Showcase Ireland is Dublin’s exclusive venue for artisan makers. Editorial Director Michelle Lamb has been in Dublin for this annual show. The top trends are below.
COLOR
- Purples were added to multiple assortments
- Ink blue picked up steam
- Dark, dramatic and complex teal energized high-end textiles
- Raspberry hinted at a lager role for next time
- Orange-dominant palettes echoed trends from Maison & Objet, even though they were inspired by Irish landscapes
- Neon accents made greeting cards pop
MATERIALS & TEXTURES
- New processes resulted in unfamiliar wood looks
- Warm red debuted in slate
- Brass showed up in stunning applications
- Freehand stitching created highly detailed patterns
- Traditional Dutch tiles embraced origami influences
To see images from Showcase Ireland, view Michelle's images from the show floor on Instagram: