News
Exhibition
Top Drawer
returns
Bringing its unique curation of design-led interior, lifestyle and gifting products back to a live format, Top Drawer A/W will return to Olympia London from 12-14 September 2021 A show that is known for being as ‘We’re much about the exchange of ideas, counting down inspiration and experiences as it is the moments about buying and selling, Top Drawer A/W promises to reconnect the industry until the muchand provide a much-needed buying anticipated opportunity for the new season and return of a live all-important Christmas period. Clarion Retail Show Director, Russell Top Drawer Rule, said: ‘We’re counting down the and are so moments until the much-anticipated thrilled to return of a live Top Drawer and are so thrilled to be providing our retail be providing community with this important our retail opportunity to buy, sell, learn, be community inspired and connect. ‘Passion for design is at the core of with this our DNA and shared by everyone who important is part of the Top Drawer community— opportunity to from retailers, exhibitors and buy, sell, learn, designers to our curators, speakers and organising team. Nothing beats be inspired and walking the aisles of the show and connect’ seeing the creativity and talent that Show Director, abounds in this industry; we know Russell Rule how important touch, feel and in-
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person connection is for our network and we look forward to creating an inspiring setting for our network to do great business together. ‘The team that presents you Top Drawer is the same team that brought sister show, Home & Gift, to life in July – the very first retail exhibition to take place following the pandemic. The event was run safely and successfully, exceeding everyone’s expectations – and we can’t wait to bring the same opportunities back to London.’ Showcasing new designs from over 400 brands across interiors, gift, fashion, children’s, craft, food & drink, and greetings and stationery – confirmed exhibitors include both established brands and exciting new names such as: 1973, Aery, Also Home, ARTHOUSE Unlimited, Beyond Living, By Eloise, Caroline Gardner, CHALK, Clockwork Soldier, CRWST, Designed in Colour, East End Prints, Forma House, Herboo, House of Disaster, House of Flavours, Hyggen
Agency, Kikkerland, Lisa Angel, Lethally Her, Lorna Syson, Mother, My Doris, Ohh Deer, Plantophile, Pluto Produkter, Roka London, S-C Brands, SEVIN London, Spice Kitchen, Stock Stationery, Swole Panda, T2, Teddo Play, The Bottled Baking Co., The Candle Brand, The Creative Ox, The Workbench and many more. The past two years have left more retail professionals, business owners and designers wearing more hats than ever before, Top Drawer A/W also promises one of its most stellar content line-ups to date; giving visitors access to the expertise and insight from some of the industry’s leading names including Liberty’s Bryony Sheridan, Holly & Co’s Holly Tucker, and Net-A-Porter’s Evie Collins to name but a few. Attendees will also have the opportunity to explore trends presented by Clarion Retail’s brand new marketplace, REVEAL. Registration for Top Drawer A/W is now open. topdrawer.co.uk
