Gift Focus inc Attire Accessories - Page number 53 - September/October 2021

53 TOP DRAWER PREVIEW Industry connections Breaking boundaries and defining trends, Top Drawer returns to Olympia London for its A/W21 edition Top Drawer is as much about the exchange of ideas and experiences as it is about the buying and selling. As the show’s first return to a live event after more than a year, Top Drawer A/W21 promises to reconnect the industry and provide a much needed buying opportunity for the Autumn/Winter season. The show is the destination for the retail community to discover the latest trends, learn invaluable insight from experts from across the industry and get inspired by the unique show content and features. Join the team at Olympia London on 12 th to 14 th September 2021 to discover the expertly curated edit of 1,500 top brands and new names. Amongst the show’s highly-curated sectors sits Fashion, which, since its introduction in 2015, has become the UK’s largest presentation of design-led jewellery and accessories. Here, visitors will discover pieces from industry leading names and emerging brands including Alex Monroe, Ben Simon, Big Metal, Foxfield Leather, Just Trade, Lisa Angel, My Doris, Narratives the Agency, Nihao Planet, Peace of Mind/POM, Roka London, Sixton London, Chalk, Branch, Lucy Kemp Jewellery and Shyla London to name just a few. With a diversified offering to suit every need and aesthetic, Top Drawer is a must-attend event for buyers seeking to tailor an offering that is entirely unique to them and, ultimately, keep customers coming back. Top Drawer also represents men’s fashion accessories, footwear and gifting alongside its complementary lifestyle products, which is a great way for fashion boutiques to extend their offering for their customers. Visitors can also gain invaluable insight from industry leaders at the show’s seminar programme, the long-standing RetailFest. It aims to provide original content, stimulate debate and inspire attendees through a range of keynote presentations, masterclasses and clinics. In previous years the line-ups welcomed Melissa Odabash, renowned fashion designer; Jack Norman, Selfridges’ Experiential Retail Manager; Georgie Coleridge Cole, Editor of Sheerluxe; Rosanna Falconer award- winning digital strategist and fashion influencer; Fiona McCarthy, writer for Vogue ; and reality star and accessories designer, Hugo Taylor to name a few. Stay tuned for this year’s line up to be announced very soon. Looking for new designers and emerging names? Pulse is the home of innovative design-led products from rising new designers across fashion, accessories, and lifestyle products. Find distinctive designs that will stand out in your stores this season. Top Drawer presents a global edit of more than 1,500 brands across its eight expertly curated sectors: Fashion, Gift, Craft, Pulse, Home, Greetings & Stationery, Play, Food Emporium. For more information, visit www.topdrawer.co.uk IN BRIEF: When: 12 th -14 th September, 2021 Where: Olympia, London Who: www.topdrawer.co.uk