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Trend Flash™ – Ambiente 2019

February 11, 2019 By Trend Staff -

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 on Instagram for additional updates. Notable from Ambiente 2019:

COLOR

  • Lavender, lilac, mulberry hues were in full bloom
  • Ripe accents: Rosehip red and Berry pink
  • Greens cooled
  • Regal yellows, reds ruled in traditional collections
  • Art Deco and geometrics favored gold
  • Black edging enhanced casual white collections
  • Emerging: Fiery brights

TEXTURE & FORM

  • Weaves and delicate floral reliefs whispered elegance, charm
  • Rough stuff: Slate and shale textures emerged
  • Oblong, oval and shell shapes prevalent
  • Smart casual collections stacked up
  • Angled-rim stemware encouraged multi-sensory appreciation
  • Mouth-blown glassware became lighter and finer

ICONS AND PATTERNS

  • Avians dominated new patterns, while snakes were up-and-comers
  • Menswear-inspired surface designs delighted on porcelain, ceramic, glass
  • Vintage embroidery looks had incoming status
  • Archive dive: Lavish florals, tapestries, historic bird illustrations
  • Linear brushstrokes emerged to challenge watercolor designs
  • Water patterns moved inland: sand, sea foam, shells inspired patterns and colorways
  • Retro throwback: Festive tiki heads

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