Apparel- As a trend on the runways for spring 2010 ready-to-wear collections, vogue has pointed out (and we agree) that neutral tones and patterns will gain popularity and be a full blown trend by 2012. Neutral tones were features in such collections as: Calvin Klein, Donna Karen, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, and Michael Kors.
- As we move into the digital age, developments in digital printing of paper are being adapted more and more for the textile market. Inkjet textile printing is growing while growth in analog textile printing remains inactive. As digital print technologies improve offering faster production and larger cost-effective print runs, digital printing will grow to become the technology that provides the majority of the world’s printed textiles.
- In jewelry, small, dainty, and classy are popular trends. Earthy and natural tones are reoccurring, especially blues and ocean-inspired colors. Gold paired with a solid blue is special, and pretty, yet not too flashy or overwhelming. “Simple, subtle jewelry never goes out of style.”- Durable and long lasting materials such as hard leather or industrial accessories add to bags, tops, and jeans to leave a lasting impression. The color blue, again, extremely popular and eye-catching, brings an interesting element.
- We saw many patterns of leather appearing in popularity, such as snakeskin and chevron-shaped prints; all in neutral color schemes and tones. Different gradients of naturals and nature inspired patterns are very reoccurring in both apparel and accessories. Browns, creams, and rusts are the most commonly colored patterns and prints.
Interior- Screen prints are becoming popular for home décor in lamps, pillows, and even pieces of furniture adding a new and interesting touch to everyday items. Inspirations from things in nature, such as animals and plants, are seen literally screen-printed on to pieces of interior decoration.
- In home interior fabric patterns, our research showed us many varieties of (again) nature-inspired, earthy, and neutral graphics. Prints of dandelions, mimosa vines, and simple shaped patterns are compiled to create simplicity and class.
- This same idea of taking something you already have and making it new again, is reoccurring in interior as well as apparel. Ads from Houebeautiful show us popularity in patchwork prints. Patterns out of a combination of several different printed fabrics make a refreshed new look in any home interior.
- Another common interior trend includes printed rugs. Paisley inspired patterns in tonal colors, still neutral and not flashy, are popular. Adding warmth and focus pieces to your home interior is important.
- One new and cool idea seen in home trends is wallpaper inspired by sky-themed photos. This interesting idea makes an everyday thing unique and unusual; a cool new way to spice up your walls.
- Also in popular pattern forecasting, there is an abundance of small printed fabrics. Yes, items with prints will still be popular, but their graphics will be of a smaller scale.
- Bringing the outside environment inside to your home is important in these earth-based trends. Turquoise, blue, and green-patterned walls, rugs, and furniture pieces are popular. Blue is also a calming color, which will be popular in a financially stressful time.
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