96 FESTIVE GIFT GUIDE
LONDON FESTIVE FAIRS
With sustainability at the heart of how many of these small
independents are run visitors can shop with the planet in mind . Using good quality natural or recycled materials is just a part of what they do to care for our planet and support local communities also making it easy to add a luxurious touch to gifting this year whist shopping consciously .
There ’ s something for everyone within the cornucopia of inspirational boutiques selling : homeware , fashion for both men and women , baby & child , decorations , health & beauty , food & drink and stunning jewellery . From grand , show-stopping pieces to the quirky and beautiful , discerning shoppers will find endless never-before-seen items across the seven days . Visitors can meet face-to-face with brands that can ’ t be seen elsewhere because many are only accessible online or use the Fair as their only consumer touch point , otherwise selling to trade .
Bursting with delicious festive essentials , visitors can uncover over 100 of the finest artisan producers including Great Taste Award winners in the Gallery Food Hall . Home to an unrivalled mix of leading artisans , independent producers and Great Taste Award winners , it is sure to inspire festive banquets and Christmas gift giving .
More information and ticket information can be found at www . spiritofchristmasfair . co . uk
Spirit of Christmas Fair 31st October - 6th November , Olympia London
Celebrating 21 years the Spirit of Christmas Fair is back to full capacity supporting over 700 small independent brands and designer-makers this year , all handpicked for their quality and originality and approved by House & Garden Magazine . From 31 October – 6 November at Olympia London visitors can discover over 200 new and exclusive brands to the Fair as well as hundreds of returning favourites presenting the finest distinctive gifts . Many returning visitors share the Fair as an annual unmissable social calendar date and enjoy a wonderful experience with friends – to kick-start the festive season .
Winter Art & Antiques Fair 1 - 6 November , Olympia London
Positioned just as the nights are getting darker and thoughts are turning to Christmas , the 31st Winter Art & Antiques Fair , Olympia ( November 1-6 ) sparkles with diamonds , glass , silver and mirrors . 70 established and knowledgeable antique dealers present their furniture , art , sculpture and object d ’ art in time for the Christmas buying and interiors-focused time of year .
THE ART OF LUXURY Issue 55 2022