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Trend Flash™ – American Arts Council Show, April 23, 2012

April 23, 2012 By Trend Staff -

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

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