This
year’s Spring Fair International, Europe’s largest presentation of trend-driven
interior and fashion accessories, was a delight. The mood was very positive and
overall there was an 8% increase in exhibitors, bringing the total number to
3,100 spread across 17 halls of the NEC. There were, by-the-way, 17 kilometres
of aisles to walk - which, by 5.30pm it felt like it! The Spring Fair is
a serious landmark in the retail sector’s economic framework, directly
influencing the generation of over £2 billion in business during the coming
year.
Over the next few blog posts we aim to showcase some (there was far too much at the fair to be able to comment on everything, and incredibly difficult to decide what to leave out!) of our highlights.
The
owners of Nkuku wanted
to find away to promote and develop the traditional skills of artisans whilst building a sustainable and
ethical business. These cushions and pouffes
are hand-embroidered in Kashmir. www.nkuku.com
Products
from the MIHO ‘Trophy’ collection are covered in sustainable materials. Perfect
for the dining room!
The
Undercover laptop case allows you to transport your laptop incognito! Nobody will know that your most important piece of kit is
nestling inside the padded, satin lined sleeve which looks nothing more than a
slightly tired envelope. Undercover is tear-proof, writable, splash-proof, size
adjustable and incredible value. www.luckies.co.uk
Supporting
the exhibition was an extraordinary range of seminars and demonstrations from
such luminaries as Delia Smith and Kirsty Allsopp, along with retailer,
licensing specialists, trend forecasters and many other who are pleased to
share the experience and offer advice to the next generation of designers and
entrepreneurs.
On the
subject of enterprise, there was a noticeable presence of new businesses and
young entrepreneurs both exhibiting and attending the show. The level of
professionalism and creativity was very high - a trend
which is most reassuring, particularly after the tales of retail doom and gloom we hear
in the media.
In the next post, we will focus on the new 'Design Lab' section - Watch this Space!
I love those pillows and good as decoration in your living room or bedroom, it has also unique designs.
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