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Trend Flash™ New York Int’l Gift Fair

January 29, 2013 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash is exclusively for subscribers to The Trend Curve™ with immediate updates from each market and trade show we cover worldwide. Vicki Lederman, on assignment for The Trend Curve, has been at the New York International Gift Fair semi-annual trade show. Her top trends are below:

COLOR

  • White-plus-clear or chrome made a strong entry in the contemporary realm
  • Clean pink was everywhere
  • Even orange seemed to have pink influences, as it softened and warmed
  • Saturated, sherbet tones replaced neon brights
  • Navy was rising
  • Lime gave way to a fresh version of avocado in key stands

MATERIALS AND TEXTURES

  • Melamine tabletop got a boost, even at the high end
  • Cowhide advanced, especially paired with neutral materials
  • Jute rope covered decorative-accessory surfaces
  • Bead strands worked like dense 70’s shag on cushion-surface designs
  • Natural linen remained surprisingly strong
  • Shells combined with crystals

THEMES AND MOTIFS

  • Simplification informed surface designs in every theme
  • Stylized and flat characteristics made florals look new
  • Simple geometric came under the influence of ikats
  • Quatrefoil motifs got a modern makeover
  • Nautical themes gravitated toward luxe and vintage styles
  • Words and phrases continued for now

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