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THE SHOW 

Twice a year Top Drawer is a unique retail buying event, giving your company unrivalled access to the most influential buyers in the UK. It combines the most stylish gift brands from the UK and Europe with high-end buyers.

Established for more than 30 years, Top Drawer is trusted by brands who show off design-inspired products and directional gifts to buyers who are looking for exceptional products that compete with the high street.

A unique event, ranges, original product & directional labels are presented in a contemporary
environment that mirrors our savvy buyers. This point of reference helps retailers position your product.

Trusted by suppliers & buyer-friendly, Top Drawer combines business seminars, retail surgeries and trend info from experts in the industry such as Mary Portas and Kelly Hoppen. The ideal show platform.

International retailers visit London to source original and British design. Ranges are also promoted to buyers via our Product GB and Eco trails. Products are selected by independent experts who are industry insiders and help shape buying trends.

New design is the lifeblood of Top Drawer and, as a result, our bursary programmes - demonstrated through initiatives like 'Spotted' - introduce and support the entrance of innovative and original design talent to the market.

Edited for quality: Top Drawer’s selection policy for quality and design-led collections, approved by an independent committee, means we meet buyers’ expectations – helping them buy at our show

EXHIBITOR TESTIMONIALS

"As always Top Drawer Autumn was a great show for us. We saw many of our existing customers, took orders from new accounts and got some really interesting and exciting leads for new business. Clarion once again successfully brought together the best buyers and best suppliers in the design led card and gift market. We have already re-booked for 2011."

- Tim Clark, Managing Director, Bluebell 33

"Spotted at Top Drawer gave us a cost-effective opportunity to try a show that we haven't done before. The show was a real success and we are pleasantly surprised by the numbers of orders taken. This has been a great networking opportunity and we've come away from the show with some exciting new leads from both the retail and design communities."

- Cameron Fry - Liquidesign

"We exhibit all over the Globe....and i have to say that Top Drawer is my favourite show in the World. The awe inspiring venue attracts an exceptional quality of buyers and exhibitors."

- Brad Parberry, Managing Director, Cavallini

"Top Drawer never fails to deliver. The show always brings a high calibre of independent, multiple and department store buyers. Over 50% of orders made at the show were new accounts which is the heartbeat of our business."

- Nik Fulton, Former Country Manager, Present Time

"We consider Top Drawer to be the most important gift exhibition in the event calendar and it is a very special show to us.
We first launched at Top Drawer in Spring 2009, receiving a great welcome and reception from the trade.
This year we celebrated our second birthday at Top Drawer and had our busiest and most successful show to date.  Top Drawer will continue to be a fundamental part of our sales and marketing strategy."
 
- Thierry Bourret, Asobi.