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Top Drawer welcomes trade visitors back to Olympia, London from 16-18 January to see the best from design-led brands

Each season Top Drawer welcomes a community of creative buyers through the doors of Olympia, London to source the newest products from design-led lifestyle brands from around the globe.

This January is no different, as you can find new collections from the likes of Alljoy Design, Belly Button Designs, Cath Tate Cards, Crispin Finn, Dandelion Stationery, East End Prints, English Graphics, Joy Jen Studio, Kinshipped, Ohh Deer, Ola, Pavilon, Raspberry Blossom and The Art File to mention just a few.

Alongside established brands there is a handpicked selection of up-andcoming names that you may not have seen elsewhere; and that are sure to inject something refreshing into your edit. These names include Sister Paper Co., Wildflower Cards, Portland Paper Company, The Grey Earl, Fanny’s Your Aunt, Coffeenotes, Harriet Watson and Visual Happiness. The full lineup of brands can be found at www.topdrawer.co.uk/s-s-2-2edition-exhibiting-brands. With a focus on the freshest design in the market, Top Drawer welcomes a mix of styles from bright slogan prints and bold graphic shapes to more refined illustrations. There is a design, print and pattern to suit all tastes and buying needs. Top Drawer enables you to browse thousands of products under one curated roof. This, combined with industry insight from keynote speakers from across the industry, plus interactive demos from designer makers and much more, means a visit to Top Drawer this January is sure to inspire you for the season ahead. RetailFest returns for another season and the line-up is full of inspiring brand owners, industry favourites and experts from the social media and marketing worlds. The programme is yet to be announced but visit www. topdrawer.co.uk to see who you can hear from across the threeday show.

PaperAwards celebrate design and creativity

Designed to showcase the very best in greetings and stationery, Top Drawer welcomes back the PaperAwards for the S/S22 edition. Celebrating design and creativity, the PaperAwards champion the most innovative designs across four categories: Engaging Print, Exciting Use of Colour, Emotive Design, and Best Stationery Design. Judged by a line-up of prestigious names, all winning designs and runners-up will be showcased on-site at Top Drawer. Once the shortlist is announced you are invited to cast your vote to decide on the winners: more information on this can be found at www.topdrawer. co.uk/paperawards-applications-2022.