FURNEX & The Home is the largest trade fair in Africa. Held annually in Cairo, Egypt, it hosts the top Egyptian furniture manufacturers, exporters and traders serving domestic, regional and international markets. This year, it was also host to a student exhibition called Soft and Hard. The … [Read more...]
Retail Reconnaissance: Merci Paris
Although the majority of my time is spent looking far into the future, a portion of it is always spent at retail looking at what's happening in the here and now. I believe that retail reconnaissance is absolutely vital to the business of trend. It provides a real-world view of how color, shape, … [Read more...]
Hooked on Paris
Since wall hooks have been trending for about a year, it's easy to assume that all the creativity has been played out of this category. Don't believe it! Wall hooks remain key items, and they will continue to be on-trend for at least 18 months to come. At the Maison & Objet trade fair in … [Read more...]
Three Trends Consumers Will Want in 2017
I was just asked to contribute three trends for 2017 to a consumer-facing guide that wants to offer expert advice on what to buy this Holiday season. As they say in the vernacular, that's easier said than done! Because The Trend Curve forecasts color-and-design trends 18 - 24 months into the … [Read more...]
The Unexpected at Decorex International
Now in its 39th year, Decorex International is the UK’s leading design show. It has a solid reputation in the international design community as a resource for high-end interior designers, retailers, property developers, hoteliers and architects. Decorex will have 400 exhibitors at this year's … [Read more...]
The Next Big Thing: Martini Tables
It all started with the wildly successful television series Mad Men. It got everyone talking about the lifestyle of the 1960s-70s, the drinking culture of corporate executives and how consumers entertained at home. More importantly, it energized an interest in mid-century modern style that had … [Read more...]
Brutalism Returns
It's just emerging, and it's not for everyone. Brutalism has begun to reappear. Call brutalism an extreme countertrend to the minimalist techniques that have dominated the scene for so long. Smooth lines, clean edges and perfect patterns don't just a backseat here, they are virtually nowhere to … [Read more...]
Button Up To Stay On-Trend
There is no question that details and embellishments are returning to the forefront of home-décor trend. That's because they fit with a number of concurrently rising trends: mixed media, texture, dimension, pattern. As part of that shift, a button revival has begun. These are not necessarily the … [Read more...]
For Trend-Spotting, Ambiente Tops The List
Because The Trend Curve has a worldwide reputation for accurate trend forecasts and information, I’m often asked which trade shows I consider the best for revealing new trends. Ambiente is always at the top of the list. Ambiente bills itself as the top international trade fair for consumer goods. … [Read more...]
Trend-Forward Baby Furniture
It hardly seems that long ago that palettes for kids were filled with primary hues and clean pastels. During that same era, mothers chose the products and colors for their children's rooms, and kids lived with whatever Mom brought home. The 21st century changed all that as color took a … [Read more...]