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Jane Kitchen, Editorial Correspondent for The Trend Curve was in Las Vegas for the annual ABC Kids’ Expo. Her top-line trends are below, but you can read more details in the next issue of The Trend Curve.
COLOR
– Green reigned supreme – Lime, Kiwi, Fern, Grass
– Orange stayed strong, but in burnt and muted tones
– Dusty Pinks and Gray-cast Blues spoke subtly to gender
– Other Blues reflected water
– Neutrals leant an organic and genderless feel
– Plums and soft Lavenders were feminine without being girly
TEXTURES AND MATERIALS
– Organic cottons were on everyone’s mind
– Natural weaves like linen, wool, and even felt made themselves heard
– Lush, soft fabrics like velvet made a comeback
– Natural dyes in muted tones spoke up loud and clear
– Wide-wale corduroys created a retro-feel
MOTIF AND PATTERN
– Retro graphic prints evoked nostalgia
– Animal silhouettes made for sweet baby themes with a modern twist
– Birds soared – owls, robins, bluebirds, doves all made an appearance
– Modern, graphic patterns with a hint of the natural world combined the best of two trends
– Moroccan influences showed up in more-intricate patterns