Gift Focus - Sep/Oct 2018 (Issue 109)

Registration is now open at topdrawer.co.uk Bombay Duck LaB6 Candles Caroline Gardner producers and brands, including Ace Tea London, Briscoes Jellies, Coco Chocolatier, Cult Vinegar, Devon Distillery, PLAYin CHOC, Popaball, Seedlip, Spice Kitchen, Stateside Treat Emporium, Urban Village Chocolates and Willie’s Cacao. Bringing the latest interior trends to life, Home presents buyers and designers with a wealth of choice for contemporary living, frommodern to classic, presented by Britain’s leading suppliers and international favourites in accessories, kitchen and dining, furniture, lighting and outdoor living, buyers will discover beautiful, giftable products for every occasion. Confirmed names include leading UK favourites Garden Trading, Parlane and Grand Illusions, Netherland-based influencer Light & Living and Dutchdeluxes, contemporary British furniture expert PR Home and hot new Australian pioneers Mustard, which makes its UK debut at Top Drawer this season. Elsewhere at Top Drawer, Fashion sees a host of the hottest labels present their new ranges, from world-renowned brands to box- fresh young fashion designers such as Alex Monroe, Louise Kragh, Pernille Corydon, ELK Australia, Katie Mullally, and Nooki Design. Within Fashion, Capsule, an all-new platform dedicated to edited jewellery and accessories collections, will make its debut, showcasing design-led product from the likes of Eduards Accessories, Tsai X Tsai, Vanile on the Rock, Dukley Jewelry and Hippstory. Craft introduces retailers to an enticing variety of high-quality, handmade products. The only trade display of its type in the UK, Craft showcases more than 50 expertly vetted makers and groups covering a broad range of disciplines, including ceramics, glass, jewellery, fashion, textiles, mixed media, furniture, metalwork, sculpture, woodwork and printing. Names to watch this season include fashion and jewellery designers Alison Dupernex, Ana Viñuela, DeeLyn :: Design, Emma Aitchison Jewellery, Materia Rica, Promises Promises and Rusty’s Jewellery, together with Camilla Thomas Textiles and Helen Chatterton Textiles representing textiles. Makers leading the ceramics discipline include Edit Juhasz Ceramics and Nika Stupica, while mixed media specialists include Glover and Smith and Heather Power, as well as woodwork specialist Rosie Brewer. Unveiling inspirational new talent from all sectors of the show, Spotted features 38 budding innovators that are making their debuts at a trade fair. Each has been selected for its originality, quality and the commercial viability of its products. Over the past eight years, Spotted has helped to launch more than 200 small businesses and is firmly established as a must-see area of Top Drawer. Portico Designs Alice Scott Hex And Ginger 58 giftfocus time for design