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Trend Flash™ – Global Pet Expo 2015

March 6, 2015 By Trend Staff -

gpe-2015Trend Flash is an exclusive Member benefit from the Trend Curve™, with immediate updates from each market and trade show we cover worldwide. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director, was in Orlando for the Global Pet Expo. Her top trend observations are below. You can also see images in Michelle’s trend posts on Twitter and Instagram (both are @trendcurve) and Like us on Facebook.

Notable in Orlando:

COLOR

  • Pink remained a bestseller for pet clothing
  • Blue followed
  • Mid-tone green surged for all categories
  • So did mid-tone orange
  • Metallic accents progressed
  • College-sports team colors advanced for pets

MATERIALS AND TEXTURES

  • Technology and “smart” items got more attention
  • Texture, and the look of it, made a statement
  • Manipulated fabrics had their pet debut
  • The fabric called Sherpa and shearling was trending
  • Suede made a statement, especially for toys
  • Fabric and trims showed up in new places

SURFACE DESIGNS

  • Plaids popped up everywhere
  • This show couldn’t get enough of sock monkeys
  • Camo would not die
  • Dinosaurs had more play
  • Watercolor florals moved from decor to pets for directional makers
  • Photo looks emerged

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