Top Drawer A/W25 Launches ‘Destination Design’ – the UK's leading curated, contemporary retail trade show Returns to Olympia London

This A/W edition will present over 600 hand-picked exhibitors (over 30% of which are brand new to the event) across 8 expertly edited sectors - Home, Gift, Fashion, Greetings & Stationery, Wellbeing, Play, Food Emporium and our emerging talent platform, l Launchpad - offering an inspirational showcase of 25,000+ design-led products.
Top Drawer’s unique approach to curation ensures that every product on the show floor has been selected for quality, originality, and design credibility, making it the go-to event for independent retailers, department stores, museum shops, online platforms, and interior buyers alike.
New Features. New Perspectives.
This year, Top Drawer expands its industry-leading content programme and community focus with:
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RetailRevealed Live – returning with trend-led talks, panel discussions and masterclasses designed for today’s retail landscape
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The Better Trends feature – offering actionable insights on consumer direction, exclusive trends and sourcing to suit you
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Business Hub – Access 1:1 advice, mentoring and strategy sessions tailored to your biggest questions
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An exclusive creative collaboration with the Design Museum, showcasing boundary-pushing exhibitors in a never-before-seen installation
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UAL showcase - Offering a handpicked collection of the very best market-ready emerging new talent
“Top Drawer continues to evolve as more than just a show - it’s where the industry gathers from across the world to connect, create and reimagine what great retail looks like: Destination Design. With growth fuelled by almost 200 brand new exhibitors, many of which are showing exclusively at Top Drawer, there’s newness around every corner this season. Miss it, miss out!”
David Westbrooke, Show Director
Built for Buyers. Designed for Discovery.
Following a 29% increase in core retailer attendance in 2024, Top Drawer is set to welcome more than 10,000 retail professionals this year from over 80 countries, all seeking fresh ideas and products that will shape their next retail chapter.
From legacy retailers to trailblazing independents, Top Drawer A/W25 promises a global yet boutique buying experience - one rooted in connection, relevance and the curated, design-led values that define the show.
Top Drawer A/W25: At a Glance-
40+ years serving the retail and design community
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10,000+ buyers attend annually
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600+ design-led exhibitors
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80+ countries represented
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25,000+ products on display
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8 expertly curated sectors across retail categories
About Top Drawer
Top Drawer is the UK’s leading, design-led retail trade event, bringing together a global community of buyers, brands and designers for inspiration, connection, and curated sourcing. Held biannually at Olympia London, Top Drawer presents expertly edited sectors across Home, Gift, Fashion, Craft, Wellbeing, Play, Stationery, and Food Emporium - all carefully selected to reflect the best in contemporary design.
As part of Clarion Events’ retail portfolio, which includes the Home & Gift Buyers’ Festival, the January Furniture Show, the Manchester Furniture Show, and digital platform Retail Revealed, Top Drawer continues to set the standard for where design meets retail.
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Ren Noel – Marketing Manager | ren.noel@clarionevents.com
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Simone Ward – Content Manager| simone.ward@clarionevents.com