to the findings of the recently launched Voices of Retail 2026 report by Spring & Autumn Fair and Faire, which surveyed 650 independent retailers and more than 2,000 UK consumers to uncover what is really driving growth on Britain's high streets.
Posted: 30 June 2026
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has announced a collaboration with womenswear fashion brand Love & Roses for the launch of a special 85-piece Love & Roses RHS spring-summer 2026 collection.
Balancing heritage inspiration with modern femininity, the collection celebrates florals in all their forms using designs inspired by the RHS Lindley Collections, the world's finest collection of botanical art.
The Love & Roses design team were captivated by the intricate detail, colour and storytelling found within the archive. The delicate illustrations, from beautifully structured blooms to playful fruit and vegetable designs, offered a vibrant starting point for the collection's prints and motifs.
Posted: 2 April 2026
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has collaborated with Aspiga, the award-winning sustainable fashion brand and certified B Corp, for the launch of a special capsule collection.
Called the Aspiga x RHS Collection, and launching on Friday the 24th of April 2026, it was created to honour two decades of Aspiga's commitment to nature, craftsmanship and timeless design. It will be available online at www.aspiga.com
The RHS is a perfect fit for this nature-themed capsule collection. Drawing inspiration from the RHS Lindley Collections, the world's finest collection of botanical art, it includes pretty tea-dresses, statement scarves and chic separates. The floral prints reimagine historic botanical illustrations in a contemporary way and range from delicate ditsy florals to bold, dramatic blooms.
Posted: 23 February 2026