Embroidery, or its look, was everywhere at the recent Showtime decorative-textiles market. That means consumers can expect to see lots of embroidered look on sofas, chairs, ottomans and cushions at retail in the second half of 2016. The types of designs featured will be diverse. Subjects will range … [Read more...]
The Future of Metallic
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...]
The New Western Style
Take a look at the latest runway fashion and it's easy to see that a new western style is percolating for 2016's warmer seasons. Even bridal designers are embracing the look. While you'll recognize the same tiny florals, denim fabrics, skinny ties, statement belt buckles and silver jewelry, … [Read more...]
Kids, Cats and Dogs
One of the most-popular memes from 2015 has been puppies running, playing or swarming over babies or toddlers. Another big theme: dogs and cats together. Even though conventional wisdom holds that cat and dog “siblings” fight, You-Tube seems to have proven that this isn’t really true. Dogs and cats … [Read more...]
Faux Bois
The term faux bois is from the French "false wood." You may have noticed the look in printed, woven or cut surfaces over the past year or so, as woodgrain-like designs have become one of décor's go-with-anything companions. At the recent Showtime textiles market, a new crop of designs with a … [Read more...]
Escher Echo
Geometric motifs have been so hot for so long that consumers have started to tire of them. That's why product designers have been looking for a new approach that will keep them fresh and, just as importantly, salable. One important new direction that surfaced at the Showtime textiles market was … [Read more...]
Incoming Trend: Boho Vibe
The Showtime textiles market is all about fabrics that furniture buyers select to cover the chairs, sofas and cushions that will appear at the next High Point furniture market. Fabrics debuting at the just-past December Showtime will be found on furniture-company showroom floors in April, of next … [Read more...]
Get The Drift?
Ombré effects and other types of gradient looks were on-trend at this month's Showtime upholstery textiles market. They were shown as drifting color, creating visual texture in grounds or in figures. Sometimes they appeared in both, creating optic effects. Gradients were also present in designs … [Read more...]
An Asian Sensibility
The market had been toying with Asian looks for several seasons by the time the April High Point furniture market sparked mainstream interest in the style. During the October market, lots of companies had jumped on board. Asian sensibilities were on a tear, building upon an installed base that had … [Read more...]
Dinosaur Invasion!
A recent influx of new dinosaur films and apps has triggered an increase in the number of dinosaur shapes and motifs emerging for home interiors over the past few months. They have appeared in new products at both domestic and international trade fairs, like NY NOW, Maison & Objet, International … [Read more...]