Inspired by products to be launched by exhibitors at the show, Top Drawer (which takes place January 13-15 at London’s Olympia), has revealed what it predicts will be the top five trends for the coming season, that will be reflected throughout the 11 sectors at the show.
These are: Terracotta, Deep Dive, Stratosphere, Tactile Treasure and Neomint.
Terracotta – feel the natural pull of this magnetically warm, earthy hue.
Deep Dive – Jump into the blue with exquisite objects that rock a marine theme, from tides to nautical jewels and sea fauna.
Stratosphere – Lustrous and divine, this cosmologically cosmopolitan look is out of this world, inspiring everything from prints to colour and shapes from the cosmos.
Tactile Treasure – Mix the rough with the smooth. This ultra-tactile look features everything from exposed textural details to super-refined finishes, for a supercharged sensory experience.
Neomint – Fresh, sharp, classy and calming this cool mint is a hit for its sophistication and zing.
GCA Members’ Display At Top Drawer
Not confined to the aforementioned trends, Top Drawer will also include a special GCA feature ‘wall’ which will showcase new ranges from GCA members.
Clarion is going to build a 3.5 m wall to showcase new ranges from GCA member, this will be an exciting feature area at the show which will fanfare some of the fabulous new products from GCA members who are exhibiting at Top Drawer.
“Under the banner of ‘Fresh for 2019 – A fabulous selection of new greeting cards from GCA members’, we are looking to create a stunning array of greeting cards that collectively champions the creativity in our industry – and promotes individual members new products too,” explained Amanda Fergusson, ceo of the GCA.
To be involved, all GCA members who are exhibiting at Top Drawer, need to post a maximum of five different physical unwrapped card designs per range for a maximum of five different ranges. (ie do not send more than 20 cards). Publishers should affix a small label to the bottom right on front of each card detailing the company name and their stand number at the show.
All cards should arrive at the GCA offices no later than Thursday 3 January. Packaged should be addressed: GCA, Top Drawer Display, United House, North Road, London, N7 9DP.
