Trend Flash is an exclusive Member benefit for The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. The Trend Curve Team was in New York for the semi-annual NY Now show. Top-line trend observations are below. Read the next issue of The Trend Curve for more from this important venue for gifts and more. Notable in New York:
COLOR
- Blush pink was incoming fast
- Blues made a statement, especially navy and denim
- Dark-and-warm reds emerged
- Black grounds hinted at a larger role
- Oranges shifted to more-sophisticated personalities
- Olive popped up here and there, warming the green story
MATERIALS AND TEXTURES
- Paper, used decoratively, just had to be noticed
- Stone went beyond marble as its popularity increased
- Concrete added more color
- Redwood was the surprise addition to the wood category
- Quartz and other semi-precious stones had more roles
- Silicone spread further into kids’ products
ICONS AND MOTIFS
- Pretty floral designs continued to rise
- Honeycomb repeats kept popping up in shape and pattern
- Speckles and splatters were repeated
- Deer were joined by bears, which were trending in multiple stands
- Faux bois (fake wood) looks had more play
- Squid got more attention in coastal collections