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Recent Member Only Posts
Fringe Effects at Maison & Objet
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 over the past year or […]
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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 textiles […]
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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 […]
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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 Market […]
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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 forecasted to take hold in 2017 […]
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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 & Atmospheric Administration), and the populations […]
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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 mini-deck during a […]
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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 flair. And, while vegetables can hardly be considered cuddly, they certainly have plenty of potential […]
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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 appearing […]
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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 be found. And single-material designs bow to mix-media combinations. […]
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New Looks for Stripes
The Trend Curve has already put Members of our subscriber family on alert for a stripe revival. In our forecast, we have indicated that thin widths will be the best growth engine for new stripes. This trend will be visible later in 2016, and will accelerate into 2017. But those thin stripes will not necessarily […]
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Plaidemonium
Plaids have been incoming for the past couple of seasons. Going forward, they will have even more visibility and trend status. The return of a 21st-century take on traditional style has already resulted in a new take on classic windowpanes, Tartans and ginghams. Specifically, these patterns are changing their character, compliments of textural infusions. Intricate […]
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Time for Tropical Style
Tropical looks started a quiet build over a year ago, and have been building slowly. At the Showtime decorative textiles market, however, they were out in force. Palm leaves were the top choice, but broader versions were also there. So were flowers, albeit many fewer than leaves. Other design elements: Animal skins…returning to trend Bamboo…in accent […]
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Menswear Goes Modern
Menswear suiting patterns have earned an ongoing place in home décor. They are basics that both men and women find appealing, and they are chosen for products targeted to ages from baby to adult. Suiting patterns are comfortable at every price point, in every material and in almost every style category. Yet, from time to time, these versatile […]
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Red Hot
The Trend Curve has been talking about an overall warming of color for the past year. New hues introduced at the Showtime upholstery textiles market confirm that direction. They also suggest that this trend may be headed for an extreme as reds come into the picture. Reds will be hot, beginning in 2016 and moving into […]
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Analyzing Animal Skins
Animal-skin looks are a constant for home interiors, and they can be found at every price point. But every few years they also hop onto the bell curve for trend. Introductions at the recent Showtime upholstery textiles market indicate that the market is about to embark on another trend cycle for animal skins. They will […]
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Black is Back
Do you remember the plethora of designs with black backgrounds from the 1980s? Florals were a particular favorite, especially in five-star layouts. Now it’s almost 2016, and black grounds are back. They have been seen in velvet, chenille, cotton and linen. They have lots of texture or almost none. Styles range from classic to tropical to Asian. […]
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Abstract Concepts in Design
One of the biggest designs trends at this week’s Showtime upholstery textiles market was the idea of abstraction. This concept was applied broadly to styles and motifs, yet it had the greatest impact on geometric icons. Why? Because geometry has been popular for so long that designs had lost their excitement. Abstraction changes all that, with patterns that leave ho-hum […]
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Fringe Benefits
After many seasons of minimalism, details and decorations have begun reappearing on all kinds of home-interiors products. At the recent High Point furniture market, the high end was paying more attention to fringe than they have in years. This went beyond the brush fringe that has been emerging for about six months, and continues to build […]
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The New Look for Pastels
Have pastel colors gone away for babies and toddlers? The answer is no. But pastel palettes have undergone a metamorphosis, in which hues have become both paler and more complex. That gives them a sophisticated-and-neutralized personality that still looks baby-soft, yet also works well with the juvenile market’s all-important grays and coordinates well with the […]
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Recent Trend Flash™ Posts
Trend Flash™ — International Home & Housewares Show 2019
Trend Flash is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Editorial Correspondent Julie Smith Vincenti attended the Housewares Show and noted the topline trends below. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter (here) and Instagram (here) for additional updates. Notable in […]
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Trend Flash™ – Ambiente 2019
Trend Flash is one of many exclusive benefits for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. In this edition, Editorial Correspondent Julie Smith Vincenti shares her top-line trends from the Ambiente trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter and @trendcurve […]
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Trend Flash™ — Christmasworld 2019
Editorial Director Michelle Lamb shares her top trends from the Christmasworld trade fair, held in Frankfurt.
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Trend Flash™ — Showcase Ireland
Showcase Ireland is Dublin’s exclusive venue for artisan makers. Editorial Director Michelle Lamb has been in Dublin for this annual show.
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Trend Flash™ – Maison & Objét, January 2019
Trend Flash is one of many exclusive benefits for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. In this edition, Editorial Director Michelle Lamb shares her topline trends from the Maison & Objét trade fair in Paris. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter and Instagram for additional updates. Notable in Paris: […]
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Trend Flash™ – Atlanta Gift Market
Trend Flash™ is an exclusive Member benefit for subscribers to The Trend Curve. Editorial Director Michelle Lamb has been in Atlanta trend-spotting seasonal gifts and trim. Her top trends are below. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter (here) and Instagram (here) for additional updates. Notable in Atlanta: […]
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Trend Flash™ – Heimtextil 2019
Trend Flash is one of many exclusive benefits for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Elaine Markoutsas, Editorial Correspondent, is in Frankfurt for the annual Heimtextil fair. Her top trends are below. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter (here) and Instagram (here) for additional updates. Notable at Heimtextil: COLOR Plum was everywhere—from […]
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Trend Flash™ Atlanta Rug Market
Trend Flash is only for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Doug Thayer, Editorial Correspondent, is in Atlanta for the twice-yearly rug market. His top trends are below. Read more about directional looks from Atlanta in the next issue of The Trend Curve. Follow @trendcurve on Twitter (here) and Instagram (here) for additional updates. COLOR Myriad greens, from emerald […]
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Trend Flash™ – Showtime Textiles Market
Trend Flash™ is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Editorial Correspondent Trisha McBride Ferguson is in High Point for Showtime, the twice-yearly textiles market. Her top trends are below: COLOR A general warming of color got frequent mentions Washed and sunbaked reds were prevalent Clay teamed with aubergine in directional […]
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Trend Flash™ — SOFA
Trend Flash is reserved only for those who subscribe to The Trend Curve. In today’s edition, Elaine Markoutsas, Editorial Correspondent, outlines top-line trends from SOFA (Sculptural Objects Functional Art and Design) at Navy Pier in Chicago. The next edition of The Trend Curve will include more details from her time at this show. Read the […]
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Trend Flash™ — High Point Furniture Market
Trend Flash is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director, is in High Point for this important twice-yearly show. Her top trends are below. Look for more details in the next issue of The Trend Curve. Top trends in High Point: COLOR Greens surged, especially cooler versions […]
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Trend Flash™ — New York Tabletop Market
Trend Flash is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Elaine Markoutsas, Editorial Correspondent, was in Manhattan to cover New York Tabletop. Below are her top trends. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter (here) and Instagram (here) for additional updates. […]
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Trend Flash™ – Cersaie
Trend Flash is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Elaine Markoutsas, Editorial Correspondent, was in Bologna, Italy for Cersaie, the international exhibit of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings. Here are Elaine’s top trends in porcelain tile (unless otherwise noted): COLOR Marsala, Bordeaux and Florentine reds looked familiar, yet also fresh […]
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Trend Flash™ — Casual Market Chicago
Trend Flash™ is reserved for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director, has been in Chicago for the annual market devoted to outdoor living. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter (here) and Instagram (here) for additional updates. Her top trends are below: DIRECTIVES […]
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Trend Flash™ – Maison & Objét, September 2018
Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director, is in Paris for the September edition is the Maison & Objét trade fair. Her top trends are below. You can read more about what mattered most at Maison & Objét in the next issue of The Trend Curve, but for the most detailed coverage, preorder Trend Album: Maison & Objét […]
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Trend Flash™ — Atlanta Rug Market
Trend Flash is sent exclusively to Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Arthur Douglas Thayer, Editorial Correspondent, is in Atlanta for the semi-annual rug show. His top trends are below. Look for more from Doug in the next issue of The Trend Curve. COLOR Greens became the go-with everything color family Minty versions combined […]
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Trend Flash™ — Guimarães Home Fashion Week
Trend Flash is sent only to Members if The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director, is in Portugal for this annual home-textiles fair. Her top trends are below. Look for more coverage in the next issue of The Trend Curve. COLOR Eucalyptus greens advanced as the key trend color Yellows were rising The […]
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Trend Flash™ – NeoCon
Trend Flash is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Elaine Markoutsas, Editorial Correspondent, attended NeoCon Chicago. Her top trends are below. Look for more in the next issue of The Trend Curve. COLOR Neutralized pales came on strong Green hues punctuated an incoming biophilia trend Blue was pervasive in all […]
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Trend Flash™ – Showtime
Trend Flash™ is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Trish McBrude Ferguson, Editorial Correspondent, is in High Point for the semiannual Showtime textiles show. Her top trends are below. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for more of Trisha’s trend insights. Color Greens were in demand, appearing in […]
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Trend Flash™ Chelsea Flower Show
Trend Flash is one of many exclusive benefits for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. This edition comes from Jane Stockel, Editorial Correspondent. Jane is in London for the annual Chelsea Flower Show. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for even more detail, and follow @trendcurve on Twitter (here) and Instagram (here) […]
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