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AUTUMN FAIR 2025 SHINES A LIGHT ON ‘BEST OF BRITISH’ BRANDS
A celebration of UK-made creativity and craftsmanship, Autumn Fair will once again champion the ‘Best of British’ with a diverse array of brands showcasing locally manufactured, sustainable and design-led products. The UK’s ultimate retail sourcing event, taking place at NEC Birmingham, 7–10 September, presents an exciting opportunity for retailers to source products with provenance, purpose and personality.
Soraya Gadelrab, Event Director, Autumn Fair says, “This year’s showcase is defined by a powerful British line-up celebrating both heritage and cutting-edge innovation, with a stellar roster of brands. Supporting UK-made products has never been more important. At Autumn Fair, we’re proud to provide a platform for British brands that combine quality craftsmanship with sustainable, story-led design across gift, fashion, beauty, wellness, and home decor. For retailers, sourcing products that are made closer to home not only helps reduce environmental impact but also taps into customer demand for authenticity, provenance, and a deeper connection with the items they buy. Championing British-made means championing innovation, community, and the future of our high streets.”
Retail buyers and visitors will have unrivalled access to a wealth of home-grown talent debuting brand new collections. Over 80 brands offer collections manufactured in the UK, including:
Ronin Jewellery - Based in South Wales, Ronin offers vibrant, semi-precious gemstone jewellery, all beautifully gift-boxed and designed to last beyond trends. These colourful pieces make ideal gifts with a story of skilled local craftsmanship.
The English Soap Company - Beautifully perfumed, skin-loving soaps made and distributed from a Sussex farm, with a focus on family values, quality, and sustainability.
The Artistic Wanderer - Handmade in East Sussex, these small-batch candles blend eco-conscious materials with scent stories inspired by the natural beauty of the South Downs. Soy wax, recycled packaging, and artful design define this elegant, sustainable brand.
Mischief Candles - Bold, cheeky and unashamedly fun, Mischief Candles bring humour and personality to the gifting aisle.
Sweets by Zoia Kulesh - Specialising in themed and branded gingerbread cookies, this bakery offers bespoke corporate gifting and individual made-to-order options, perfect for festive ranges or B2B clients.
Vent for Change - A stylish stationery brand with a social conscience. All products are made in the UK using recycled and sustainable materials, with proceeds supporting children's education projects globally.
The Yorkshire Candle Company - Proudly pouring candles in the heart of Yorkshire, this company creates scents that celebrate British landscapes, from ‘Whitby Harbour’ to ‘Yorkshire Dales’ in sustainable packaging.
The Wheat Bag Company - Handmade in Wiltshire, their bestselling wheat bags, eye pillows and heat packs combine classic British fabric prints with wellness benefits. Practical, soothing, and beautifully giftable.
Fikkerts - Yorkshire heritage meets modern formulation. Fikkerts manufactures bath and body products inspired by apothecary traditions, combining natural extracts and essential oils in classically British packaging.
Five Dollar Shake - A premium greeting card brand proudly designing and hand-finishing in Sussex. Their cards shimmer with embellishments, luxury foils, and clever messaging, made for retailers seeking wow-factor.
Gold Trip - A modern British jewellery label designing stylish, affordable pieces with a hint of glam and grit. Designed and assembled in the UK, their jewellery strikes the perfect balance of fashion and accessibility.
Adhock Homeware - Reinvents sustainability, turning recycled wine bottles into hand-cut, soy-wax candles made entirely in Devon.
Bomb Cosmetics - Known for theatrical, handmade bath products, Bomb Cosmetics is unveiling new seasonal fizzers and shower melts made in the UK.
CAHM - A luxury skincare brand, launches its first collection of ethically formulated, British-made skin essentials, crafted with premium natural ingredients.
Atenai London - a fragrance-led luxury skincare line, introduces new scent-forward creams and serums made in the UK for discerning retailers.
Alex Sharp - Offers over 800 UK-manufactured greeting cards and gifts with nature-inspired artwork, now featuring fresh seasonal designs.
FRUU - Sustainable cosmetics, bath & home fragrances made from up-cycled wonky fruits designed & hand-crafted in London.
Bailey BAG - creates elegant, timeless, and practical bags using waste and dead stock fabrics sourced from the heart of the UK upholstery industry. All materials are locally sourced from small UK businesses, reducing waste, saving water, and conserving energy.
UK Bag Straps - A family-run business based in the UK, creating unique replacement bag straps. Every strap is designed, printed, and assembled in the UK.
Soussans - A silk jewellery and art brand blending vibrant colours, contemporary design, and traditional Eastern aesthetics. Each piece is handcrafted in the UK using lightweight silk.
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The New Business Pavilion - Discover rising British-made brands like Tarro Skincare, True Organics London, Danla, and Miriam’s Collection, all debuting new products made with care and purpose.
Beauty & Wellbeing - Featuring the likes of CAHM, Òir Soap, St Eval, Heaven Scent, and Wild-Olive, this sector showcases UK-made pampering products with sustainability at their core.
Look out for the dedicated ‘Manufactured in the UK’ Trend Trail to help you navigate on the show floor.
To discover the full list of ‘Manufactured in the UK’ brands, use the filter at https://www.autumnfair.com/exhibitors which makes it easy for buyers to discover British excellence across home fragrance, wellness, stationery, fashion, and gifting.
Whether restocking for Q4, discovering new ranges, or forging new supplier relationships, Autumn Fair remains the essential event for the retail trade calendar - bringing together over 800 leading brands and 12,000+ retail buyers for four days of high-impact product discovery ahead of the busiest season in retail.