The Gift Fair is an online gift tradeshow, set to take place from January 8th- February 28th, 2025.
Organised by Fabian Santoro and his team, this exciting platform hosts trade shows that work around you not the other way around. The platform is not like anything you've seen before – it's not a website, directory or meeting scheduler. Every aspect is designed to make trade shows faster, cheaper, easier and better. You can speak to real people in real time via instant messaging, video chat, exchange business cards and much more.
You can find established brands like Professor Puzzle, LifeCharms and Swing Cards as well as the hottest newcomers like Cosmic Cuties and BangoBerry.
Posted: 2 September 2024
Feathers & Wings Fine Jewellery, a renowned demi- and fine British jewellery brand has announced a new partnership with Luminary Bakery, a charity and social enterprise dedicated to empowering women through training, employment, and community.
Starting immediately, Feathers & Wings will donate 10 percent of each sale to Luminary charity, contributing to their mission of supporting women who have experienced a social and economic disadvantage.
Founder of Feathers and Wings Fine Jewellery, Jane Bannor, shares the inspiration behind this initiative: "Partnering with Luminary Bakery is such an honour for me, knowing I can make a difference in the life of a woman who is at a social disadvantage, and give her another chance to live a fulfilling life."
Posted: 2 September 2024
The UK Jewellery, Silverware and Allied Crafts industry welcomes the appointment of Lisa Nandy MP and Sir Chris Bryant MP as new Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Minister of State (DCMS), respectively.
In letters to both ministers, the industry-wide group expressed its desire to continue open communications with the government to help drive the jewellery, silverware and allied trades forward.
Back in February, then shadow minister Sir Chris Bryant approached the National Association of Jewellers to host an industry-wide roundtable to better understand the industry's challenges, needs and opportunities. 25 individuals representing businesses and institutions throughout the breadth of the trade came together to outline the state of the industry and, in collaboration, its future direction.
Posted: 26 August 2024
Fable England has launched a capsule collection with London's Natural History Museum for AW24.
The 38-piece collection features hand-painted enamel jewellery, illustrative print silk scarves, luxury sleepwear as well as signature Fable England bag shapes, dominated by an exclusive print created for the collection. With the natural world as their muse, Fable England thoughtfully weave stories from British literature through each of their collections, and their latest – developed in collaboration with London's Natural History Museum – is no exception.
Forming a connection over their shared love of the natural world, Fable England and the Museum relished the opportunity to delve into the Museum's special collections; a treasure trove of artworks, manuscripts, and rare books, to seek out inspiration for a new collection.
Posted: 19 August 2024
Autumn Fair, the UK's largest seasonal showcase for Home, Gift & Fashion, is set to take place from the 1st - 4th of September at NEC Birmingham. This year's event promises to be a pivotal occasion for retailers looking to stock their shelves and create the most enticing shop windows in preparation for the Christmas period. registration for Autumn Fair is now open.
Posted: 13 August 2024
James Skidmore, Director of Consulting at Valpak, explained that the PackFlow 2023 reports, commissioned by WRAP, show that, for most materials, the amount of packaging placed on the market has decreased compared to 2019. He added: "As we approach the full implementation of Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR), accurate data and baselines are more important than ever. The reports, which are used by UK governments to inform packaging policy, also offer valuable insights into packaging market trends.
Posted: 7 August 2024
The Professional Women's Network (PWN) is proud to announce a unique and empowering event during London Fashion Week. On Friday, 13th September, at Future Dreams House, PWN will host a special fashion show to empower young women with Down Syndrome and raise funds for Books Beyond Words, a charity dedicated to helping young adults and children understand the world through pictures and books. Books Beyond Words was founded on a touching story of a child visited every Thursday by their only parent, their father. When the father passed away, no one informed the child, fearing they would not understand due to their disability. This led to the child self-harming every Thursday. The breakthrough came when the loss was communicated through images and a book, highlighting the power of visual storytelling and giving birth to Books Beyond Words
Posted: 2 August 2024
The Giftware Association is thrilled to announce the launch of the Gift of the Year Awards 2025, marking another year of celebrating excellence in the UK gift industry. With over 80 esteemed judges from various sectors of the industry already committed, this year's competition promises to be the most prestigious yet.
Entering the 2025 Gift of the Year Awards early provides unparalleled opportunities for PR and marketing coverage. Early entrants enjoy extended visibility, allowing them to maximise the benefits of being nominated. The competition's enhanced media presence means products and brands get noticed sooner, increasing the chances for significant promotional impact.
Posted: 23 July 2024
Hyve Group is excited to announce the return of Pure London x JATC and Source Fashion in February 2025, marking a significant step forward in the evolution of connecting its fashion events and launching the overall Create/Curate proposition, designed to inspire better buying whilst empowering responsible production.
Pure London x JATC and Source Fashion unite again at Olympia London from the 9th – 11th February 2025, together emphasising the importance of both creation and curation in the business of fashion. Create your ranges at Source Fashion, or Curate your in-store collections at Pure London x JATC.
For over 30 years, Hyve has been at the heart of the UK fashion buying community, creating unforgettable fashion experiences and opportunities.
Posted: 18 July 2024
Thousands of visitors from brands and retailers including Clarks, French Connection, Lyle & Scott, Paul Smith, PepsiCo, Reiss, Jaded, River Island, Sainsburys, Very Group, AX Paris, Debenhams, Hunter, Boden, Amazon and many more converged on Olympia London for day two of Europe's largest responsible sourcing show, Source Fashion ready to source from a world of responsible fashion and listen to industry leaders.
Setting the Agenda
Focused on Trends, Legislation and Big Brand Ideology, a hard-hitting seminar programme tackled topics including the impact of AI, updates on key legislation and policies, collaboration and fashion integrity, and big-brand approaches to sustainability with Next Retail and PepsiCo.
Posted: 16 July 2024