Following Friday’s announcement that exhibitions will not be permitted in England until October 1, Clarion Events, organisers of Top Drawer, has confirmed that the Autumn/Winter 2020 edition of the show will be held virtually.
“While we had hoped we could deliver an event for the community, safely and successfully, we have also been busy planning for such an eventuality,” stated show director Alejandra Campos.
“We are now ready to launch Top Drawer virtual, a unique digital alternative that is sure to inspire, engage and connect our community of brands and buyers. The support of our exhibitors and visitors over the last few weeks has been incredible, and we are pleased we can provide them with the opportunity to network, forge new business and access the shared learning that they always turn to Top Drawer for.”
Top Drawer’s new digital platform will offer new opportunities to network and expand trade, providing both UK based and international buyers easy access to exciting product launches, expert advice, inspiring case studies, and next season trends. Visit www.topdrawer.co.uk
Meanwhile Home & Gift Virtual is open for business today (July 20), with events running on the digital show until Wednesday July 22. Register at www.homeandgift.co.uk.
Visitors are enjoying previews of for Autumn/Winter, watching an impressive series of Shoptalk seminars and trend talks and booking 1:1 meetings with participating brands.
The Home & Gift team is hosting a live quiz between 4-5pm today (July 20) with a host of great prizes. There will also be a live cocktail masterclassfrom Home & Gift’s resident mixologist, who will be showing attendees how to create their own Home & Gift gin cocktail.
Top: Top Drawer’s Home section will be accessible in a digital form this September.
