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| 'Tis The Season™: 2010-2011  You also get 11 remarkable new trends that span the spectrum from classic to cute. Each Trend Card reveals a concise, bullet-point story about the patterns, textures and details of the trend. Then we show you the colors—indicating volume, accent and fashion-forward recommendations—so you have all the inspiration you need to create your assortment. Complete with our generous 5 1/4-inch x 5 1/4-inch paint-on-paper colors, portable mini-deck and full-color Trend Cards, 'Tis The Season 2010 - 2011 will tell you everything you need to know about upcoming Holiday materials, motifs and, of course, colors. Order now: Subscribers (click here) to The Trend Curve pay just $395 and Non-subscribers (click here) $495. Trend Album™: Ambiente 2009 They found that color’s evolution was a principal engine driving newness. For example, Purple led the way in a huge trend that took on multiple values and personalities. Blue made another major statement. But unlike previous years when the emphasis was on Turquoise or Aqua, emerging Navy focused all eyes on deeper and darker values. Neutrals were not immune to change, either. Although the popularity of Gray eclipsed every other neutral, Black took bold steps forward. It did not do so in whimsical roles à la the Black-and-White era of 2006. Instead, Black favored situations that could be characterized as sophisticated or even dramatic. At the same time, Brown made a play for more market share—one that could be met with success as early as 2010. Trend Album™ Ambiente 2009 is your complete guide to all of the key trends showcased at this market. Order it now as it's priced at just $345 for Subscribers to The Trend Curve and $445 for Non-Subscribers.
Trend Album™ Christmasworld 2009 Shipped on CD-ROM (or immediate Digital Download -- save $25 and Shipping & Handling) Christmasworld in Frankfurt, Germany is the go-to show for international color and design trends in Holiday décor and trim. This year, nearly 29,500 buyers from around the globe had their choice of products from 965 exhibitors from 38 countries. While these numbers represented a slight decline from last year, there were still plenty of new introductions, and there was more than enough optimism, to go around. Metallics drove part of the newness. The freshest ones distanced themselves from typical Gold and Silver, and they often toned down as they did so. These subtle metallics factored into an emphasis on sophisticated neutrals that embraced all values and many personalities. Shifts in color were nothing short of electrifying. Ultra-deep hues and soft pales created a new visual landscape. And color families were also on the move, especially Blues and Purples. Texture had an unprecedented role that impacted hard and soft materials with equal emphasis. This included small-scale elements, layering and matte/ luster contrast. Surface designs ranging from tried-and-true to unexpected were updated via this new penchant for texture. That included themes with am dressed-up point of view, which was on the rise. Also ascending: whimsy. In these challenging economic times it stands to reason that the world would want Holiday décor that brings a smile. Trend Album™ Christmasworld 2009 is your definitive guide to all of the trends showcased at this event. Illustrated with 185 photos in more than 105 pages, this report is the Christmas season resource you must own. Order it now as it's priced at just $375 for Subscribers to The Trend Curve and $475 for Non-Subscribers (either can save $25 + shipping and handling by choosing the "Digital Download" option which will allow you to have it in minutes on your computer desktop).
Trend Album™: Maison & Objet, January 2009 Shipped on CD-ROM (or immediate Digital Download -- save $25 and Shipping & Handling) Maison & Objet in Paris, France is known as a destination trade fair for newness and innovation. In spite of a slow-down in the worldwide economy, this show still delivered in many ways. Color, for example, saw significant shifts. It brought about a renewed focus on both ends of the color-value spectrum. Texture was also in play. An interest in tiny textures and an updated approach to distressing challenged luster’s dominance of surface effects. As a result, materials from ceramic to fabric felt as though they had been reinvented. If there was an area where evolution did not seem as quick it was motifs. Still, there were new directions to consider. For example, eco was taking on pattern considerations. There were also designs that spoke to a chaotic approach to design. And a Bohemian tone was incoming, especially for textiles. All this to say that Maison & Objet confirmed its reputation as a trend-spotting venue once again. All of the details of these dramatic changes have been chronicled for you in trend headlines, bullet points and more than 130 images in this Trend Album report at just $345 for Subscribers to The Trend Curve and $445 for Non-Subscribers (either can save $25 + shipping and handling by choosing the "Digital Download" option). Trend Album™: Heimtextil 2009 Shipped on CD-ROM (or immediate Digital Download -- save $25 and Shipping & Handling) Heimtextil, the world's largest trade fair for home textiles, is held in Frankfurt, Germany each January. This event offers building after building of upholstery fabrics, bath towels and rugs, sheets, table linens, toss pillows, throws, curtains and more. That's why buyers from around the world keep Heimtextil on their must-see list of fairs. The Trend Curve™ was there, scouring the market for the latest in textiles, color and pattern trends. Under the guidance of acclaimed trend forecaster, Michelle Lamb, our experienced trend analysts identified the best looks and styles and then put it all together for you in our new Trend Album Heimtextil 2009. Even if you were able to make it to the world's largest home textile fair this month, here's some of what you'll discover in our new Trend Album and be guaranteed you'll see all the trends:
This timely report is filled with the best color and design trends from Heimtextil. It is formatted in easy-to-use trend headlines plus supporting bullet points. We always include lots of images to show you the trends; more than 100 of them await you in our Trend Album Heimtextil 2008. Trend Album™ Heimtextil 2009 is priced at $345 ($325 for Digital Download) for subscribers to our core trend publication. If you do not yet subscribe to The Trend Curve, the price is $445 ($425 for Digital Download). But if you order 1 or 2 years of The Trend Curve when you purchase this Trend Album, you can enjoy the lower pricing reserved for our subscriber family!
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