Gift Focus - Nov/Dec 2018 (Issue 110)

The PaperAwards, sponsored by G.F Smith, support and recognise the creativity and innovation of its exhibitors from the recent edition of Top Drawer. After a two-week voting process, the greetings and stationery industry selected the winners: Exciting Use of Colour: Emily Brooks Emotive Design: Katie Leamon Engaging Print: Wanderlust Paper Co The judges of the PaperAwards A/W18, who selected the finalists in each category were: Hazel Walker from Paperchase, Emma Hawkins from Fortnum & Mason, Carly Pearson from Sainsbury’s, Holly Tucker, co-founder of notonthehighstreet.com and Holly & Co, Cara Wyatt of Selfridges, Lucy Edmonds, founder of Quill London, Audrey Woollen from Urbanic, Neal Whittington of Present & Correct, David Hicks of Really Good, Janet Stevens and Mark Jessett, paper consultants for G.F Smith and Top Drawer event director Alejandra Campos. Children’s fashion show Bubble set to be part of Pure London 2019 Pure London, the UK’s leading trade fashion buying event, recently announced that children’s fashion trade show Bubble will be re- launching at Pure London for the February 2019 edition. Lindsay Hoyes, event director for Bubble London, says: “Pure London provides a perfect new home for Bubble and I am delighted that the childrenswear industry will now be able to participate in the largest trade fashion event in the UK and experience the business opportunities this comprehensive offer will undoubtedly generate for buyers and brands alike.” Gloria Sandrucci, head of sales at Pure London, added: “News of Bubble’s closure caused huge disappointment in the industry. Following Pure London’s sale to ITE Group, our introduction of Pure Kid last season and lengthy research amongst retailers and brands, it became apparent how much the industry wants and needs a platform for kids. Pure London now offers its visitors womenswear, menswear, childrenswear and sourcing show Origin all under one roof, creating London’s largest festival of fashion.” The next Pure London event will take place at the London Olympia from 10 th -12 th February, 2019. Visit purelondon.com for further information. Trade show updates from home and abroad on with the show 10 giftfocus TOP DRAWER PAPERAWARDS A/W18 ANNOUNCED Top Drawer Spring When: 13 th -15 th January, 2019 Where: Olympia London Website: topdrawer.co.uk Harrogate Christmas & Gift When: 13 th -16 th January, 2019 Where: Harrogate Convention Centre, Harrogate Website: harrogatefair.com Giving & Living When: 13 th -16 th January, 2019 Where: Westpoint, Exeter Website: givingliving.co.uk Formex When: 15 th -18 th January, 2019 Where: Stockholmsmässan, Sweden Website: formex.se Scotland’s Trade Spring Fair When: 20 th -22 nd January, 2019 Where: SEC, Glasgow Website: scotlandtradefairs.co.uk January Furniture Show When: 20 th -23 rd January, 2019 Where: NEC, Birmingham Website: januaryfurnitureshow.com Showcase Ireland When: 20 th -23 rd January, 2019 Where: RDS, Dublin Website: showcaseireland.com Wales Spring Fair When: 21 st -24 th January, 2019 Where: Llandudno, Wales Website: walesspringfair.co.uk Diary dates (All dates are subject to change. Contact the organisers for more information before making arrangements).