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London trade show Top Drawer A/W returns to Olympia from September 11 to September 13

The design-led lifestyle and interiors trade show Top Drawer is excited to return to Olympia once again to showcase its A/W22 edit – just in time for the industry’s most anticipated buying season. Held in the heart of London, the event promises to have buyers and attendees completely spoiled with its line-up of hand-picked exhibitors, exclusive trends, curated seminar sessions and more.

More than 1,500 brands from the UK and abroad will be exhibiting at for this latest edition, including Morgan Wright, Chalk, Roka London, Little Concepts, Aery, Bronte By Moon, Izipizi, Kikkerland Europe, Bookspeed, Plum & Ashby and Alex Monroe, to name just a few.

Alongside top brands and household names, Top Drawer is proud to be a platform for promising new talent. Its ‘Launchpad’ sector, which made its debut at the S/S22 edition, puts fresh faces in the spotlight, allowing them to network with high calibre buyers and build lasting connections within the industry. For this edition, we’ll also see the return of the show’s partnership with the University of Arts London, as well as the introduction of a selection of Young Furniture Makers who have been handpicked to showcase their products and are eager to increase their brand exposure.

The exhibition is billed as offering ‘an unparalleled range of products to discover from across the lifestyle spectrum’. It is divided into nine curated sectors, covering everything from artisanal foods to the latest must-have accessories.

With such a wide variety of brands in attendance, it’s no wonder that Top Drawer attracts an equally diverse range of retailers to every single show - from concept stores, museum shops, boutiques and independents to luxury retailers, garden centres and supermarkets.

While both the A/W21 and S/S22 shows provided an opportunity to test the waters in a post-pandemic climate, Top Drawer’s new season message of ‘Retail Revitalised’ aims to highlight ‘how we are beginning a fresh chapter in the world of retail and looking ahead with an unapologetically positive outlook’.

The retail industry is ever-changing, and Top Drawer is ready to help you adapt, learn and grow to stay relevant – with tips, expert advice and thoughtprovoking conversations.

Top Drawer is complemented by Top Drawer On Demand: a digital platform connecting brands with buyers. www.topdrawer.co.uk

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