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Paola Lenti + Campana Brothers = Sustainability With Artistry

November 20, 2022 By Elaine Markoutsas -

Wandering through Paola Lenti’s popups during Salone del Mobile in Milan is like being transported into a visual wonderland drenched in explosive color and irresistible touch-me textures. It simply takes your breath away. Lenti is a masterful maestra of weaves. With a magnificent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editorial Correspondent, European Trade Fairs, International Trade Fairs, Salone del Mobile, Sustainability, Trend   Tagged With: Campana Brothers, Color, Design, Milan Design Week, Paola Lenti, Salone del Mobile, Shape, Sustainability, Textiles, Texture, Trendcurveteam

Fourth of July Influences on Décor and Food

July 3, 2022 By Trend Staff -

With the Fourth of July at hand, it’s time to look at how popular décor and food trends are being incorporated into Independence Day plans. The National Retail Federation's Annual 2022 Independence Day Spending Survey, conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, reveals that 84% of Americans … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Trend, Trend Spotting   Tagged With: Fourth of July, Pattern, Red White and Blue, Shape

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

Kids’ Trends at Las Vegas Market

April 19, 2021 By Michelle Lamb -

At the April Las Vegas Market, the latest directions for kids’ products looked fresh and fabulous. COLOR Kids are always drawn to bright colors. In Las Vegas, however, bright color stories were delivered in more nuanced ways. In some cases, color application included watercolor, gradient or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Trend   Tagged With: Color, Kids, Las Vegas Market, Pattern, Rainbows, Shape, Space, Trendcurveteam

Pets, the Pandemic and Holiday Décor

March 26, 2021 By Michelle Lamb -

Pets, especially dogs and cats, are trending as a topic in fourth-quarter seasonal décor. Why? Because for many consumers, they were already valued members of the family. They truly deserved a role for the Holidays. During the pandemic, pets have become even more important. These furry companions … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Michelle Lamb, Trend, Trend Spotting   Tagged With: Cats, Christmas, Dogs, Halloween, Harvest, Pets, Shape, Thanksgiving, Trendcurveteam

Petite Friture’s Immersive Product Launch in Paris

September 9, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

Petite Friture is among our favorite design-driven companies because their products are so innovative. So, when The Trend Curve was invited to an intimate dinner at their Paris showroom to celebrate the launch of their first tableware collection, Succession, I jumped at the chance. I’m glad I did. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: European Trade Fairs, Maison & Objet, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Ceramic, Maison & Objet, Porcelain, Shape, Texture

Brilliant Lighting from Original BTC

January 21, 2016 By Michelle Lamb -

On the eve of the next Maison & Objet trade fair in Paris, the timing seems perfect for a look back at some of The Trend Curve’s favorite pieces from the September event. Hatton, a lighting group from Original BTC, was among the best debuts of the fair. The Hatton lighting collection is truly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: European Trade Fairs, Maison & Objet, Michelle Lamb, Trend   Tagged With: Bone China, Facets, Lighting, Shape, White

Modular Seating Goes Outdoors

October 5, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

After more than 30 years out of the spotlight, sectional seating returned to home interiors a couple of years ago. Since then the number of consumers embracing the style and flexibility they provide has grown steadily. Now sectionals are drifting from family rooms to the patio and deck. One of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Casual Market Chicago, Trend   Tagged With: Functionality, Key Items, Outdoor Living, Shape

Treats Are Shaping Up

April 22, 2015 By Trend Staff -

The International Home + Housewares Show was held in Chicago on March 7-9. At this year's event, novelty shapes for both frozen-treat molds and ice cubes ruled, according to Editorial Correspondent Julie Smith Vincenti. Look below for some of The Trend Curve’s favorite new shapes from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Member-Only Posts   Tagged With: Color, Housewares Show, Key Items, Shape, Silicone, Spring/Summer

Carved Textures at Ambiente 2015

February 25, 2015 By Michelle Lamb -

Ambiente, held annually in Frankfurt Germany is a huge consumer-goods fair. With over 4,800 exhibitors displaying their newest and best products, it is also a great place to spot emerging and developing trends. At the 2015 event, texture was a hot topic for materials of all kinds. One texture with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Ambiente, European Trade Fairs, Trend   Tagged With: Ambiente, Ceramic, Glass, Shape, Texture

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