Bubble London launches search for Rising Star

Bubble London is launching a brand new Rising Star

award for this season’s show which is being held at the Business Design Centre, London on 16 and 17 June.

The award which celebrates new brands launching their collections this summer, aims to give them a platform to continue their start‐up success whilst also recognising their efforts to date.

To qualify for entry, brands must be showing at Bubble London for the first time and launching their first wholesale collection.

Entries will be judged by a variety of industry experts who will focus on the quality of each brands’ products and marketing, including branding, websites, photography, press releases and the presentation of their stand at the show. They will also be looking for innovation and individuality among entries, spotting the elements which they believe make a Rising Star.

All brands eligible for entry have been approached and are now working towards the deadline of Friday 24 May to submit their information. The winner will be announced at the show on Sunday 16 June and will receive a 4m2 stand at next season’s exhibition on 26 and 27 January 2014.

Alongside this new competition, Bubble London will also welcome other new features for brands, buyers and kids to enjoy at this summer’s show.

Inspiring the rising stars of the future, this season’s installation at the entrance to the Business Design Centre will feature UK success story Donna Wilson. The brand, which has gone from strength to strength since 2003 with its collection of curious cushions, luxurious lambswool blankets and variety of lifestyle and home products, champions UK manufacturers and suppliers and has become a successful international export over the last decade.

For the kids, Bubble GUM exhibitor Little BU in NEST will bring its non toxic, waterbased, wash-off kids nail polish to the show complete with mini nail bar. Anorak Magazine is also teaming up with UK illustrator Grace Easton to create a happy colouring corner while La Gelatriera, the hand‐made natural Italian gelato company, will be providing sweet treats for all.