GLOBAL HANDICRAFT Immerse yourself in the world of handicraft LAUNCHING AT: SHOWCASING AT: autumnfair.com springfair.com 2-5 SEPTEMBER 2018 VOLUME OPENS 1 SEPT 3-7 FEBRUARY 2019 VOLUME OPENS 2 FEB
SHOWCASE YOUR HANDICRAFT COLLECTION TO THE UK RETAIL MARKET Global Handicraft is where you can share your artisanal and handcrafted products with 90,000+ retailers at Autumn and Spring Fair the most effective platform to interact with the UK s retail sector worth 358 billion. UK retailers are keen to offer their customers something handmade, inspiring and steeped in culture. Connect with: Independent gift retailers Department store buyers Online retailers Multi-store high street retailers Independent home retailers Interior designers I m an independent retailer and here for the day to source new products and check out the latest trends, especially within the handcrafted sector as this has an ongoing demand. EMMA HULL GENERAL MANAGER WALNUT & WEAVE
BRING YOUR GLOBAL HANDICRAFT TO LIFE Consumers want to connect with the makers behind distinctive home and gift products and Global Handicraft will provide you with a strong route to market. Alongside you, this new sector will also feature: Live demonstrations by talented craftspeople Talks and inspiration for retailers on how to take advantage of the boom in the handicraft market Global Handicraft will showcase a range of soft furnishings, textiles, jewellery, home décor, ceramics, lighting and other types of artisanal products. The global handicraft market is forecasted to grow at a tremendous rate of 12% between 2015 and 2019. (SOURCE - HANDICRAFT MARKET 2015 2019 REPORT, TECHNAVIO.COM) Global trend forecaster, WGSN, has been tracking this trend for a long time and called out for it to start reaching mass adoption in A/W 16/17 with their Artisan theme; they also predict it will continue to grow increasingly important across all interiors categories in the seasons to come.
The 3 billion UK craft market is growing by 4.5% a year. (SOURCE - THE GUARDIAN, 23 JUNE 2016) LIGHTING Shine a light on the skill harnessed to create illuminated works of art.
SOFT FURNISHINGS Share the world of soft furnishings, from cushions to quilts and everything in between. The UK retail market has the strongest presence of retailers, branded collections and industry growth within Europe.
TEXTILES Imbued with patterns that speak of rich tradition, global textiles form the fabric of everyday life the world over. Market demand in the gift industry for handmade goods has risen exponentially in the last few years.
JEWELLERY Handcrafted jewellery has enduring international appeal and is always in demand. Consumers want high quality products that are unique, special and memorable.
HOME DÉCOR Handmade inspired products that blend borders and bring the world home. Consumers are environmentally conscious. Handmade goods avoid factories and reduce carbon footprint.
CERAMICS A showcase for beautiful, interesting and skillfully crafted pottery and ceramics. Consumers desire to connect with the makers and learn the story behind the origins of the products.
Autumn Fair enables us to showcase our handmade bespoke products to both new and existing customers. We have noticed an increased demand from our buyers, especially independent retailers, who are constantly looking for new and unique products that have a story behind them. The handmade in Cornwall aspect is a key selling point for us. LAURA PETERS MARKETING MANAGER JO DOWNS Join the global market at Autumn Fair on 2-5 September 2018 and discover a definitive return on your investment. Contact us now: NAOMI BARTON INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR, SPRING & AUTUMN FAIR T: +44 (0)203 033 2155 M: +44 (0)7789 942 569 E: NAOMI.BARTON@ASCENTIAL.COM MEL SHAH PARTNER ASIA PACIFIC T: +65 (0)84094927 E: INDIA@THINC.ASIA 2-5 SEPTEMBER 2018 VOLUME OPENS 1 SEPT 3-7 FEBRUARY 2019 VOLUME OPENS 2 FEB