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  • Behind THE BRAND: Ohelo

    08 Apr 2020 Jordan Evans
    After, quite literally, having their products appear to them in a dream, Katy and Alex got to work creating a range of reusables that truly stood apart in a crowded market. Having made their debut at ...
  • These times are unprecedented. As business is adapting to the implications of COVID19, there are many big decisions to make and, for many, a quieter and more uncertain time is ahead. Therefore, it is ...
  • As we all adjust to life in lockdown, Spotted curator Charlotte Abrahams asked some of the Spotted Award’s expert judges and mentors for their suggestions on how to use this time creatively for the go ...
  • With the majority of consumers currently house-bound, it’s no surprise that Pinterest is reporting an all-time high in site searches. Used by more than 300 million people world-wide each month, the im ...
  • Today saw bricks and mortar stores across the U.K. join much of Europe in closing their doors following the Government’s decision to shut all non-essential shops last night.
  • With business being uncertain at the moment with COVID-19 dominating our heads and the headlines, Press Loft has come up with a few ways to help you navigate through these rocky times by focusing your ...
  • Yaasss Queen! It’s 2020 and there has never been a better time for women to be in control with unapologetic confidence. In the wake of  International Women’s day, we speak to Cat Crossley, owner of Cl ...
  • Behind The Brand: Misfits

    02 Mar 2020 Jordan Evans
    Canadian born UAL student, Alexander Neumann, describes his journey of developing a beautifully simple stacking game, Misfits. Reinventing wooden shapes to create a compelling, design-led game, offeri ...
  • Behind The Brand: Marokka

    07 Feb 2020 Jordan Evans
    Top Drawer S/S20 was filled with visual delights, but few grabbed visitors’ attention quite like Marokka’s King Gus; a triumph of design, sitting at nearly ten feet. We took a few minutes with Owner a ...
  • Behind The Brand: Halcyon Naturals

    10 Jan 2020 Jordan Evans
    Building their brand around four signature moods—Relax, Release, Renew and Relate—Halcyon Naturals has created a luxury range of home fragrance products that really does have something to suit and exc ...
  • Behind The Brand: LIGA

    08 Jan 2020 Jordan Evans
    A family business that hails from Cornwall, very few combine distinctive design and eco-friendly materials as well as LIGA. Excitingly, they’re launching 4 new ranges at Top Drawer S/S20, so we took 5 ...
  • Top Drawer’s Wellbeing sector has become a firm favourite amongst visitors—not to mention the most beautifully scented part of the show. Our Senior Sales Manager, David Westbrooke, has shared his top ...
  • Behind The Brand: The Woodlife Project

    03 Jan 2020 Jordan Evans
    On a mission to replace everyday plastic, The Wood Life Project instantly captured the attention of retailers with their inspiring range of eco-friendly, British-made wooden products when they made th ...
  • 5 PLAY brands not to miss at Top Drawer SS20

    19 Dec 2019 David Westbrooke
    Proving that children’s products can delight and excite kids and parents alike, Top Drawer’s PLAY sector showcases the very best in design-led goods for little ones. Our Senior Sales Manager, David We ...
  • The government has set out its 2020 plans in the Queen's Speech and there is important news for Britain’s small retailers - a promised 50% discount in business rates for some in the short-term and an ...
  • Journalists have busy working lives and receive a huge amount of emails from a variety of brands every day. What they choose to look at and use is all down to how you portray your brand and products. ...
  • Behind The Brand: Woodism

    17 Dec 2019 Jordan Evans
    With years of creating advertising for major global brands under his belt, Sonny Adorjan wanted to apply his skills to something more personal and worthwhile. Teaming up with the best partner he could ...
  • I’m increasingly reminded of a meeting with industry heavyweight Adam Tihany, some years ago during a Paris summer. Sometimes called the first specialised restaurant designer, I’d met with him to disc ...
  • Behind The Brand: Xoxo Designs by Ruth

    19 Nov 2019 Jordan Evans
    Taking inspiration from colour, pattern, space and other creatives doing amazing things, it’s no surprise that, when asked why she does what she does, Ruth says: “I want people to smile and celebrate ...
  • Behind The Brand: Roka London

    18 Nov 2019 Jordan Evans
    Turning the frustrations of a rain-soaked rucksack into a business opportunity, Roka London founder Brett, with the support of his wife Emma, has created a range of stylish, functional bags to catch t ...
  • Faux flowers and plants are having an unmistakable renaissance across the UK, now is the time to get on board with the possibilities this presents.
  • Monica Eter creates home fragrance products for people who are lovers of luxury design, have an obsession for scent and a passion for the planet. Read about how an unfortunate illness led to an inspir ...
  • Behind The Brand: The Story Of Njeri Illustrated

    23 Aug 2019 Michelle Njeri Small
    Having just earned her MA degree in Textile Design from Chelsea College of Art in London, Michell Njeri Small was ready to take on the world! But that no idea how to get started. With previous experie ...
  • 10 Tips to Master Influencer Marketing on Instagram

    13 Aug 2019 Celine Dibert, Press Loft
    Instagram is no doubt an extremely effective social media platform for influencer marketing campaigns. Introduce influencer marketing to your existing Instagram campaigns to boost brand recognition an ...