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Trend Flash™ Christmasworld 2018

January 29, 2018 By Trend Staff -

Photo courtesy of Messe Frankfurt

Trend Flash™ is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director, was in Frankfurt for the annual Christmasworld event. Her top trends are below and the February issue of The Trend Curve will reveal even more about Christmasworld.

COLOR

  • 2018 was the year when brown returned to Christmas trend
  • Greens stepped up in a big way
  • Purples surged, especially lavender
  • Blues warmed, even in dark values
  • Blush tones persisted
  • A dash of mango made color combinations look fresh

TEXTURES AND MATERIALS

  • Matte finishes had more visibility
  • Metallics meant more than glitter
  • Wood embraced perforated pattern repeats
  • Mermaid sequins found new applications
  • Faux fur was used repeatedly
  • Velvet got even more popular

MOTIFS AND THEMES

  • Llamas and alpacas stole the show
  • Peacocks came back in a big way
  • An African sensibility was explored
  • Hygge took its place among the Christmas themes
  • Lots of companies added undersea themes
  • A retro car/truck hauling a Christmas tree was everywhere

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