Gift Focus - Jan/Feb 2019 (Issue 111)

152 giftfocus ULSTER WEAVERS Stand: 9E30-F31 W: ulsterweavers.com Ulster Weavers’ purpose is to brighten lives with witty, colourful and timeless designs. The company is defined by its modern, on-trend collections of high-quality products, and the epitome of this is its Heritage 1880 Linen range. Inspired by Ulster Weavers’ linen heritage, the collection continues a story of innovation, with rich texture and unexpected splashes of grey, indigo and coral. Each item features denim styling with leather tabs and brass fixings. The utilitarian design makes this collection practical and hardwearing. Elsewhere in the 2019 collections are bright colours and animal prints, with a strong focus on fresh and exciting designs. Menagerie is one of the most exotic and colourful new prints this season, perfect for the style conscious. Within the 2019 collection, Ulster Weavers is also launching a new children’s range: Little Weavers. This collection includes an extension of some of the new 2019 ranges, with added designs aimed to spark a sense of adventure, creativity and fun. There are also a few unicorns, sloths and mermaids, as no children’s collection would be complete without them! JARAPA Stand: 1M30 W: jarapa.co.uk Jarapa is a family business specialising in recycled, upcycled and natural products. For Spring Fair, Jarapa will be introducing new colours and styles to its popular recycled glass lamps, available in pinks and amber. Mixed cases of coloured vases and bottles will also be on show, perfect for adding an instant splash of colour to displays. Owner Stewart Bowen has worked tirelessly to run a business that not only has a small environmental footprint but also helps to divert waste from the landfill. Jarapa’s eco- friendly lamps, vases, tableware and rugs are perfect as ethical gifts as consumers become more aware of their impacts on the environment. KATE GUEST Stand: 3V51 W: kateguest.com In time for Spring Fair, KATE GUEST is releasing more than 100 new designs across five collections. The black and white Originals collection has been refreshed and is being released in a larger five-by-seven-inch format, rewording the printed cello collection and reworking many of the bestselling designs. The range still covers all seasons and occasions but is bigger, bolder and better. Also new is the Rose Gold Luxe collection, designed to complement the existing Rose Gold collection. The Luxe uses rose gold foiling alongside classic grey typography and is also available in the new larger format. The company is also showcasing its first square card range, The Floral Collection, which covers a number of occasions. It uses the classic stamped font that has become synonymous with the brand and gold foil with shadow to complement the flora and fauna designs. Additionally, KATE GUEST is releasing a range of 16 designs for birthday ages 11 through to 18, with male and female cards. OPTICAID UK Stand: 4D53 W: opticaid.net Opticaid UK is showcasing its new SS19 fashion reading glasses, sunreaders and sunglasses at Spring Fair. Among the many new styles suitable for spring are pretty Osterley Jade, Fuchsia and Hamble Black, with a subtle floral pattern. The commercial, deeper frames of the Truro, Bingley and Lincoln ranges, RRP £12.99, will also be on show. Opticaid has added 25 new styles to the SS19 range, which also includes summery tones of oranges and blues. The new range of patterned aluminium card wallets, designed to hold up to 12 credit/debit cards, will also be on the stand. The wallets provide RFID protection and RRP at £6.99. exhibitor profiles