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The Wild Side of L’Objet

March 22, 2020 By Elaine Markoutsas -

L’Objet’s table linen collection made quite a splash in Paris. And why not? The patterns, including fetching mitered stripes and a tiger print, offered mix-and-match variety in an amazing range of au currant solids. Linen sateen in ochre, terra cotta, blue and mossy green harmonized with neutrals of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial Correspondent, European Trade Fairs, Maison & Objet, Trend   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Color, linen, Maison & Objet, Pattern, Tabletop, Textiles, Texture

Christmas In July?

July 25, 2016 By Janice Carlson -

Why not? In fact, July is the perfect time to start giving Christmas 2018 (or 2017 for high-end collections) the 21st-Century facelift it requires. On the color front: Black will give traditional red-and-green combinations the newly tightened-up look it needs. Pink, the perennial favorite of girls, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color, Trend   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Christmas, Color

Dino Night

July 7, 2016 By Janice Carlson -

For Halloween 2017, and for kids' décor in general, The Trend Curve team is feeling definite impact tremors from the Jurassic Park revival. Buried in the Earth for some 65-million years and currently the main fuel for all our power needs, dinosaurs are not only reappearing in framed-art prints … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Trend   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Halloween, Halloween 2017, Kids, Kids costumes

The Skinny on Animal Skins

June 20, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

The Showtime textiles market is an early indicator of things to come. That’s because fabrics seen at this important semi-annual market are selected by furniture-company designers to show on upholstered pieces at the next High Point furniture market. Then, retailers show these sofas, chairs, ottomans … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Showtime, Trend   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Black and White, Color, Pattern, Showtime, Texture

The Future of Metallic

January 1, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

If you've been wondering about the future of metallic treatments, one of the best places to look for clues is Showtime. This decorative-textiles market is the place where furniture companies select the fabrics that retail buyers will see on the showroom floors at the next High Point furniture … [Read more...]

Filed Under: High Point Furniture Mkt, Michelle Lamb, Showtime   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Color, Copper, Florals, Geometrics, Marble, Metals and Metallics, Pattern, Showtime, Texture

Our Top 10 Blog Posts from 2015

December 31, 2015 By Trend Staff -

The Trend Curve team authors has two blogs, one public and one private. The private blog is reserved for Members of The Trend Curve's subscriber family, and includes our newest and most actionable trend forecasts. Some of our recent posts include Plaidemonium (about the new look of plaids for 2017), … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Trend   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Black and White, Christmas, Color, Key Items, Kids, Pattern, Texture

Time for Tropical Style

December 29, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

Tropical looks started a quiet build over a year ago, and have been building slowly. At the Showtime decorative textiles market, however, they were out in force. Palm leaves were the top choice, but broader versions were also there. So were flowers, albeit many fewer than leaves. Other design … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Member-Only Posts   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Pattern, Showtime, Textiles

Analyzing Animal Skins

December 14, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

Animal-skin looks are a constant for home interiors, and they can be found at every price point. But every few years they also hop onto the bell curve for trend. Introductions at the recent Showtime upholstery textiles market indicate that the market is about to embark on another trend cycle for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Member-Only Posts   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Metals and Metallics, Pattern, Showtime, Texture

Everybody Just Relax

June 7, 2015 By Trend Staff -

Things were playful at Showtime’s Spring 2015 edition, says contributor Susan Andrews. Patterns moved steadily away from rigid formality and toward a more fluid effect that modernized everything from damasks and polka dots to classic rug looks. Traditional patterns relaxed, often with curvilinear … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Member-Only Posts   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Color, Geometrics, Pattern, Showtime, Textiles

Love and Spring go Hand-in-Hand

January 8, 2015 By Janice Carlson -

Consumers rely on holidays to inspire season layers that enhance their everyday décor. Now that all the Christmas decorations are safely boxed up, thoughts of Valentine’s Day are offering a bright spot in the face of wintery weather. Spring may not officially begin until March, but lots of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Member-Only Posts   Tagged With: Animal Skin, Color, Spring/Summer, Valentine's Day

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