Product Design News: Tom Dixon Presents Art & Industrie in Paris

British designer Tom Dixon has unveiled a special curatorial project in Paris during Maison & Objet, the international trade fair for decoration, design and lifestyle professionals, which took place from 14 to 19 January 2026.

Presented at Galerie RX&SLAG, the exhibition marked a notable collaboration between the London-based designer and one of the leading contemporary art galleries operating between Paris and New York. 

Tom Dixon seating comfortably in his PLUMP Sofa, at RX&SLAG, Paris.

RX&SLAG is widely recognised for its museum-quality exhibitions, large-scale sculptural installations and its commitment to showcasing bold, concept-driven international artists.

Tom Dixon's BELL Portable Lampss in Fluoro.

Tom Dixon's BELL Portable Lamps in Baby Blue and Silver.

Located in the heart of the fashionable Marais district — a centre for contemporary art, design and cultural experimentation — the exhibition brought together a selection of striking works under the working title Art & Industrie. The project examined the evolving relationship between creative expression and industrial production.

Tom Dixon's GROOVE Side Chairs in Moss, Hydro Chairs, Trumpf Chairs
with MELT Portables Large in Silver.

As guest curator, Dixon explored his long-standing preoccupation with materials, manufacturing processes and the intersection between art and industry. The exhibition established a dialogue between RX&SLAG’s contemporary artists and a curated selection of Dixon’s own designs, combining newly launched pieces from his Spring/Summer 2026 collection with vintage works drawn from his personal archive.

Tom Dixon's JACK Lamp.

Among the works on display were the PLUMP Sofa; PRESS Frosted Sphere Pendants and Surface Lights; BELL Portables in Baby Blue, Silver and Fluoro; GROOVE Side Chairs in Moss; Hydro Chairs; Trumpf Chairs paired with MELT Portable Large lamps in Silver; JACK Portable lamps; and POSE Task Lights in Gold. New SS26 designs, including the GROOVE collection, were presented alongside earlier pieces to highlight Dixon’s evolving industrial aesthetic.

POSE Task Lights in Gold

Tom Dixon, who was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for services to British design, is internationally regarded for his material-driven approach and his ability to bridge manufacturing, art and interior design. Founded in 2002, his eponymous brand is known for its lighting, furniture and accessories, often produced using innovative industrial techniques and distributed globally through flagship stores and key international stockists.

Tom Dixon's PLUMP sofa, PRESS frosted sphere pendant and Surface Lights.

 

The Spring/Summer 2026 collections are available through Tom Dixon flagship stores, selected retailers and online at tomdixon.net.

Maison & Objet, held biannually in Paris, is one of the most influential events in the global design calendar. The fair attracts thousands of designers, buyers, architects and specifiers from around the world, offering a platform for new collections, trend forecasting and experimental installations across the fields of interior design, furniture, lighting and lifestyle products.

Images courtesy of Tom Dixon.

Fashion Event: Copenhagen Fashion Week AW26 Unveils January 2026 Programme with Expanded Talks, Activations and Emerging Talent Showroom

Copenhagen Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2026 edition is set to take place from 27 to 30 January 2026, with a four-day programme of runway shows, presentations, talks, events and creative activations across the Danish capital. Organisers have confirmed the official talks programme, with Vogue Business named as media partner for the season.

CPHFW 2025

According to Copenhagen Fashion Week, the  will spotlight a wide range of activations, launches and releases from emerging and international brands, both from the Nordics and beyond. The event and talks schedule includes contributions from brands and organisations such as 66°North, Berner Kühl, Google x Vogue Scandinavia, Sophie Bille Brahe, Stine Goya, Substack, The Walt Disney Company, Kinraden, Tekla, By Malene Birger, Bellaura, Vagabond, CIFF, Lié Studio, Migliorini, House of Kerry, Rotate Birger Christensen, Stella Nova Copenhagen, among others. 

66°North

A key focus of the January edition will be the Talks programme, which brings together industry leaders from across fashion, technology, media and design. Each day will centre on a dedicated theme addressing current challenges and future opportunities within the industry.

As official media partner, Vogue Business will amplify the talks to its global audience, with the sessions released post-event as podcasts on Copenhagen Fashion Week’s Spotify channel.

Discussion topics will include the role of artificial intelligence in fashion’s future growth and innovation; the rapidly evolving role of magazines as their purpose, format and audiences are redefined; and “Wear and Care”, examining a garment’s lifecycle from construction to longevity. Other themes include creativity and durability in fashion, the use of new technologies to enable personalised fit and reduce returns through design insights, psychological comfort in virtual try-on technology, learning from historical innovation to inform future-facing design, and fashion as a platform for identity and self-expression.

In addition to the shows and talks, PHFW will host a dedicated showroom for the AW26 season, showcasing collections from emerging Nordic designers. The showroom is designed to introduce Nordic and international press and buyers to a curated selection of new talent from the region.

The showroom will feature three designers from the CPHFW NEWTALENT scheme: Anne Sofie Madsen, Bonnetje, and the newest addition, Stem. It will also include One To Watch designers Sson, Studio Constance and Taus, alongside Annukka Havukumpu, represented by ALPHA.  CPHFW also welcomes UGG as a collaborator for NEWTALENT designer Anne Sofie Madsen. 

For the full schedule of CFW, click HERE.

Interiors Fair: Decorative Fair Winter 20–25 January 2026 - Set to Inspire New Interior Design Directions

Interior design trends continue to evolve year by year, shaped by cultural shifts, lifestyle changes and new ways of living. As 2026 begins, a fresh wave of design thinking is emerging—one that places greater emphasis on personal expression, comfort and thoughtful functionality.

Savino Del Prete 

These emerging influences will be on full display when The Decorative Fair Winter Fair returns to Battersea Park, London, from 20–25 January 2026, offering interior designers, collectors and homeowners a timely source of inspiration for the year ahead. 

Christopher Hall Antiques

Organisers say the fair will reflect the desire for interiors that support mood and wellbeing, whether calm, expressive or deeply personal.

Two Poems Gallery

Widely regarded as London’s premier antiques, design and decorative arts event, the Winter Fair will bring together approximately 130 specialist exhibitors, presenting a wide-ranging selection of pieces spanning the 1700s to 1979, alongside works of art from antiquity to the present day.

Gallery Yacou

The fair runs concurrently with The London Antique Rug & Textile Art Fair (LARTA) on the Mezzanine level, further strengthening its appeal for collectors and interior professionals. LARTA features around 18 specialist dealers, showcasing carpets, rugs, textiles and associated works of art from cultures with long and distinguished traditions of woven design.

Dorian Caffot de Fawes

Across the fair as a whole, exhibitors will present decorative and fine furniture, silver, glass, ceramics, folk art and vernacular objects, alongside paintings, maps, prints and sculpture. Luxury items including jewellery, watches, vintage couture, luggage and handbags will also be available. Outdoor spaces are equally well represented, with statuary, garden furniture, planters, urns and larger architectural elements included in the mix.  

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Shapero Rare Books

Organisers have confirmed the return of Shapero Rare Books and Dinan & Chighine, both leading print specialists, to an already extensive roster of established exhibitors. They are also welcoming a new generation of younger dealers making their Winter Fair debut, bringing a diverse range of material—from painted Gustavian furniture and sculptural natural history objects to contemporary still life paintings, traditional antiques and sporting works.

Visitors will be greeted on arrival by the Foyer Display, curated by the fair organisers using items sourced from multiple exhibitors. This year’s installation is set in the early 1920s, a pivotal moment when emerging modernism and early Art Deco began to intersect with the lingering influence of Art Nouveau and fin de siècle aesthetics—just before the landmark 1925 Paris Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels Modernes reshaped global design.

Held three times a year at Battersea Park, across the river from Sloane Square and the King’s Road, The Decorative Fair has championed cultivated, collected interiors for more than 40 years. It remains one of the UK’s most influential and inspiring destinations for distinctive antiques, design and art.

For more information, click HERE.

Images from The Decorative Fair 2025 events.

Lighting News: Tom Dixon Re-imagines his JACK Light for the Outdoors

British designer Tom Dixon has announced the reintroduction and evolution of one of his most recognisable designs, the JACK light, presenting a contemporary update of the iconic object nearly three decades after its original debut.

Tom Dixon's JACK Portable lights with the new GROOVE Lounge Chair in Putty.

First developed in 1997, the JACK light emerged from Dixon’s early experimentation with rotational moulding and quickly gained acclaim as a multi-functional lighting object. Now re-imagined for modern living, the new JACK Portable light has been redesigned as a cordless, rechargeable and fully waterproof solution suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments.

A key development in the new iteration is its outdoor-ready specification. Engineered with an IP65 rating, the JACK Portable light marks the brand’s first fully certified IP65 outdoor luminaire. It is designed to operate reliably across a wide temperature range, from -20 to 50 degrees Celsius, making it suitable for year-round use in varied climates.

The new JACK Portable light is scheduled to launch in the spring and will be available from February 2026 through Tom Dixon flagship stores, selected key stockists, and online at tomdixon.net.

Portability is central to the updated design. The light features a durable matte white shade that emits a soft, diffused glow, while its cordless construction allows it to be easily moved and positioned as required. A button-operated dimmer offers continuous adjustment from low light to full brightness, and the lights can be stacked in groups of up to three, reinforcing their functional versatility.

The original JACK light drew inspiration from tetrapod concrete coastal defence structures and was recognised with Millennium Mark status by the British Government in 1997. It remains part of the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in the United States.

Images from Tom Dixon

About Tom Dixon

Tom Dixon is a British designer recognised internationally for his innovative contributions to furniture, lighting and interior design. Rising to prominence in the late 1980s, he became known for his experimental approach to materials and manufacturing, particularly in metalwork and industrial processes. In 2002, he founded the Tom Dixon brand, which has since grown into a global design studio and manufacturer, with products represented in leading museums and institutions worldwide. Dixon’s work is characterised by sculptural form, material experimentation and a distinctly British design sensibility.

The Tom Dixon Global Flagship Shop is located in the heart of London’s Coal Drops Yard in King’s Cross, at 4–10 Bagley Walk. The space serves as the principal retail and showroom destination for Tom Dixon’s full range of lighting, furniture, home accessories and design objects, presenting the brand’s distinctive aesthetic in a purpose-designed environment. The flagship is integrated within a broader creative complex that also houses Dixon’s headquarters and studio facilities, with exposed brickwork and industrial architecture reflecting both the locale’s heritage and the brand’s design ethos.

Trade Fair: Top Drawer Returns to London with Innovation and Commercial Focus

 The Top Drawer S/S26 trade fair is set to open its doors at Olympia London from 11 to 13 January 2026, bringing together the UK’s design-led brands, retailers and industry influencers for three days of discovery, commerce, networking and insight. 

Now established as the leading destination for independent and speciality retail sourcing, Top Drawer’s “Fast FWD to Design” theme signals a forward-looking programme that blends curated product showcases with commercial insight and trend foresight. The show’s organisers report significant growth in exhibitor numbers and sector diversity, reflecting strong demand from both established buyers and new entrants to the market.

More than 550 contemporary exhibitors will present across seven curated sectors, including Home, Gift, Fashion, Wellbeing, Play, Greetings & Stationery, and Launchpad, an area dedicated to emerging designers and makers, according to the organisers.  They say around 26 per cent of exhibitors are new to the show, while key categories such as PLAY, Home and Fashion are experiencing double-digit growth compared with previous editions. 

For retail buyers, Top Drawer delivers a blend of trend insights, practical workshops and live pitches as part of its expanded content offering. The Retail Revealed Live stage returns with future-facing talks and expert panels, while The Social Studio, a new addition for 2026, provides hands-on sessions aimed at helping brands refine their digital and social media strategies. 

The Headline Speaker this season is Nick Robertson, Co-Founder of ASOS, who is bringing a high-profile perspective on scaling an international online fashion brand; his session is expected to include insights into customer behaviour, strategy, and the future of retail growth.

Speakers who will focus on Retail Strategy and Innovation are Hanan Tantush, Founder & Creative Director, Intotum on co-designing with disabled communities shapes adaptive fashion and inclusive product development; and Kate & Lyns, Co-founders, Buying & Beyond, who will feature in the Buying & Beyond Podcast LIVE, exploring how AI can support smarter retail operations and merchandising. 

On the topic of Brand Building, Marketing and Social Media, speakers Kirsty Raper and Andie McDowell, Co-founders, Reels Rockstars will share practical guidance on avoiding common pitfalls when using Reels and other short-form formats.  Aggie Meroni, Founder of White Bee Digital, is a Specialist in creative digital advertising and will lead discussions on simple ad creatives and platform strategies. 

Other speakers include Andrea Rainsford, Creator, Buyology who will explore the psychology of buyer behaviour, helping retailers understand what drives purchase decisions; Priscilla Pollara, Founder & PR Coach of Top Trick to address how founders can communicate clearly about their business to better engage customers and media.  Alice Loveday, Founder, Loveday Social will host a hands-on Social Studio masterclass to demonstrate real-time content creation for social platforms with attendee participation, while Cara Bendon, Brand Consultant, will speak on differentiating a brand in crowded markets and building iconic positioning.

A particularly notable feature for this season is Product Pitch, developed in partnership with Retail Huddle and co.lective Pop-Up. This live pitching event gives selected exhibitors the opportunity to present directly to industry judges in front of a live audience — a format organisers describe as bringing investment-style energy to a traditional trade fair setting. 

Trend forecasting remains a core component of the show’s draw. Working with The Better Trends Co., Top Drawer will showcase season-defining insights that translate emerging aesthetic and consumer shifts into commercially relevant guidance for buyers. 

Industry leaders have welcomed the return of Top Drawer, emphasising its value as a sourcing platform that combines creative discovery with serious buying opportunities. According to prior show data, previous editions have attracted a substantial increase in high-budget buyers and international attendance, underlining the event’s growing global relevance. 

Top Drawer S/S26 also offers structured networking and business support through the Business Hub, where attendees can access mentoring, strategy sessions and expert advice tailored to independent and design-focused retailers. 

Organisers expect the January edition to set the tone for retail buying and design trends entering the Spring/Summer 2026 season, reinforcing Top Drawer’s reputation as an essential fixture in the UK retail calendar.

Images from Top Drawer

Interiors Trade Fair: Heimtextil 2026 to Spotlight AI, Sustainability and New Hospitality Partnership

Heimtextil, organised by Messe Frankfurt at its Exhibition Center, will take place from 13–16 January 2026, bringing together global professionals from the home and contract textiles sector. The trade fair is regarded as a key industry platform for insights into innovation, sustainability and the leading interior trends for 2026/2027, covering interiors, architecture, hospitality, retail supply, weaving and carpets.

Alcova x Heimtextil: Image created with ChatGPT 4.0, using various prompts
relating to upcoming textile trends © Alcova/Messe Frankfurt.

The event has announced a new partnership with Hospitality Interiors Europe (HINT). As part of the collaboration, a complementary hospitality-focused format will launch alongside Heimtextil 2027, targeting decision-makers from the hotel and high-end hospitality design sector. Hospitality Interiors Europe will already be represented at Heimtextil 2026 with a dedicated lounge area. The partnership aims to strengthen synergies between architecture, interior design, hospitality and the contract sector.

Hospitality Interiors Europe is organised by Strive Exhibitions, whose founders Toby Walters and Sam Murray also launched Cruise Ship Interiors Expo. Messe Frankfurt said the partnership reflects the growing importance of hospitality and contract interiors as key growth areas for the global textile industry.

A central focus of Heimtextil 2026 will be Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its impact on the textile sector. On the Texpertise Stage, visitors will explore how AI is transforming design, production, retail, sustainability and communication. The programme will examine both strategic and practical applications of AI across design, architecture, interior design and contract furnishing.

The Heimtextil 26/27 colour palette contrasts earthy shades — sand, clay, soot and olive — with vivid digital accents such as acidic green, lilac and screen blue. The result is a dynamic blend of natural calm and synthetic disruption, reflecting the balance between handcraft and high-tech innovation.
Photo: Alcova for Heimtextil

Key highlights include the Heimtextil Trends 26/27 by Alcova, a bespoke design installation by Patricia Urquiola, and a live talk by architect and AI specialist Tim Fu. Urquiola will present her creative process and discuss material cycles, sustainable design, and the integration of craftsmanship and technology. Her Architonic LIVE TALK will take place on the Texpertise Stage in Hall 6.0.

Additional programme topics include AI-driven textile innovation, exhibition design in dialogue with material and technology, and the DNFI Innovation in Natural Fibres Award.  Click HERE for the Events Programme.

Guided tours led by Daniel Stier will run throughout the three-day event, offering insights into Urquiola’s installation and the convergence of textiles, technology and sustainability.

Heimtextil 2026 will also introduce the New Talent Area in Hall 6.1, showcasing emerging textile designers from around the world. The curated exhibition has been developed in collaboration with trend expert Jennifer Castoldi of Trendease International.

Images from Messe Frankfurt/Heimtextil

Textile Trade Fair: The London Textile Fair due to take place January 13 - 14 2026

Around 350 exhibitors are set to take part in The London Textile Fair (TLTF), one of the UK’s leading trade platforms for fashion fabrics, apparel accessories, print studios, vintage archives and garments, in the Spring/Summer 2027 edition that will take place January 13 and 14 2026, at the Business Design Centre in Islington, London.

Held twice a year , the fair continues to be regarded as a key event for industry professionals, according to the organisers. Each edition showcases new collections from international manufacturers, underlining the fair’s role as a sourcing and trend-focused marketplace.

The event’s international reach is reflected in its exhibitor base, which represents around 20 countries. Strong participation is expected from Turkey, the UK, China, Italy, France, Portugal, India and Taiwan, among others. Buyers will be presented with a broad offering that combines traditional craftsmanship with innovative and sustainable solutions.

Approximately 3,000 buyers are expected to attend, the majority of whom are UK-based professionals from major high-street retailers, independent designers and sourcing teams. Most TLTF exhibitors are manufacturers and agents specialising in fashion, providing visitors with a comprehensive overview of the latest industry developments.

Fashion textiles form the largest section of the fair, with 280 exhibitors presenting a wide range of materials, including cottons, wovens, shirtings, jersey, silk, outerwear fabrics, technical textiles, eco-friendly options, coated fabrics, printed designs and wool.

The Accessories and Trims area will offer designers and buyers insight into the details shaping future collections, featuring products such as linings, leather and woven labels, hangtags, pullers, patches, straps, embroidery, studs, rivets, packaging and personalised accessories.

The Print Design and Vintage area will host trend and design studios, while the garment section will showcase womenswear, menswear, childrenswear, sportswear, lingerie and accessories, providing solutions from concept through to finished product.

Organisors have scheduled a Colourful Seminar Series providing insights and inspiration for the Spring/Summer 2027 season on Tuesday 13th & Wednesday 14th January at 11am & 2pm featuring  leading Trend Forecasters on the season’s Macro Trends, Colour, Print + Pattern, Fabric, Key Shapes and Innovative Materials.

At the previous September 2025 edition of TLTF, industry professionals from nearly all leading UK fashion brands and designers were in attendance. The fair welcomed 3,587 visitors over two days, with 95 per cent coming from the UK. Attendees ranged from major high-street retailers to independent boutiques across womenswear, menswear and childrenswear.

Visitors included representatives from brands and retailers such as Urban Outfitters, Agent Provocateur, AllSaints, Marks & Spencer, Vivienne Westwood, Topman, Topshop, Sainsbury’s, Barbour, Toast, Next, Jigsaw, Paul Smith, Erdem, French Connection, Whistles, Ted Baker, Tesco, Karen Millen, River Island, Debenhams, Monsoon, Hobbs, Rixo, John Lewis, Reiss, The Very Group, White Stuff, Moss Bros and many others.

All images from The London Textile Fair