Top Drawer A/W26 2026 Exhibitor List

Cj Sinclair is a leading Meta ads strategist and business psychology expert who helps<br /> eCommerce brands win big, even on small budgets. Blending data, creativity and<br /> behavioural psychology, she teaches product-based businesses how to turn creative testing,<br /> human insight and smart strategy into consistent, scalable results.

<p>Cara Bendon is a seasoned branding expert with an impressive 15-year track record in elevating consumer brands. Armed with a profound understanding of consumer behaviour, she employs a welcoming and jargon-free approach to empower independent product businesses in achieving their objectives &mdash; whether it's attracting clients, earning accolades, or securing placement on retailers' shelves.</p> <p>She has worked with a range of B2C brands, including boutique including renowned boutique hotels such as Malmaison &amp; Hotel du Vin. Notably, Cara has cultivated a niche working with sustainable e-commerce brands, entrepreneurs and Dragon&rsquo;s Den alumni.</p> <p>Cara's expertise has earned her recognition as a go-to authority on branding and she has been featured as an expert voice on branding in media ranging from The Guardian to BBC Radio and has spoken at Google Campus, General Assembly and the British Library.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Alice Loveday is the founder of Loveday Social, a content studio born out of a passion for spreading the magic of stop motion and creativity. After 10+ years of being an Animation Director in advertising, film and TV, Alice decided to focus on making animated content more accessible to indie businesses where she brought the playful medium onto the feeds of brands as a powerful marketing tool. Recently Alice has expanded her mission into the education space, teaching content creation to brands through workshops, membership and programmes.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Andie McDowell and&nbsp;Kirsty Raper co-founded Reels Rockstars&nbsp; in 2021 to help businesses to master Reels - Instagram&rsquo;s short form video format.&nbsp; Together they have trained over 3000 accounts via online courses and group workshops and worked with brands such as the People&rsquo;s Postcode Lottery and Hauser &amp; Wirth as well as journalists and influencers such as Sophie Robinson, Rosie Nixon, Michelle Ogundehin, Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin. .&nbsp;<br /> co-founded Reels Rockstars&nbsp; in 2021 to help businesses to master Reels - Instagram&rsquo;s short form video format.&nbsp; Together they have trained over 3000 accounts via online courses and group workshops and worked with brands such as the People&rsquo;s Postcode Lottery and Hauser &amp; Wirth as well as journalists and influencers such as Sophie Robinson, Rosie Nixon, Michelle Ogundehin, Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin. .&nbsp;

<p>The Better Trends Company is a trend and design agency with a difference. We empower small and medium businesses with our accessible and focused trend reports, consultancy and design strategy.</p> <p>We know from experience how invaluable trends advice is when researching, designing or curating new collections &ndash; and we know that the usual trend and design resources can be difficult to access and utilise. Our mission is to support you to make confident and informed design decisions for your business.</p> <p>We emphasise responsible and ethical trends and design direction to promote eco values, community and inclusive retail to create better futures for people and planet.</p> <p>Better Trends, Better Futures</p>

Ami Rabheru helps independent, founder-led brands unlock growth and succeed in retail. Drawing on 20+ years as a retail buyer for household names including M&S, Next, and Tesco, she now supports businesses to start, grow, and scale with confidence. Through Retail Huddle, she provides mentoring, workshops, and community support, giving founders the tools and know-how to thrive in a competitive market. Her newest venture, co.lective, takes that mission further, creating a pop-up retail destination at Westfield White City where next-gen brands go from URL to IRL. It’s retail reimagined: conscious, collaborative, and community-first, designed to give emerging brands visibility, credibility, and unforgettable customer connections.

<p>The Better Trends Company is a trend and design agency with a difference. We empower small and medium businesses with our accessible and focused trend reports, consultancy and design strategy.</p> <p>We know from experience how invaluable trends advice is when researching, designing or curating new collections &ndash; and we know that the usual trend and design resources can be difficult to access and utilise. Our mission is to support you to make confident and informed design decisions for your business.</p> <p>We emphasise responsible and ethical trends and design direction to promote eco values, community and inclusive retail to create better futures for people and planet.</p> <p>Better Trends, Better Futures</p>

<p dir="ltr">Buying &amp; Beyond is a retail consultancy and creative platform founded by two former Heads of Buying with a passion for product, people, and practical advice.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Through our podcast, we share honest, funny, and relatable stories from the retail buyers and businesses, offering insights and tips from industry experts. We offer flexible consultancy services focusing on product development, range planning, and team structure through both bespoke and ready-made packages, and coaching for business leaders. Finally, our events bring the community together to connect, share, and learn in real life.</p>

Founded by Hannah and Moy&agrave; in November 2022, SPLIT FIGS is an independent concept store in a Grade II listed building in Shere, celebrated as one of House &amp; Garden&rsquo;s Top 50 UK design stores thanks to its carefully curated, owner-led selection of products they genuinely love.

<p>Kirsty Raper and Andie McDowell co-founded Reels Rockstars&nbsp; in 2021 to help businesses to master Reels - Instagram&rsquo;s short form video format.&nbsp; Together they have trained over 3000 accounts via online courses and group workshops and worked with brands such as the People&rsquo;s Postcode Lottery and Hauser &amp; Wirth as well as journalists and influencers such as Sophie Robinson, Rosie Nixon, Michelle Ogundehin, Lorraine Candy and Trish Halpin. .&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hanan Tantush is a pioneering adaptive fashion designer and the founder of Intotum, a brand transforming the landscape of Disability inclusive fashion. Inspired by her grandfather and driven by the need for functional, comfortable clothing that doesn't compromise on style, she launched intotum in 2023 rapidly scaling the brand to debuting at london Fashion Week just 6 months later.&nbsp; She has since launched intots, a sensory-friendly children&rsquo;s line and recently announced a game-changing Sportswear Research Project collaborating with paralympians and professional para athletes. Hanan&rsquo;s work has been recognised with several major awards, including the DBACE Awards, Natwest Accelerator and the prestigious Grand Prix Inclusive Design Award, presented to her by Paris Good Fashion. She was recently named youngest on the Drapers 30 under 30 for 2025 for her contributions to inclusive fashion&nbsp; - establishing her as a visionary leader in adaptive fashion.</p>

<p>Siobhan Murphy is a British interior designer, product designer and stylist from West Yorkshire with a creative eye for design, pattern and colour and a distinct playful and joyous style. Siobhans passion is for creating beautiful spaces, transforming the bland to beautiful, the drab to decadent and always with a smile and a giggle, because life&rsquo;s too short for boring interiors!&nbsp;</p> <p>Siobhan is the author of More is More Decor a best selling interiors book showcasing maximalism and joyful interiors.&nbsp;</p> <p>Her instagram has amassed a huge following over the last few years where she shares her passion for interior design aswell as her daily life as full time fabulous interior designer!&nbsp;</p> <p>In 2021 Siobhan was a finalist on the hit BBC show Interior Design Masters with Alan Carr and is a regular presenter on Channel 4&rsquo;s daytime programme Stephs Packed lunch amongst other shows such as ITV&rsquo;s Lorraine and Good Morning Britain.&nbsp;</p> <p>Siobhan has collaborated with global brands such as EBay, Amazon, Lego, aswell as music artists and other designers. She has her own range of curtains and blinds with 24/7 blinds and swimwear range with Snag. Siobhan launches her interior inspired jewellery collection with Tatty Devine at this year&rsquo;s show.&nbsp;</p> <p>Siobhan debuted her first ever wallpaper and fabric collection at London Art fair and her maximalist and colourful range can be seen in hotels and homes around the world. It&rsquo;s time to ditch the drab and bring some Interiorcurve sparkle into everyone&rsquo;s lives.&nbsp;</p> <p>As an interior designer siobhan regularly designs both residential and commercial spaces around the world from fashion showrooms in Miami to children&rsquo;s libraries, period properties, restaurants and even a slime cafe! bringing the sparkle and magic into interior design, making every space a canvas of creativity and joy.</p> <p>This Christmas siobhan is the Creative Designer at Har

<p dir="ltr">Lindi Mngaza is the Founder and Managing Director of Explode Social Media, a Birmingham-based digital marketing agency focused on driving business growth through innovative social media strategies. Starting in the spotlight on The Apprentice, Lindi has since built an impressive career, working with top brands and leading successful campaigns like the viral &ldquo;Four Lads in Jeans,&rdquo; collaborating with stars such as Lorraine Kelly and Dizzee Rascal, to name a few. Lindi is passionate about helping businesses harness the power of social media to grow their audience, boost engagement, and achieve measurable results.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p dir="ltr">Aggie Meroni is the Founder of White Bee Digital, a Paid Social Agency specialising in scaling ambitious eCommerce brands with Meta ads. Aggie is the bestselling author of &lsquo;Crack The Code: The Strategic Meta Ads Framework To Scale Your eCommerce Brand&rsquo;, an AI Meta Ads Creative Strategist, one of the few certified Meta Lead trainers in the UK and runs a CPD-Accredited Meta Ads Strategist Certification programme, helping design-led independent retailers turn browsers into loyal, high-value customers through profitable, sustainable growth.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nick Robertson is the co-founder and former CEO of ASOS, the online fashion destination that reshaped how a generation discovered and bought clothes. He launched the business in 2000 and guided it through the dizzying early years of digital retail, spending 15 years at the helm as ASOS grew into one of the UK&rsquo;s most influential e-commerce brands.</p> <p>Today, Nick remains on the ASOS board and splits his time across a portfolio of roles. He serves as Chair of the ASOS Foundation and Chair of Gandys International, the B Corp travel and lifestyle brand recognised for its social impact work. He also supports a range of high-growth consumer businesses and contributes to AFC Wimbledon. It&rsquo;s a combination that gives him a rare vantage point, spanning start-up energy, FTSE-listed leadership and purpose-driven brand building across fashion, lifestyle and modern retail.</p>

<p dir="ltr">Buying &amp; Beyond is a retail consultancy and creative platform founded by two former Heads of Buying with a passion for product, people, and practical advice.&nbsp;</p> <p dir="ltr">Through our podcast, we share honest, funny, and relatable stories from the retail buyers and businesses, offering insights and tips from industry experts. We offer flexible consultancy services focusing on product development, range planning, and team structure through both bespoke and ready-made packages, and coaching for business leaders. Finally, our events bring the community together to connect, share, and learn in real life.</p>