Trend Flash is exclusively for members of The Trend Curve™ subscriber family with immediate updates from markets and trade shows around the globe. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director for The Trend Curve, is in Paris for the Maison & Objet fair. Her top-trend observations are below.
COLOR
- Pastels and light mid-tones looked fresher than declining brights
- Blush tones began to peek out
- While N. America clings to warmth, red casts were the norm for blue in Paris
- Minty greens added to their following
- Yellow got a foothold
- Mauve and lilac meant more
MATERIALS AND FINISHES
- A revival of exotic species was led by rosewood
- Light wood finishes enjoyed the most exposure
- Lacquer had trend-forward status
- Warmth signatured metals and metallics, even platinum
- Velvet remained a top choice
- Building satin looks advanced the cause of glamour
PATTERNS AND STYLES
- Gradients, tie-dyes, watercolor effects worked in myriad applications
- Full, 1920’s-inspired florals emerged
- Geometry impacted shape, as well as pattern
- Asian themes were further developed
- Tropical looks expanded
- African themes kept popping up