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Trend Flash™ — High Point Furniture Market

October 15, 2018 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director, is in High Point for this important twice-yearly show. Her top trends are below. Look for more details in the next issue of The Trend Curve. Top trends in High Point:

COLOR

  • Greens surged, especially cooler versions
  • That said, warmer types felt directional
  • Denim-influenced blues strengthened
  • Dark petrol was another big blue direction
  • Purples worked their way into many vignettes at the high end
  • Pinks persisted, freshened in pink/blue combinations

SHAPES AND MATERIALS

  • Sensual was the word applied most often to new shapes
  • An origami sensibility was the sharp-angled countertrend
  • Raffia, cane and rattan took off
  • Exotic woods advanced
  • Chenille and bouclé returned to trend
  • Mohair was a high-end direction
  • Bullion fringe made a major comeback

ICONS AND THEMES

  • Florals had significant support
  • Plaids popped up more often
  • African sensibilities spread throughout the market
  • The return to tradition looked more traditional, less updated
  • Asian influences advanced
  • The 70s were back in many ways

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