When two very popular subjects collide in time and space, the results can be explosively profitable! That’s what’s happening with pet products and Halloween right now. Pets+ Magazine recently reported that pet-related stocks “are crushing it” in the market these days. Bloomberg states, “An … [Read more...]
Licensing International Expo 2017
For more than 35 years. Licensing Expo has connected the world’s most influential entertainment, character, fashion, art and corporate brand owners and agents with consumer goods manufacturers, licensees and retailers. At this year’s show, held in Las Vegas May 23 – 25, more than 16,000 licensing … [Read more...]
On-Trend: Stress Solutions for Pets
Stress is on the rise for Americans. The Stress In America survey, released annually by the American Psychological Association, reveals that Americans are experiencing the highest levels of stress in the report’s 10-year history. No wonder we also perceive that our animals feel stressed, too. The … [Read more...]
Damasks: Ready to Trend
If you’ve been tempted to relegate damasks to the has-been list, think again. Why? Because traditional looks are making a comeback, and damask designs—one of this style category’s dominant signatures—will be a big part of the story. Even now, damasks are preparing for their next trend … [Read more...]
Blue Notes
Blue is North America’s favorite color family and a perpetual bestseller. Companies like Robert Allen confirm that there is, “an unending appetite in the home for blue.” Dicey Fabrics says that blues and teals are not going away. But knowing which blues to highlight in your basic assortment, and … [Read more...]
Luster Is In For The Long Haul
At the recent High Point furniture market, luster confirmed that it is in for the long haul. It appeared at price points from high to medium, and in décor products from seating to framed art, with metallic the primary point of view. One factor in luster’s continued growth and forecasted longevity … [Read more...]
High Point Market – Fall 2016
The Trend Curve attends every High Point furniture market, and we report about them in our newsletter, as well as in our real-time members-only emails. We do this because we know this show is just too important to miss! The October 2016 High Point Market will certainly be no exception. Enter … [Read more...]
Earthy Hues at Guimarães Home Fashion Week
The first-ever Guimarães Home Fashion Week took place in Guimarães, Portugal in late June. It featured home-textiles products from 29 manufacturers that call this region home. Every company exhibiting at this event exuded a passion for textiles. They talked about the high quality towels, … [Read more...]
Yellow Wakes Up NeoCon 2016
Yellow was a dominant hue at this year’s NeoCon fair, held June 13-15 at Chicago’s The Merchandise Mart. Eclipsed only by blues, yellow varieties from Golden, Canary and Buttermilk varieties to orange-kissed and citron-like hues appeared on all surfaces, especially as an accent color in upholstery … [Read more...]
The New Look of Red
Reds are getting a new look for 2017 and 2018. So says textile maker Sunbury Textile Mills. At the recent Showtime upholstery textiles market, this company revealed their forecast that future reds will trend toward their orange side. The Trend Curve agrees. Why? Because the foundation that … [Read more...]