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Trend Flash™ – Christmasworld 2016

February 1, 2016 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash continues as one of the most popular benefits for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director, has been in Frankfurt, Germany for the latest Christmasworld trade fair. Her top trends are below.

 

COLOR

  • Black updated everything, including traditional Christmas themes
  • Complex and warmer than mint, mid-tone green was growing fast
  • Dark denim debuted in multiple stands
  • Blush color stories expanded to include pink, rose and sometimes burgundy
  • Brown advanced in craft-paper, taupe and bronze hues
  • Gold metallic had exploded since last year

MATERIALS AND TEXTURES

  • Wood stood out in many different looks
  • Metal preferred detailed personalities
  • Paper got lots of attention
  • Glass looked best with textural elements
  • From fine to coarse, glitter became the top texture/embellishment
  • Sequins took off
  • Iridescence was directional

ICONS AND THEMES

  • Words won the top spot for surface design in Frankfurt
  • Geometrics went graphic
  • Wild animals suggested an African Modern theme
  • Photo realistic looks experienced a multiplier effect since last time
  • Plaids worked like key punctuation marks
  • Tropical and seaside looks kept popping up

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