Ethical stationary brand Vent For Change will be moving onto the high street in January by launching the company’s range of notebooks and recycled pencils to buyers at January’s S/S19 Top Drawer, taking place at London’s Olympia from January 13-15. Other new names to look out for in the Greeting & Stationery sector include gift-led Scandinavian company Kikki.K.
In Gifts, brands with a fun edge will include Spanish brand Doiy, along with Cubic, Suck UK, Sunnylife, NPW/Vivona Brands and Zakka Europe. In Fashion, according to the show organisers, Top Drawer will be showcasing the UK’s largest edit of jewellery and accessories featuring brands such as Pilgrim, Happy Socks/Hysteria, Johnny Loves Rosie and Il Bussetto. Wellbeing meanwhile, will include seasonal products and ranges with year round appeal from companies that include Fellowstead, Peppermint Grove Australia and new soap brand Nuddy. Craft meanwhile, will be spotlighting contemporary handmade products ranging from ceramics to scarves and jewellery. Exhibitors include Jane James Ceramics, Annie Neill and Lore Segers Jewels.
Elsewhere at the show, Home will be showcasing the best in luxury tableware, interior accessories, kitchen & dining, furniture & lighting and outdoor living. Brands include Coach House, LSA International, Stelton Studio, Alessi and Grand Illusions. In the Food Emporium, there will be goods from the top artisan brands and producers such as Spice Kitchen, Coco Chocolatier and Paxton & Whitfield, with Lemonaid Beverages making its debut at the show.
Following a successful September launch, Play will be returning to Top Drawer featuring a curation of children’s products from exhibitors such as Bertoy, Londji and Djeco. Also returning will be Spotted which will again be turning the spotlight on market-ready new products and designers across all sectors. Exhibitors include Divine and Handmade, Laura Jackson Designs and Lumetrica.
Additionally, RetailFest will enable visitors not only to network but also to gain advice and expertise from leading experts and influencers in the industry.
Organisers Clarion Events confirm that Top Drawer’s January’s show will be “breaking boundaries and defining trends”, presenting a global edit of the best products across the lifestyle spectrum.
The S/S19 edition of Top Drawer will feature over 1500 fresh names and brands across 11 curated sectors.
To register, visit www.topdrawer.co.uk
Top: Top Drawer: No Ordinary Event say organisers Clarion Event.
