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...]
Fourth of July Influences on Décor and Food
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...]
Trend Spotting at Maison & Objet
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...]
Kids’ Trends at Las Vegas Market
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...]
Pets, the Pandemic and Holiday Décor
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...]
Petite Friture’s Immersive Product Launch in Paris
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...]
Brilliant Lighting from Original BTC
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...]
Modular Seating Goes Outdoors
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...]
Treats Are Shaping Up
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...]
Carved Textures at Ambiente 2015
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...]