CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE THE EDITED COLLECTION FOR SPRING FAIR 2014 FORWARD THINKING Discover the latest designs from established and emerging brands FRESH IDEAS Helpful hints from Lorna Syson and Kirstie Allsopp 1 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 CONTENTS 4THE LEADING LIGHTS Welcome to Spring Fair’s brand new style magazine 7RETAIL SPOTLIGHT Tips and advice from Lorna Syson 9TREND PERSPECTIVES Q&A with TV’s Kirstie Allsopp 10KITCHEN SYNC Stylish combinations 12COUNTRY SOUL Items with a rustic character 14URBAN FLOW Contemporary design with an edge 16TIMELESS QUALITY Parlane International For lovers of classic elegance 18ANIMAL MAGIC Walking on the wild side 20HOME THOUGHTS Accessories and decorations 22SUMMER LOVING Pastel colours and charm 24 GIFTS WITH PRESENCE Original gift ideas 28MONOCHROME SET Burgon & Ball Finesse in black and white 33EXHIBITORS IN PROFILE Just a few of the brands at Spring Fair Spring Fair International is organised by i2i Events Group. Registered office: The Studios, 2 Kingdom Street, London, W2 6JG Gallery Direct Ltd Contemporary Capsule is published by Event Guides Retail and Consumer Ltd T: +44 (0) 1228 541200 www.eventguides.co.uk CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 3 THE LEADING LIGHTS W elcome to the Contemporary Capsule magazine, an exclusive look at some of the brands that will be appearing at Spring Fair International 2014. The items on display here have been carefully selected to complement each other in themed spreads; from cutting-edge kitchenware to the delicate floral patterns for the summer season, from the restrained charm of rural décor to the understated quality of home furnishings, and much more besides. Bruce Starke The selections featured are hand-picked from leading UK and international suppliers with focus on innovation and style; fresh takes on old ideas, bold new approaches from a different angle, or simply improving an existing product beyond all expectation. ‘‘ CAPTURING THE SPIRIT OF CREATIVE DESIGN Victoria Armstrong This collection captures the spirit of creative design that features at every Spring Fair International. This overview is an indication of the strength of conception, invention and production that is present in exhibitors today. For further examples, it’s worth taking time to visit the showcases we’ve picked out below... THE TREND BRIEFING AND SEMINAR THEATRE The place to catch up with the newest trends in design for next season, with experts on hand giving advice as to how to create the finest in store shopping environment. It’s not just about stocking the hottest new products but also about making an appealing environment for your customers. THE TREND BAR A relaxed area for the exchange of ideas, with plenty of inspiration and guidance for your buying plans. THE STUDIO A collection of innovative thinking from talented young designers in association with designGAP. Discover the latest in creative ideas for home, garden, fashion and art. SPROUT The easiest way to navigate through the eclectic mix in the Kitchen, Dining & Housewares section, Sprout provides a unique platform for the finest designers and manufacturers. ‘‘ Camal Enterprises Ltd 4 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 5 HALLS 7-6 STAND 7F20-6G21 Launching NEW & EXCITING collections for 2014. Heaven (hev’n) (noun) place of great joy and happiness, peace and beauty. Sends (verb) 1. delivers 2. to go to a certain destination. Heaven Sends (wholesaler) [Colloq.] 1. supplier of the extraordinary 2. source of the unique & quirky 3. delivered to you by angels. C A N ’T WAIT T O S EE YOU T H ERE! TO EXCLUSIVE DS N HEAVEN SE Heaven Sends Ltd One Maybrook Business Park Maybrook Road Minworth Birmingham B76 1AL Tel: +44 (0)121 351 7457 Fax: +44 (0)121 313 3234 Email: [email protected] www.heavensends.com RETAIL SPOTLIGHT: CREATING A SUCCESSFUL WEBSITE S pring Fair is delighted to welcome award-winning designer Lorna Syson to the programme. Having started her business in 2009, with the help of the Prince’s Trust, Lorna Syson’s self-titled business has gone from strength to strength and has featured in The Stylist, ‘‘ Home and Garden and the Telegraph Magazine in 2013 alone. With an increasing emphasis being put on having a successful website, Lorna will be sharing her top tips for establishing your business online. Covering everything from creating a beautiful front page to the best ways to photograph your product, this session will feature in the new to 2014 eCommerce Zone. ‘‘ home • seasonal • gift TOP TIPS FOR AN ONLINE BUSINESS All images on this page: Lorna Syson CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 7 TREND PERSPECTIVES She will be spending time on Kirstie Allsopp licensee stands such as Cardmix, Sapona, Festive and Danilo who create ‘‘ beautiful cards, luscious toiletries, unique Christmas decorations and an exclusive Kirstie Allsopp calendar respectively. As well as taking a peek at the Spring Fair stands, Kirstie will be taking questions from Spring Fair audience members in two Q&A sessions covering craft tips, her personal style and how it has influenced her licensed collections. ‘‘ T V presenter, craft and property expert Kirstie Allsopp will be returning once more for another fantastic Spring Fair. STYLE ADVICE FROM TV’S KIRSTIE ALLSOPP CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 9 Mustard Root 7 Cubic Products Ltd KITCHEN SYNC Bright and bold colours give a playful and distinctive look to everyday household items and give fresh character to the kitchen. This page: Cubic Products Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Opposite from top: Mustard (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6), Root 7 (Kitchen, Dining & Housewares, Hall 1) and EPE International Ltd (Kitchen, Dining & Housewares, Hall 1). EPE International Ltd 10 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 11 This page: Walton & Co Ltd (Home Interiors & Furniture, Hall 9), Susie Watson Designs (The Summerhouse, Hall 8) and Burgon & Ball (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Opposite page: Ochre and Ochre Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Walton & Co Ltd Susie Watson Designs Ochre and Ochre Ltd COUNTRY SOUL Soft, natural tones combined with nautical lines and sketches are all drawn together to create a calming environment. 12 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 Burgon & Ball CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 13 Chive Dingens Barometers & Clocks URBAN FLOW Blue Marmalade Ltd Bringing nature into the city, and offering an extra cutting edge in design with strong lines and confident shapes. This page: Blue Marmalade Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6), Culinary Concepts (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 7), Novo Cuadro (Home Interiors & Furniture, Hall 9). Opposite page: Dingens Barometers & Clocks (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 7), Chive (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 7), Koziol (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 7) and Gingko Eco Electronics (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Culinary Concepts Gingko Eco Electronics Koziol Novo Cuadro 14 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 15 TIMELESS QUALITY Jen Moules Textile Design Stylish, eye-catching design offering fresh inspiration to more traditional décor, with metal, wood and soft furnishings. Gallery Direct Ltd This page: Gallery Direct Ltd (Home Interiors & Furniture, Hall 9), Camal Enterprises Ltd (Gifts, Hall 5) and MacQuillan Distributors (Home Interiors & Furniture, Hall 9). Opposite page: Jen Moules Textile Design (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6), Oriele Bronze (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6) and The Libra Company (The Summerhouse, Hall 8). Oriele Bronze MacQuillan Distributors Camal Enterprises Ltd The Libra Company 16 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 17 Dimbleby Ceramics This page: Dimbleby Ceramics (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6), Jersey Pottery Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 7), Roy Kirkham & Co Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6) and Dora Designs Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Opposite page: Parlane International (The Summerhouse, Hall 8). Jersey Pottery Ltd Parlane International ANIMAL MAGIC Whether celebrating the power of wild creatures or their more domesticated relations, the attraction to animals remains strong as ever. 18 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 Dora Designs Ltd Roy Kirkham & Co Ltd CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 19 Emily Watson Book Art RJB Stone Ltd Thabto Ltd This page: RJB Stone Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 7), Emily Watson Book Art (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6) and Bronte (The Summerhouse, Hall 8). Opposite page: Thabto Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6), Eika Kerzen GmbH (Gifts, Hall 5), and Balvi Gifts SL (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Balvi Gifts SL HOME THOUGHTS Quirky, desirable objects that not only make a personal statement but will transform a living space into a home. Eika Kerzen GmbH Bronte 20 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 21 Hammond Gower Publications Ltd Riverdale by Tenbos B.V Starchild SUMMER LOVING Flowers and pastel colours provide complementary tones and textures for daytime recreation and evening relaxation on long summer days. This page: Riverdale by Tenbos B.V (The Summerhouse, Hall 8) and Bombay Duck (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Opposite page: Hammond Gower Publications Ltd (Greetings & Stationery, Hall 4), Starchild (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6) and Powell Craft Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Powell Craft Ltd Bombay Duck 22 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 23 Mathilde M Heaven Sends Ltd GIFTS WITH PRESENCE Presents with real personality. These are gifts that will be treasured, whatever the occasion. Eggnogg This page: Eggnogg (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6) and (right): Pushka Knobs Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 7). Opposite page: Mathilde M (The Summerhouse, Hall 8), Heaven Sends Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 7), Mumbo Jumbo Toys Ltd (Children’s Gifts Toys & Gadgets, Hall 3) and Disaster Designs (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Mumbo Jumbo Toys Ltd Disaster Designs 24 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 Pushka Knobs Ltd CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 25 ECP Design Ltd ashortwalk Ltd Coulson Macleod This page: Coulson Macleod (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Opposite page: ECP Design Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6), ashortwalk Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6) and Really Good (Greetings & Stationery, Hall 4). Really Good 26 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 27 InovAir Ltd Algan Arts MONOCHROME SET Stripping away the colour palette to the basics doesn’t mean a loss of style or impact, as proven by these designs. Spaceform Victoria Armstrong Hartley & Marks Publishers t/a PAPERBLANKS This page: Algan Arts (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6), InovAir Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6) and The Teapottery Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Opposite page: Spaceform (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6), Hartley & Marks Publishers t/a PAPERBLANKS (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6) and Victoria Armstrong (Design Lab Contemporary, Hall 6). The Teapottery Ltd 28 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 29 Present Time UK Ltd This page: Present Time UK Ltd (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6), Trinity Xtras (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6) and 8 Seasons Design (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 7). Opposite page: Suck UK (Contemporary Gift & Home, Hall 6). Suck UK 8 Seasons Design 30 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 Trinity Xtras CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 31 A PIECE OF JEWELLERY LONDON 19C40 .. ™ T: 07598 732779 E: [email protected] W: www.apieceofjewellery.co.uk T: 0800 111 4406 W: www.crabtree-evelyn.co.uk E: [email protected] Crabtree & Evelyn are renowned for fine foods and gorgeous gifts, all beautifully packaged to transform the ordinary rituals of daily life into extraordinary pleasurable experiences. ACCTIM LTD 9E40 Founded in 1790, D. R. Harris is London’s oldest pharmacy, specialising in shaving products, aftershaves and colognes, and a wide range of unique skincare items. T: 01908 220020 F: 01908 315084 E: [email protected] W: www.acctim.com T: 020 7930 3915 W: www.drharris.co.uk BEULAH-HOME7F10 DRIFT CLASSICS Suite 8, 25 Beech Copse, Surrey, CR2 7ES C/O Annie Mo’s Warehouse, Unit 1, Norton Centre, Poynernook Road, Aberdeen, AB11 5RW BLACK GINGER LTD T: 01224 576958 E: [email protected] W: www.driftclassics.com 6G58 Kingfisher Works, Tag Lane, Hare Hatch, Reading, RG10 9SH T: 07595 324071 E: [email protected] T: 0118 940 3731 F: 0118 940 1448 E: [email protected] W: www.blackginger.co.uk W: www.emilywatsonbookart.com 6G58 © Yo Kawaii 2014 all rights reserved. インスパイア バイ ジャパン Now on sale: www.bluesuntree.co.uk T: 01228 404022 F: 01228 404060 E: [email protected] W: www.enesco.co.uk 5G85 GARDINERS OF SCOTLAND LTD 78 York Street, London, W1H 1DP Turfholm, Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire, ML11 0ED The Book Seat is comfortable and versatile. Great for your textbook, novel, kindle, iPad and many other devices. The perfect gift for any reader! We are a small family company manufacturing quality confectionery in exclusive tins and cartons. These are supplied to customers worldwide. T: 01978 715073 F: 020 7900 3471 E: [email protected] W: www.thebookseat.com T: 01555 894155 E: [email protected] F: 01555 894901 W: www.gardiners-scotland.com CLARENCE & BEAN @_YoKawaii #cushionfriends 5E04-F03, 5F04-G03 These exquisite, gorgeous, collectable keepsakes have been created especially for you to own, to love and to treasure… T: 0118 940 3731 F: 0118 940 1448 E: [email protected] W: www.blackginger.co.uk Made in the UK Inspired by Japan ENESCO Brunthill Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, CA3 0EN Kingfisher Works, Tag Lane, Hare Hatch, Reading, RG10 9SH THE BOOK SEAT PTY LTD 6T49 Beautifully handcrafted pieces of art made from books, folded to within half a millimetre of accuracy. A family-run design company providing design-led giftware at very commercial prices. Famous for scarf hangers, pearls, photo-frame coasters, games napkins & lots more! www.cushionfriends.co.uk EMILY WATSON BOOK ART Little Coombe, Heathside Park Road, Woking, GU22 7JF A family-run design company providing design-led giftware at very commercial prices. Famous for scarf hangers, pearls, photo-frame coasters, games napkins & lots more! BLACK GINGER LTD 8E14 Our philosophy is simple, classic style for the classically stylish! Drift Classics - as unique as the owner. T: 07791 599615 E: [email protected] W: www.beulah-home.com James Pilling, Design Manager - bluesuntree 20B29 Acctim are synonymous with design, quality & technology, backed with a 1 year guarantee & supported by our friendly customer service team. Stand 9E40. Beulah Home are purveyors of luxury range of fine gauge knitted home accessories. We are inspired by classic designs and traditional techniques. “The combination of tactile emerised cotton, adorable character design and vibrant colours has been carefully considered. These are high quality, well finished products which will appeal to the young at heart, regardless of age” D.R. HARRIS & CO. LTD 35 Bury Street, London SW1Y 6AY & 52 Piccadilly, London, W1J 0DX Acctim House, Jenna Way, Interchange Park, Newport Pagnell, MK16 9QJ Designed and made by Yo Kawaii in the UK, inspired by Japan. 9E20 27 Kelso Place, London, W8 5QG Gorgeous UK-designed, all natural handmade jewellery. We produce beautiful and cool designs using pearl, hand carved jade,semiprecious stones, leather and silver. YO KAWAII PROUDLY PRESENTS CRABTREE & EVELYN Lancaster House, Moorfield Business Park, Yeadon, LS19 7YA 5BB85 Quality Confectionery HEAVEN SENDS LTD 5C111 7F20-6G21 Unit 4, 6 Woodward Road, Howden Industrial Estate, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 5GZ One Maybrook Business Park, Maybrook Road, Minworth, Sutton Coldfield, B76 1AL Funky Friends - distinctive chocolate creations. Come and meet our range of fantastic chocolate characters whose likeness has been captured using the finest confectionery. Heaven Sends are a leading wholesaler of unique, design-led gifts and quirky seasonal decorations, launching innovative new ranges in 2014. T: 01884 257082 E: [email protected] F: 01884 254811 W: www.clarenceandbean.com T: 0121 351 7457 F: 0121 313 3234 E: [email protected] W: www.heavensends.com CONTEMPORARY CAPSULE 33 JC UNIQUE 20F40 We are a wholesaler in Manchester, selling high quality fashion handbags & purses with competitive prices throughout Europe. Our website: www.jcwholesale.co.uk or call 0161 834 6686. T: 01522 533612 E: [email protected] F: 01522 514578 W: www.shoelessjoeltd.co.uk 20A10 SSP HATS & ACCESSORIES 258 Belsize Road, London, NW6 4BT Heath Road, Skegness, Lincolnshire, PE25 3ST Perfume, home fragrance and body care created using natural and essential oils, blended to create unique nuances and complex fragrances, inspired by exotic global destinations. SSP have the widest collection of hats & accessories available in the UK, with a large UK stock holding and speedy next day delivery T: 0845 072 5825 E: [email protected] F: 0845 072 5826 W: www.kinetic4health.co.uk T: 01754 899090 F: 01754 761199 E: [email protected] W: www.ssphats.net LONG & SON TRADING 20G41 TILNAR ART Long & Son Trading Ltd is a UK-based importer, wholesaler and distributor of high quality ladies fashion handbags, purses, evening clutch bags and luggage. T: 01277 362815 E: [email protected] W: www.tilnarart.co.uk 19C18 16N Top Barn Business Centre, Worcester Road, Holt, Worcestershire, WR6 6NH THE URBAN BOTANIST The Urban Botanist, supplying 3 contemporary collections of low maintenance and transportable terrariums, containing stunning varieties of succulents and unique air plants. Inspiring trends. T: 01905 622509 F: 01905 700008 E: [email protected] W: www.missmilly.co.uk T: 0800 783 3375 E: [email protected] W: www.theurbanbotanist.co.uk NOMADS20M23 WILD THINGS GIFTS LTD Priory Yard, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 8HU Unit 5, Kenton Place, Marsh Green Road North, Exeter, Devon, EX2 8QN A stunning collection of beautiful Fair Trade clothing. A fully co-ordinated range of flattering outfits. Unique designs, organic cotton, feminine prints and delicate embroideries. Creativity in crystal. Suncatchers and jewellery, designed and made in the UK. Illustrated – Wisteria earrings from the new Flower Power range featuring Swarovski® Elements. T: 01566 777338 E: [email protected] F: 01566 777399 W: www.nomadsclothing.com T: 01392 211268 E: [email protected] F: 01392 278259 W: www.wildthingsgifts.com 19G43 YAMBA JEWELLERY 173 Commercial Road, London, E1 2DA Rijswijkstraat 185 (Unit 22), 1062 EV, Amsterdam, Netherlands We are a specialist in fashion jewellery and clutch wholesale. Our weekly updated, trendy quality products provide our customers with the best quality. Yamba-Jewellery, a leading manufacturer, importer & wholesaler of fashion jewellery. We offer a massive collection, from cool & trendy to classical & timeless, for very competitive prices. T: 020 7790 8346 E: [email protected] F: 020 7791 7402 W: www.queendomaccessories.co.uk T: +31 206 158 484 E: [email protected] W: www.yamba.nl 6S06 YO KAWAII 19 Deans Slade Drive, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS14 0DD 3 Leomansley Road, Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 8AW Rachel is launching her range of home accessories. Designed to encourage interaction through interchangeable pattern, inviting you to become the curator of your own teacups. With a unique perspective on design, Yo Kawaii creates fun, cute and vibrant products with a Japanese kawaii twist! T: 01543 262802 E: [email protected] W: www.rrjsurfacedesign.com T: 07809 410030 E: [email protected] W: www.cushionfriends.co.uk 34 SPRING FAIR INTERNATIONAL | 2-6 FEBRUARY 2014 6Q12 5 Tabley Close, Macclesfield, Cheshire, SK10 3SL Award-winning British supplier of excellent value jewellery and fashion accessories with luxury packaging available. Launching Little Miss Milly children’s jewellery and hairbands. RACHEL RICHARDSON-JONES 5K38 Tilnar Art will be launching its new WWF Help Make a Difference Collection, incorporating its very popular Fair Trade handmade soapstone range at Spring Fair. T: 020 7702 3888 E: [email protected] F: 020 7702 4999 W: www.longandson.co.uk PRIME FASHION LTD T/A QUEENDOM 20J20-K19 Days Farm House, Days Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9SL Unit 5, Ropewalk Gardens, London, E1 1PJ MISS MILLY 8A11 In 2014 find Shoeless Joe on the wall, off the wall and definitely on the level. T: 0161 834 6686 E: [email protected] W: www.jcwholesale.co.uk KINETIC ENTERPRISES LTD SHOELESS JOE Unit 15, Witham Point, Lincoln, LN3 4PL 55A Derby Street, Manchester, M8 8HW 5L32 19B06 6D25 Sometimes, All you need is a new cushion! Beulah-Home is geared to meet all our customer’s needs for fashionable knitted homewares for the living space. Our products are constantly reviewed and refreshed to give customers a choice of style, patterns and texture, whilst guaranteeing high quality standards. To meet every household’s needs, our products include luxury knitted cushions and throws, fashionable knitted pet blankets and stylish yet soft knitted kids’ blankets and cushions. All our products are knitted and manufactured within Great Britain. Visit us in Hall 7 Stand F10 Suite 8, T: + 44 (0)203 287 6255 25 Beech Copes, E: [email protected] Surrey, CR2 7ES W: www.beulah-home.com
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