Trend Flash is exclusively for members of The Trend Curve™ subscriber family with updates from markets around the globe. Laura Colón, Editorial Correspondent for The Trend Curve, was in St. Paul for the American Crafts Council show, a high-end event showcasing the top contemporary jewelry, clothing, furniture, and home-decor artisans from across the country.
Here are her top trends from that show:
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 were perfect 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