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CONTENTS Contemporary Gift & Home
19. Taste Taiwan Design
Table & Kitchen
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20. Suck UK
28. Kitchen Rax
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3. Introduction
21. Paladone
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Heaven Sends
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Heaven Sends
Body & Bath
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RJB Stone
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Raine & Humble
Children’s Gifts, Toy & Gadgets
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Disaster Designs
23. 50 Fifty Gifts (UK) Ltd
31. Libra
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Disaster Designs
Fashion Jewellery & Accessories
Buyers Choice
10. Ib Laursen 11. Ib Laursen 12. The Just Slate Company 13. The Just Slate Company 14. Ryland, Peters & Small 15. Quail
24. Lovett & Co.
Gifts 25. Ashleigh & Burwood
Greetings Gift & Craft
16. Present Time
26. Kerry Lyons
17. Koziol
Retail Shop
18. Taste Taiwan Design
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22. Somerset Toiletry Company
27. Orbitvu
Volume Gift & Home 29. What More (UK) Ltd
The Summerhouse 30. Libra
32. Martin de la Fuente - Ocado 33. Martin de la Fuente - Top 3 Products
INTRODUCTION Welcome to the first edition of Product Focus – a new way to discover the latest and most innovative products either available to buy now or going on sale at this year’s show. We hope you find it useful and enjoy it as much as we have when putting it together.
KEY AF = Exhibiting at Autumn Fair SF = Exhibiting at Spring Fair
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HEAVEN SENDS The Whale Wall Shelf is set with a sea-themed background and a worn effect on the outer edges to add a touch of seaside charm to the home. The light turquoise colour scheme and rustic sea theme make this shelf a great addition to an eclectic contemporary home.
The LED Letters range has a fabulous industrial feel and includes all letters of the alphabet allowing for the creation of any word or phrase. The battery powered LED lights give the range a classic funfair feel that would look the part in any bedroom or living room.
AF & SF www.heavensends.com sales@heavensends.com Hall 3 / Stand 3H20-J21 5
RJB STONE 6
RJB Stone’s Modern Morocco range of storage and bedroom accessories is inspired by the country’s rich culture. The pastel colours and pattern variations will make these jewellery boxes an instant focal point of any room, transforming it into a vibrant paradise.
AF & SF www.rjbstone.com rjbenquiries@rjbstone.com Hall 3 / Stand 3K50-L51
MORGAN WRIGHT & RAINE & HUMBLE The Country House Collection by Raine & Humble is inspired by the dragonflies, magnolia blossoms, manicured hedges and rolling lawns of a picturesque English country landscape. All the furnishings in the range feature neutral colour palettes with added hints of rich colour and soothing patterns printed on sumptuous soft fabrics.
AF www.raineandhumble.com www.morgan-wrightco.uk ali@morgan-wright.co.uk
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DISASTER DESIGNS 8
Collective Noun is inspired by the unusual collective nouns of animals that exist in the English language such as ‘A memory of Elephants’. The eclectic collection of lifestyle products includes cushions, scarves, mirrors, bags, wallets, plates and cups.
Folklandia is a wonderful mini collection of hand embroidered cushions and lampshades that add a bright and on-trend splash of colour to the contemporary home.
AF & SF www.disasterdesigns.co.uk info@disasterdesigns.co.uk Hall 3 / Stand 3H60
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CONTEMPORARY GIFT & HOME
IB LAURSEN
Ib Laursen welcomes you to a new season of stylish modern pieces for the home with their new SS 15 collection. Their vast range of modern interior designs exudes their Scandinavian influences to retailers worldwide. Explore the catalogues on their website bursting full of beautiful merchandise and be inspired.
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The wide range of designs provides a myriad of opportunities to create a unique and cosy atmosphere both inside and outside of the home. Ib Laursen’s white rattan armchair is fresh and simplistic working both inside and outside of the home.
AF www.iblaursen.dk info@iblaursen.dk Hall 3 / Stand 3E20-F21
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THE JUST SLATE COMPANY
The SS15 range includes the handmade Stoneware Classics collection with natural muted tones that contrast beautifully with their signature slate. The range includes a pinch pot set, gourmet cheese baker, mezze, condiment and tapas sets and a milk and sugar duo.
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The Studio Collection features a variety of interesting textures and materials with fresh, pale colours. Although this is one of the few collections created without the use of slate, the products continue to be distinctive and original in-keeping with the natural contemporary look that The Just Slate Company are renowned for.
AF www.justslate.co.uk trade-enquiries@justslate.co.uk Hall 3 / Stand 3H50
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RYLAND, PETERS & SMALL The Scandinavian food culture is very varied and so in Ryland, Peters & Small’s books you are able to find recipes for all occasions and all times of day. Ranging from morning buns, lunchtime savouries, hearty dinners and indulgent desserts, to bakes and foods for special celebrations. Alongside the dazzling images and recipes the book also includes enlightening features on traditional events throughout the Nordic calendar.
AF & SF www.rylandpeters.com sales@rps.co.uk Hall 3 / Stand 3W06
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QUAIL
Producing traditional British designs with a modern twist, Quail Ceramics creates distinctive and stylish pieces for around the home. Their Menarajie jugs are not only appealing to look at, but practical too. Designed lovingly in the UK, Quail devotes a huge amount of time on the detail, making sure each product is perfect.
AF www.quailceramics.co.uk info@quailceramics.co.uk Hall 3 / Stand 3X23 15
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Each cube of this vibrant Cubic Wall Clock from the Dutch clock brand Karlsson is movable and can be formed into endless shapes and designs. A perfect clock for the creative DIY enthusiast, this versatile contemporary design will add an artistic flair to the living room, bedroom or home studio.
AF & SF www.presenttime.com lc@presenttime.com Hall 3 / Stand 3P50-Q51
KOZIOL (DM BRANDS)
The Pablo steak knife set from German manufacturer Koziol has a wonderfully sculptured bold yet elegant design. This eye-catching contemporary set comes with four specially designed steak knives with polygon shaped handles, in-keeping with the cubist aesthetic and offering a more controlled performance.
AF www.koziol-shop.co.uk info@exitinteriors.co.uk Hall 3 / Stand 3F02-G03 17
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TASTE TAIWAN DESIGN EXCLUSIVE TO AUTUMN FAIR The award winning ToolPen by mininch is a great example of the sleek and modern designs available from Taste Taiwan Design. The sixteen-piece set is a perfect lightweight toolkit that looks great and can be stored away with ease. The story Taste Taiwan Design provides cutting edge products from talented Taiwanese designers. Their ethos of “good design inspired by everyday life” is apparent throughout the range and has begun to grab the attention of buyers across the globe. This year, Taste Taiwan Design is exclusive to Autumn Fair. The stand will be exhibiting eight designers from their extensive collection so be sure to come and view what’s on offer, as it will be your only chance in the UK this year.
AF www.tastetaiwandesign.com info@tasttaiwan.com Hall 3 / Stand 3L01
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SUCK UK The Colour Changing Umbrella is a great gift for all ages - printed with special ink that changes colour as it rains.
AF & SF www.suck.uk.com xanthe@suck.uk.com Hall 3 / Stand 3S04-T03
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PALADONE The fantastic PAC-MAN Ghost Light is a perfect example of the creative designs Paladone have to offer and a great gift for all ages. The colour changing mood light has sixteen different hues and also has a ‘Party Mode’, which allows it to change colour in time with music.
AF & SF www.paladone.com sales@paladone.com Hall 3 / Stand 3V41
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BODY & BATH
SOMERSET TOILETRY COMPANY
Botanically inspired, Somerset Blooms collection from The Somerset Toiletry Company contains a selection of nature’s most nourishing and moisturising ingredients. Providing innovatively designed, high quality, affordable products is their main focus. Now shipping worldwide.
AF & SF www.thesomersettoiletryco.co.uk david.dawson@tstcglobal.com Hall 3 / Stand 3H34 22
CHILDRENS GIFTS, TOYS & GADGETS
50FIFTY GIFTS (UK) This fun and colourful group of characters are bound to be your new best buddies when it’s time for a brew! Featuring an innovative design that allows you to hold not only your preferred drink, but also biscuits too. Simply choose your buddy, pour your hot beverage into the mug, insert a couple of biscuits into the mouthpiece and you’re ready to go. They are the perfect tea break companion.
AF & SF www.50fifty-uk.com sales@50fifty-uk.com Hall 5 / Stand 5A60-B59 23
FASHION, JEWELLERY AND ACCESSORIES
LOVETT & CO.
Lovett & Co believe a true sense of style never fades or ages. Their vintage designs of bygone eras of glamour and femininity focus strongly on 1920’s and 1950’s jewellery, creating beautiful timeless pieces for women epitomising elegant femininity. Their classic French clip earrings are the perfect piece of jewellery to glam up an outfit.
AF & SF www.lovettandco.co.uk sales@lovettandco.co.uk Hall 4 / Stand 4G65 24
GIFTS
ASHLEIGH & BURWOOD
Ashleigh & Burwood’s fresh, juicy watermelon permeates the core of this fragrance which is complemented by a soft floral heart of rose resting on a warm sandalwood base. Top notes of citrus and cucumber complete this mouth-wateringly delicious scent. Their latest collection of fragrances is a culmination of in-depth trend research, as well as unrelenting dedication to the development of perfectly balanced blends. Ashleigh & Burwood aims to create evocative and robust scents.
AF & SF www.ashleigh-burwood-trade.co.uk info@ashleigh-burwood.co.uk Hall 5 / Stand 5G06-H07
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GREETINGS, GIFT & CRAFT
KERRY LYONS Kerry Lyons’ current collection is centred around her love of typography, monochrome styling and an informal tone of voice. The essence of each product is simple; to celebrate the uniqueness of each other’s personalities, relationships and homes. The range consists of greetings cards, art prints, celebratory bunting, ceiling art, gift tags, gift wrap and social stationery.
AF www.kerrylyons.com klyons@kerrylyons.com Hall 4 / Stand 4A31 26
THE RETAIL SHOP
ORBITVU Discover the possibilities of the world’s best automated 2D packshot, 360 degree and 3D product photography with Orbitvu. Fulfill e-shoppers’ needs using the latest technologies of online product experience and find out how you can increase your e-commerce and competitiveness.
AF www.orbitvu.com info@orbitvu.com Hall 4 / Stand 4B80 27
TABLE & KITCHEN
KITCHEN RAX Kitchenrax spice racks combine clean lines of perfectly finished solid wood, beautiful fade resistant colours and crystal clear glass jars filled with top quality aromatic spices to create a striking addition to the kitchen worktop and a practical storage solution. The design processes of their products are not the only thing they are passionate about, but also responsibly sourcing and manufacturing them.
AF www.kitchenrax.co.uk info@kitchenrax.co.uk Hall 3 / Stand 3G46 28
VOLUME GIFT & HOME
WHAT MORE (UK) LTD Smooth, durable and long lasting, the new enamel cook range by WHAM is a must have for any kitchen. What More UK Limited has grown rapidly to become the UK’s largest manufacturer and brand leader of plastic housewares, gardening and storage products, under the brand name WHAM. All What More (UK) Ltd’s products are manufactured in the UK by WHAM.
AF & SF www.whatmoreuk.com t.grimshaw@whatmoreuk.com Hall 1 / Stand 1B10-A11 29
THE SUMMERHOUSE
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AF & SF www.thelibracompany.co.uk
LIBRA
sales@thelibracompany.co.uk Hall 3 / Stand 3L04-N05
Libra have been supplying distinctive home interior and giftware products to retail environments and contract projects for over four decades. Their collections are created with leading British and Italian designers that are unique and beautiful. 31
BUYER’S CHOICE
Martin de la Fuente Senior Buying Manager: Non Food
Martin is a high profile industry professional with over 30 years buying, marketing, quality management and retail experience. His knowledge of products ranges across a wide spectrum of food and non food including electricals, homewares, toys, DIY and clothing and fresh produce. We asked Martin to choose his top 3 favourite products from this month’s Product Focus.
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50FIFTY GIFTS (UK)
HEAVEN SENDS
ASHLEIGH & BURWOOD
“This is a great novelty gift for children of all ages. Great for that evening “milk & cookies” moment. I like them because they also have novelty appeal to the adult audience.”
“The LED Letters range is a great wedding or engagement gift. The only downside is that us retailers might need to stock all 26 letters of the alphabet!”
“You can never have too much home fragrance. The new fresh scents from Ashleigh & Burwood are a departure into fresh ingredients.”
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ABOUT AUTUMN FAIR Launched in September 1990, Autumn Fair is now celebrated as the season’s number one gift and home trade event and is a must-attend event for UK and international buyers looking for the most brilliant new products and innovations ahead of Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day and Spring. Buyers from key multiples also attend to discover and source new brands and suppliers for future orders and collaborations.
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