At the January edition of the Maison & Objet trade fair, it was impossible to ignore what was happening with fringe. Most importantly, it was showing up more often. Just as significant was the fact that it was being used on contemporary pieces, and sometimes in unexpected ways. Fringe seen … [Read more...]
Warm is the New Direction for Reds
If you've been thinking that it's time to turn up the heat on red, you are absolutely right. The Trend Curve first predicted a warm future for 2018 reds back in early 2016. Now that 2017 is nearly over, signs of warmth are emerging noticeably. This was certainly the case at the December Showtime … [Read more...]
Under The Big Top
It rarely every happens that trends start in the kids’ realm and advance to the adult market. Usually, trends for kids start with mom and dad, or at least with older brothers and sisters, and then they trickle down to the youngest ones. This is as true for color preferences as it is for style and … [Read more...]
Must-See Trade Shows
A Member of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family contacted me a couple of weeks ago to ask for my must-see list of trade shows. I do have a list of core shows that The Trend Curve would never miss, and I’m sharing them with all of you below: Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings … [Read more...]
Dots Return for 2018 Décor
With angular-geometric forms and patterns the biggest news for home décor, dots have drifted off the trend landscape. But don’t think for a minute that dots are languishing there. Instead, they are taking advantage of time out of the spotlight to reformulate themselves for a trend run that is … [Read more...]
The Surest Summer Trend
There is no more reliable subject for trend during the summer months than the sea. Having risen some 8 inches since 1900, the world’s oceans are now rapidly advancing, but so is their popularity! About 52% of the US population currently lives in coastal areas, according to NOAA (National Oceanic … [Read more...]
Color = Emotion
Years ago, I developed a product we called Color = Emotion™, which I wrote along with my friend and mentor, Darlene Kinning. We created a mini-deck of colors and commentary about how color makes us feel. It was one of The Trend Curve's most successful products at that time. I was reminded of this … [Read more...]
My Little Cabbage
After decades of cartoon dogs, cats, bears and other forest creatures posing as loving couples on Valentine’s Day cards and wedding-anniversary greetings, it’s time to consider the charms of personified vegetables. Yes, we believe it’s Farm-to-greeting-card time with a lighthearted French-country … [Read more...]
The Bare Bones of Halloween 2017
Traditional Halloween icons, like ghosts, witches, and black cats, ebb and flow in popularity each year, but none of them will be as popular for 2017 as skeletons and skulls. Driven in part by the growing popularity in the US of the Mexican Day of The Dead, expect to see skulls and full skeletons … [Read more...]
Brutalism Returns
It's just emerging, and it's not for everyone. Brutalism has begun to reappear. Call brutalism an extreme countertrend to the minimalist techniques that have dominated the scene for so long. Smooth lines, clean edges and perfect patterns don't just a backseat here, they are virtually nowhere to … [Read more...]