Trend Flash comes exclusively to Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family with immediate updates from markets and trade fairs around the globe. Michelle Lamb, Editorial Director for The Trend Curve, has been in Paris for Maison & Objet, September 2010. Her topline trends are below.
COLOR
– Gray was still everywhere
– That said, warm was directional for neutrals
– Beiges and Taupes appeared, though Camel was newest
– Blue-cast Purples were immensely important
– Red-cast Blues continued to emerge
– Green established a trend-forward position
MATERIALS AND TEXTURES
– Velvet and linen had established roles
– Felt grew even stronger
– Knitted looks roared ahead
– Crochet followed at a respectful distance
– Canvas hinted at an upcoming role
– Trend-right wood finishes remained quite light
– Metals preferred layered finishes
MOTIFS AND THEMES
– Stencil designs made strides
– Light illustrations provided a countertrend
– Piecing, patchwork and multi-pattern looks took off
– Companies played with tradition in new ways
– Vintage looks showed their potential for the future
– Whimsy strengthened