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Memphis Revival

November 27, 2017 By Michelle Lamb -

Embed from Getty Images With this year’s centenary celebration of Ettore Sottsass’s birth, exhibitions and books focused on this artist’s work have made his design sensibility a topic of conversation yet again. At the forefront of recollection is Memphis. This short-lived design movement was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Atlanta, Design Thinking, High Point Furniture Mkt, Michelle Lamb, NY Tabletop, Trend, Trend Reports   Tagged With: Color, High Point Furniture Market, Lighting, Memphis, Pattern, Tabletop

The Best Orange for 2019

November 9, 2017 By Michelle Lamb -

Orange is a color that can get noticed fast when it's intense and bright. But going forward, it will get noticed in tamer personalities as a trend statement. That's because a preference for clay colors—solid and plain or filled with texture—is emerging. Some of the best new clay tones are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color, Domestic Shows, European Trade Fairs, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Color, Furniture, Texture, Upholstery

Outdoor-Living Comfort

October 17, 2017 By Michelle Lamb -

At September's Casual Market Chicago, trends in outdoor living were on display in collections from about 250 leading manufacturers, who filled more than 350,000 square feet of exhibit space at the Merchandise Mart. A major theme at this year’s event was making outdoor environments as comfortable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Casual Furniture, Casual Market Chicago, Domestic Shows, Trend   Tagged With: Motion, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Living

A Few Color Notes From NYNow

October 11, 2017 By Trend Staff -

Color is always evolving. Here are Editorial Correspondent Hermine Mariaux’s observations about how that was happening at NYNow: Blue A complete range of watery blues ruled, often with neutrals of all shades and nuances as a comforting backdrop Brown Brown was pushing forward, especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color, Michelle Lamb, NYNow   Tagged With: Color

Pets and Halloween

September 19, 2017 By Janice Carlson -

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...]

Filed Under: Color, Global Pet Expo, Haute Halloween and Fall, Retail Trends, Trend   Tagged With: Costumes, Halloween, Pets

Licensing International Expo 2017

June 19, 2017 By Trend Staff -

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...]

Filed Under: Domestic Shows, Editorial Correspondent, International Licensing Expo, Licensing   Tagged With: Kids, Licensing, Retro Characters, Video Games

On-Trend: Stress Solutions for Pets

March 28, 2017 By Michelle Lamb -

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...]

Filed Under: Global Pet Expo, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Cat, Dog, Global Pet Expo, Stress

Damasks: Ready to Trend

January 10, 2017 By Michelle Lamb -

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...]

Filed Under: Color, Domestic Shows, Michelle Lamb, Showtime, Trend   Tagged With: Color, Damasks, Distressing, Metals and Metallics, Neo-Traditional, Showtime, Textiles, Texture, Traditional

Blue Notes

January 9, 2017 By Michelle Lamb -

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...]

Filed Under: Color, Michelle Lamb, Showtime, Trend   Tagged With: Blue, Color, Showtime, Textiles

Luster Is In For The Long Haul

December 29, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

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...]

Filed Under: High Point Furniture Mkt, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Black and White, Color, Details & Embellishments, High Point Furniture Market, Metals and Metallics, Michell Lamb, The Trend Curve

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