Trend Flash is one of many exclusive benefits for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director, is in High Point for this semi-annual show. Her top trends are below.
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COLOR
- Brown finally had its say
- The newest green: avocado
- Petrol strengthened
- Orange moved into a volume-accent role
- Hot pink popped high-end assortments
- Purple initiated a slow climb
MATERIALS
- Hair on hide was having a moment
- The look of curly lamb moved into the trend column
- Grass cloth experienced its first real traction
- Bronze had much more to say
- Cerused oak strengthened
- The love of mirrors caused a mirrored-furniture revival
ICONS AND MOTIFS
- Contemporary surface designs felt accidental
- Watch out for traditional florals
- Chevrons looked good again, but only if pieced
- Wavy lines worked as textures and patterns
- Plaids continued to emerge
- Butterflies started a slow comeback