London Craft Week returns to the city once again. Bringing together 230 exhibitors from all corners of the globe, it’s a must visit show for anyone interested in the craft of making, be it design, fashion, art or food.
The theme for this year’s show attempts to springboard from the debate surrounding the future of luxury; a theme that we have seen cropping up over the past couple of years, and have also been a part of debating, by curating a program that seeks to question the ensuing stage of beyond luxury.
As Guy Salter, Chairman of London Craft Week explains: "London Craft Week is a response to a renaissance in the appreciation of creativity and craft. It is another example of what, at its best, the world’s creative capital does so well – mixing glamour with cutting edge, heritage and contemporary, and the commercial with the cultural.
‘"It is rash to make any predictions in the current climate but I’m going to attempt two for 2017. First, that people will continue to search for ‘beyond luxury’ in terms of exceptional creativity and provenance, rather than fame or expense. Second, that London will continue to demonstrate its place as a unique global creative crossroads, open to new ideas and welcoming to all."
Mary Katrantzou
Vacheron Constantin
Utilising a host of amazing spaces, including the V&A museum, Fortnum & Mason, RADA and The House of Lords, the show includes emerging and established designers and makers from around the UK, as well as international artisans – all of whom are experts in their field, be it wood carving, fashion design, ceramics or umbrella making. I literally can’t list the entire lot here as there are 55 unique disciplines represented across the show!
Jennifer Gray for Craft Scotland
Katrin Spranger
There’s so much to do and see over the course of the week. For more information, visit London Craft Week’s website.
