65 TOP DRAWER PREVIEW Creative buyers from the finest independent retailers, department stores, garden centres and multiple retailers will be returning to Olympia London on 11-13 September 2022 for the Autumn/Winter edition of Top Drawer. The UK’s premium designled trade show is a favourite of exhibiting brands and visiting buyers alike, the September show will feature nine distinctive sectors across the National and Grand halls of Olympia London. Indicative of the retail industry’s strive to return to its prepandemic position, this Autumn/Winter edition will not only be larger but there will be over 100 first-time exhibitors making their Top Drawer debut; meaning that buyers will have the opportunity to explore both emerging and established brands. Early registrations are a mix of top department stores, speciality stores, independent retailers, museums and galleries as well as online retailers. We will be joined by the likes of John Lewis, H&M, The National Portrait Gallery, SkinnyDip, Heal’s, The Science Museum and Villeroy & Boch. Across the threeday event, they and thousands more will be using the show to source products for their new season offering, meet new UK suppliers, as well as get an advance on the all-important Christmas season. Presenting products that appeal to retailers and professional buyers’ every taste, the Top Drawer edit features a showcase of multiple categories across home, gift, fashion, craft, wellbeing, play, greetings & stationery and launchpad. This is truly the show to attend if you are looking to get all your sourcing for the season done under one roof. Across Home, visitors will discover the very best pieces from across interior accessories, furniture and lighting. With brands such as Hyggen, Also Home, Bronte By Moon, Forma House and Chive on the line-up. Gift is where buyers can discover everything from enticing books to luxury candles and giftable skincare. Exhibiting brands include Canova Gifts, Izipizi, Vintage Playing Cards, Kikkerland Europe and Abrams & Chronicle. Those who are more in the market for the latest fashion accessories and jewellery will be able to browse names such as Estella Bartlett Branch Jewellery, By Eloise, My Doris, Alex Monroe, Kind Bags and Vurchoo. Finally, for the ones who are looking for that stand-out unique and special piece that is sure to grab anyone’s attention Craft has everything for you. Names such as Kate Byrne Ceramics, A Little Trinket, Kam Creates, Alison Stockmarr and Studio Arvor will be showcasing their beautiful products. In addition to all of this, the September show will be seeing the return of the curated talks programme, RetailFest. These sessions will be an opportunity to hear from top profile speakers who are there to educate as well as inspire buyers and retailers on subjects such as; how to nail your e-commerce strategy, trends in retail and how to embrace all things video in 2022. Be sure to get your notebooks out for this one as this is truly something not to be missed at Top Drawer. IN BRIEF: Who: Top Drawer, www.topdrawer.co.uk Where: Olympia London When: 11-13 September, 2022
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