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Trend Flash™ – Showtime Textiles Market

December 3, 2018 By Trend Staff -

Trend Flash™ is an exclusive benefit for Members of The Trend Curve’s subscriber family. Editorial Correspondent Trisha McBride Ferguson is in High Point for Showtime, the twice-yearly textiles market. Her top trends are below:

COLOR

  • A general warming of color got frequent mentions
  • Washed and sunbaked reds were prevalent
  • Clay teamed with aubergine in directional combinations
  • Gen-Z yellow, French mustard and celery yellow appeared
  • Greens ruled, especially those that paired well with blues
  • Metallics went warm: bronze, copper, old gold

TEXTURE

  • Chunky textures and visual dimension were pervasive
  • Visual motifs were designed to look pleated
  • Multi-layered looks, like quilted-plus-corded emerged
  • Quilted, hand-pieced and needlepoint effects alluded to folk influences to come
  • High/low effects impacted digitally printed cut velvet
  • Fabrics mirrored artisanal, handcrafted weaves and constructions
  • Embroidered looks advanced, both allover and within design elements

ICONS & PATTERNS

  • Faded treatments, blurred edges and a hazy quality impacted pattern
  • Layered surface designs produced more perceived dimension
  • Mud-cloth and Kantha looks cloth inspired newness
  • Asian motifs returned: foo dogs, dragons, pagodas
  • Buffalo checks and plaids got a modern makeover
  • Patterns mimicked embroidery, patchwork and stitched outlines
  • Vintage rug motifs alluded to Moroccan and Persian designs

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