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61 TOP DRAWER This season promises to be the most inspiring yet, with over 9,000 retail buyers, 600+ design-led brands, and more than 25,000 innovative products showcased across eight expertly curated sectors at Top Drawer. A journey through design excellence Top Drawer S/S25 is more than just a trade show; it’s a journey through handpicked, curated design, where curiosity meets innovation. This edition will feature the expanded show floor, which has been increased by 10 percent last season to accommodate the 35 percent of new brands joining the event. Attendees can expect to explore a diverse range of high-quality, design-led products that will captivate and inspire. Key Highlights of Top Drawer S/S25: • Spotlight Awards: Celebrating the best in show, the Spotlight Awards will recognise outstanding exhibitors for their creativity, innovation, and presentation. • RetailRevealed Stage: Offering a series of insightful keynote presentations, masterclasses, and panel discussions, the RetailRevealed Stage will cover topics that are relevant to the current state of the retail market and how to futureproof yourself. • Curated Sectors: The show will feature eight curated sectors: Gift, Home, Play, Greetings & Stationery, Fashion, Food Emporium, Wellbeing and Launchpad, ensuring there is something for every buyer. • Exclusive Trend Insights: In partnership with The Better Trends Company, Top Drawer will present three exclusive trends set to captivate customers in 2025. • Product Pitch: A live Dragon’s Den-style product pitch in partnership with INDIE Pop-up, where new-to-market brand POTR will compete for a week-long installation in a leading retailer. • A Hub of Design Innovation Top Drawer S/S25 will be THE destination of design excellence, providing a platform for both emerging names and established favourites to showcase their latest collections. The event will foster a sense of discovery, allowing buyers to stumble upon hidden gems and innovative products that will set their stores apart while encouraging the all-important product touch and feel. David Westbrooke, Event Director of Top Drawer, commented: “At Top Drawer, we take great care to create an environment where brands and buyers can foster meaningful connections, source and sell, feel inspired, and be excited about the future of their business. We are thrilled to welcome so many new and returning brands to our expanded show floor and look forward to another season of success stories.” Destination design Top Drawer, the UK’s premier contemporary retail trade show, is set to return for its Spring/Summer 2025 edition with an exciting new theme: Destination Design IN BRIEF: WHO: Top Drawer, www.topdrawer.co.uk WHERE: Olympia London WHEN: January 12-14, 2025

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