Fast Forward to Design Registration opens for Top Drawer A/W26 as design-led retail show returns to Olympia London This season, Top Drawer continues the theme of Fast Forward to Design, as it brings together a curated mix of contemporary brands, emerging talent and established suppliers from across Europe and beyond. Positioned at a key moment in the buying calendar, the show provides retailers with access to more than 25,000 products from over 500 hand-selected brands – 30 percent of which are making their show debut – across the Home, Gift, Fashion, Greetings, Wellbeing, Play, and Launchpad show sections. As retailers face growing pressure to differentiate their offer and stay ahead of evolving consumer trends, the value of curated product discovery has never been greater. Long established as a trusted destination for design-led retail, Top Drawer meets this need through an expertly edited exhibitor line-up that brings together originality, craftsmanship, emerging talent and established industry favourites. Defined by quality, the show offers buyers an efficient and inspiring environment in which to uncover new products, spot future trends and build meaningful supplier relationships with confidence. Launchpad returns to spotlight emerging creative businesses, while the show’s partnership with University of the Arts London (UAL) continues to provide a platform for the next generation of designers and makers. The Trends Feature, curated by The Better Trends Co., will once again explore the consumer and design movements influencing the retail landscape, translating key trend shifts into commercial opportunities for buyers. Retail Revealed Live returns with a programme of trend presentations, industry discussions and practical business content, complemented by the Business Hub, which provides opportunities for learning, networking and knowledge sharing across the retail community. A COMMUNITY BUILT AROUND DESIGN-LED RETAIL Beyond product discovery, Top Drawer remains an important meeting place for the industry, bringing together buyers, brands and designers for three days of meaningful conversations, relationship building and business development. Exhibitor Dead Sea Dream said: “The show is always such a special few days, full of thoughtful conversations, honest feedback and meaningful connections.” Turtle Doves commented: “Top Drawer continues to be a brilliant place to meet like-minded retailers and build meaningful, long-term relationships.” David Westbrooke, Event Director at Top Drawer, said: “One of the biggest challenges facing retailers today is finding the time to properly research, vet and source new products. That’s the hard work we do on their behalf. “The team spends the year identifying design-led brands, emerging talent and innovative products from across the world, carefully curating an edit that brings together quality, originality and commercial relevance. The aim is to create the most diverse and considered offering possible, helping buyers cut through the noise and source with confidence. “Top Drawer has always been about championing great design, but it’s equally about making discovery easier. By bringing this curated community together in London, we create an environment where retailers can see products first-hand, meet the people behind the brands and uncover opportunities they may never have found online. “In a market where everyone is competing for attention, thoughtful curation matters more than ever – that’s what continues to set Top Drawer apart. So, if you’re looking to fill your shelves with the very best design-led products from around the world, skip boring, and Fast Forward to Design at Olympia this September.” Simplifying sourcing for buyers, Top Drawer A/W26 will once again bring together a curated community of brands, buyers and creatives for three days of sourcing, connection and discovery for what’s now and what’s next. Registration is now open for buyers and press. IN BRIEF: WHO: Top Drawer, www,topdrawer.co.uk WHERE: Olympia London WHEN: 13–15 September, 2026 66
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