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Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director for The Trend Curve, was in Orlando for the Global Pet Expo. Her top-line trends are below.
COLOR
- Purples were still growing
- Blues stepped up
- Dark green was incoming
- Black had fashion-forward status
- Neons emerged in trendier roles
- Basic browns continued in strength
MATERIALS AND FUNCTIONS
- All-natural concepts did not let up
- Waterproof fabric was on a tear
- Denim got high marks
- LED’s began to replace reflective materials
- Reversible everything was a key concept
- There was lots of attention on pets staying busy
PATTERNS AND MOTIFS
- Plaids had much more to say
- Paisley motifs increased
- Ikats started to pop up
- Dog-bone patterns and shapes did not disappoint