Trend Flash™ provides instant updates from markets and trade shows around the globe. This edition covers the Maison & Objet 9/13 trade fair. Editorial Director, Michelle Lamb filed this Trend Flash for our Members (also see Michelle’s Member’s Only post about the Trend Exhibit).
Noteworthy in Paris:
COLOR
- Browns came out in force
- So did greens that can answer to olive or bottle
- They were just two of a plethora of new greens
- Peacock persisted, looking new when paired with …
- …dark reds that are still on the incoming list
- Yellows and golds did not let up
- The black trend was key in multiple materials
MATERIALS AND TEXTURES
- Warmth was directional for metals, especially gold, copper
- Marble had so much more to say
- Concrete took on new personalities
- Companies bragged about using American walnut
- The newest natural-wood finishes had a light layer of red
- Tweedy weaves ramped up
MOTIFS AND PATTERNS
- Diamonds continued with optic sensibilities
- Photo looks had lots of play
- Imperfect lines, drizzles and splotches made a statement
- Layering took on new dimension
- Nordic elements were on-trend, not just for winter
- Comic-book references brought new energy to products