The increasing demand for unique handmade pieces continues to position artisans and makers in the spotlight as “made by hand” continues to be the nation’s hottest trend, and the fastest growing UK creative industry*, contributing £3.4bn to the UK economy**. 

 

Returning to Olympia London from 13-15 January 2019, the UK’s leading lifestyle show, Top Drawer presents CRAFT, now in its 9th edition, it is firmly established as the UK’s trade platform showcasing an extraordinary curated selection of over 90 contemporary makers from the UK and overseas.

 

Makers across Ceramics & Glass, Fashion & Textiles, Jewellery and Mixed Media disciplines will present their new ranges, everything from the purely decorative to beautifully functional pieces. A redefinition of luxury through beautiful, handmade pieces crafted with refined skills, aligned with the strong market and consumer trends.

 

If you are a manufacturer and supplier of festive goods and year-round gifts and want to get your 2019 sales off to a bumper start, Harrogate Christmas & Gift has a few last-minute stands available.

 

The show is fast growing as one of the most important UK trade shows for this sector – attended by garden centre, department store and tourist attraction buyers; multiple and independent retailers – in fact buyers from almost every sector looking for inspirational seasonal and year-round gift ranges.

 

The show is from 13th to 16th January 2019 – and whilst that is just a few weeks away, if you can get organised and ready to present your products to key industry buyers – the show team will pull out all the stops to sprinkle a bit of New Year magic onto your 2019 sales sheets!

 

Contact Simon Anslow today on 01902 882280 or email: – or complete the online booking form at www.harrogatefair.com

 

 

Xystos has bought leading bath and body brand Di Palomo from owners Unex Designs.

 

Unex directors concluded that after a successful 18-month period of being distributed by Newcastle based Xystos this was ‘unquestionably the correct commercial decision’.

 

The sale of Di Palomo – the brand inspired by fond memories of Italy – will enable Unex to focus on other growing areas of its business which increasingly demand more attention.

 

Martyn Bartlett-Judge, managing director of Unex, says: ‘Xystos have unrivalled and invaluable experience in this market sector and are perfectly placed to take the brand that we have developed and cherished over the past 12 years to the next level. Fellow directors George Copeland, Rob Tyler and I wish Xystos the very best of luck in this acquisition and look forward to seeing the brand go from strength to strength under their banner.’

 

David Lewis, managing director of Xystos, comments: ‘We are delighted to own this prestigious brand and regard its acquisition as a natural development as we increase our own intellectual property portfolio. This is the direction our business is taking as we look to further invest in brands we own and strengthen our portfolio through natural growth and company/brand acquisition.’

 

Xystos: Tel 0191 499 1570; email ; www.xystostrade.co.uk