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Trend Spotting at Maison & Objet

November 8, 2021 By Mélanie Ayem -

Those who are in-the-know have long considered the Maison & Objet trade fair unmissable. The Trend Curve™ agrees. So, when the new edition, which returned to Paris September 9 – 13 was announced, I made plans to represent The Trend Curve team at the fair. In my first trade-fair assignment … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color, Maison & Objet, Sustainability, Trend, Trend Reports   Tagged With: Asian Style, Color, Contemporary Contrast, Cottagecore, European Trends, Florals, Japandi, Maison & Objet, Paper, Shape, Textiles, Texture

Wallpaper Is No Wallflower

March 17, 2020 By Michelle Lamb -

Wallpaper is back in a big way. This phrase refers to the accelerating preference for using wall coverings throughout the home. It alludes equally to the scale of motifs in the freshest new on-trend designs. There is nothing boring about these papers. In a bold reimagining of an outdated 80s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Paper, Texture, Wall Coverings, Wallpaper

Party Product Trends: Birmingham Spring Fair

February 6, 2020 By Trend Staff -

The Trend Curve team has gone from one trade show to another since the year began. Today, Leigh Ann Schwarzkopf is at Spring Fair Birmingham. She is trend-spotting many categories, including party products. I spoke with her this morning about her top party-product trend takeaways: Bridal is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial Correspondent, European Trade Fairs, Spring Fair Birmingham, Trend   Tagged With: Balloons, Bridal, Marble, Paper, Party Products, Spring Fair Birmingham

The Practical Side of Paper

September 10, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

Paper is today's on-trend material, and The Trend Curve forecasts that it will remain so for at least the next two years. Products ranging from book-paper birds and papier maché rabbits to tissue-paper blossoms and cardboard signs have been cropping up at trade shows for more than a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: European Trade Fairs, Maison & Objet, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Key Items, Maison & Objet, Paper

I’ve Got a Thing for Lambs

August 7, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

OK, I’ll admit it. With a last name like Lamb I’ve had a predisposition to loving these soft, wooly creatures all of my life—I’ve got a thing for lambs. But you don’t have to be one of my siblings or cousins to recognize that there are more lamb and sheep in the market now than there have ever … [Read more...]

Filed Under: ABC Kids Expo, Atlanta, Christmas World, European Trade Fairs, Kind & Jugend, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Americasmart, Black and White, Christmas, Kids, Paper, Textiles

Feeling Bookish at H.D. Buttercup

July 23, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

Real books are making a comeback. Why? Because it turns out that people like the experience of holding a book in their hands. And lots of people perceive that there is less stress on their eyes when they read ink on paper, vs. on a screen. Now the preference for books is beginning to impact … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Key Items, Paper

Preparing for St. Patrick’s Day 2017

March 16, 2016 By Janice Carlson -

Are you feeling lucky? You will be, if you’re prepared for the wearing of the green next year at this time! St. Patrick’s Day may seem like an inconsequential occasion to some, but it’s actually significant enough to be listed in the top eight holidays for consumer spending, according to the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Color, Retail Trends, Spring Forward™ 2017, Trend   Tagged With: Paper, Spring 2017, St. Patrick's Day

Gift Wrapping Trends from Paperworld

February 11, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

Arona Khan, international gift-wrapping expert, was on-hand at Paperworld to talk about the newest trends in gift wrapping. But even if she hadn't been there, the wrapped presents on display in her seminar area told the story well. Gift wrapping is constantly evolving, with new products and ideas … [Read more...]

Filed Under: European Trade Fairs, Paperworld, Trend   Tagged With: Gift Wrap, Paper

For Trend-Spotting, Ambiente Tops The List

December 31, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

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...]

Filed Under: Ambiente, Trend, Trend Reports   Tagged With: Ambiente, Color, Mixed Media, Paper, Tabletop, Wood Trends

Mixed Media’s Secret Weapons for 2017

November 25, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

The rapid growth of mixed media reveals that this will be among the most powerful, long-term décor directives for the second half of this decade. Consumers are embracing mixed media as a way to differentiate today’s interiors from those of the past. To make the distinction even more pronounced, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Member-Only Posts   Tagged With: High Point Furniture Market, Key Items, Marble, Mixed Media, Mother-of-Pearl, Paper, Semiprecious Stones, Stone, Vellum

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