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May 25, 2017

4 Home Furnishings & Fashion Trends to Watch for in 2017

I’m thrilled to have once again attended the High Point Market, the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, located in High Point, North Carolina. It’s really incredible how trends manage to make their way across categories that are seemingly diverse, like fashion and home décor, but in reality have a lot more in common than they do different! Be it the era that inspiration is derived from, the color, the fabrication, or even overall motif or exotic locale, it’s easier than ever to find parallels between the two, making wearing and living with corresponding concepts quite effortless. Below I’ve listed four trends spotted at the High Point Market that have some evident fashion tie-ins.

Gilded Age

A thin layer of gold provides a gilt look, which was the most common metal hue found on a variety of pieces at the market, ranging from framing to sconces, bar carts and coffee tables alike. From a fashion perspective, the fine, minimalist delicate gold jewelry trend is 100% on par with the Gilded Age aesthetic.
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June 16, 2016

What’s Old is New Again When it Comes to Home Furnishings Fashions

by Julia DiNardo

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There’s no denying that the old, imperfect, interior objects of yore are certainly having a moment. Paint-stripped cabinets, semi-rusty cannisters, and vintage lighting solutions are the look de rigueur, which you should expect to see a plethora of in-stores now. I once again traveled to the High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina, known as the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world, to get the scoop on the most important trends for this industry, and saw heaps of both vintage and new but aesthetically retro objets de art for the spring 2016 season. Petrified wood has found its way into everything from lamp bases to tables, stools, and freestanding works of art, while the “it” exoskeleton to hang in your home as decor is that of a turtle shell – who knew?

The turn of the 19th century is alive and well, popular in all categories, along with global remnants from the far east, be it a tattered rug, carved horse head bookends, or teak window treatments. The most visible decade trending in the market is the 1950s; the “mid-century” look is sticking around for at least a few more seasons, evident in its color palette, modest furniture silhouettes, and space-age adornments. Succulents are also an integral part of interior design flora, with dozens of planter options spotted at the market, including some that sprout of of a table or eclectically hang on the wall.

See the slideshow above for nine examples of hot ticket items at the market in the home furnishings and décor categories for this 2016 season.

November 6, 2014

Spring 2015 Home Furnishings & Decor Trendspotting at The High Point Market

by Julia DiNardo


	
			TREND: CRYSTALS -- here, there, everywhere! From coasters to table lamps and chandeliers, the home sector has been "crystallized" just as much as the trend has infiltrated the jewelry scene. 

			
			TREND: STINGRAY -- real or faux, this exotic skin design is subtle yet identifiable, and has steadily gained in popularity not such for small leather goods and accessories but as great decor options for the home.

			
			TREND: ETHNIC EMBROIDERY -- it's not necessarily a newcomer to the design scene, yet beautifully designed and executed embroidery, seen here on pillows, sets a sophisticated yet comfortable tone for both the home and fashion categories. 

			
			TREND: RE-PURPOSED DIY - Thanks to Pinterest and Etsy, DIY for fashion & home is stronger, and easier than ever. I loved the mixing of both worlds via this Performance Art Collection Featuring Sunbrella® Fabrics bracelet that re-imagined a fabric used for the home with much greater design possibilities.

			
			TREND: BRUSH STROKE DESIGNS -- this was huge in fashion this past year (think Celine, and many, many knock-offs of its painterly prints), so it makes sense that the loose brush stroke design will also appear on other canvases, found here via temporary wallpaper by Tempaper.

			
			TREND: PAINTED WOOD -- especially in silver, this is extremely of-the-moment in jewelry, and looks great as part of a home's decor element. An accent of color seems to work best, with all-over hues appearing most popular in faceted shapes. 

			
			TREND: (CRUELTY-FREE) ANIMAL DECOR -- the "it" moment for actual taxidermy has come and gone, and now we look to natural and synthetic materials for our critter fix. In fashion, the faux version of fur is extremely popular for coats, vests, bags and even shoes, while animal graphics on tees & sweatshirts has really taken off, and is no longer just for the kiddies. 

			
			TREND: VICTORIAN FASHION -- turn of (last century) fashion, seen on the runways and in accessories such as lace-up boots and even ornate mourning dress, currently the subject of an exhibit at The Met. For home, the era translates via heritage pieces popular in that period, such as exquisitely-made leather trunks, chairs, and sofas.

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Good design is acknowledged universally, irregardless of where and through what medium it can be found. Although there are stark differences between my resident world of fashion and the home furnishings and décor categories, they possess a surprising amount of similarities when it comes to inspiration, trends, and silhouettes. I traveled to the High Point Market in High Point, North Carolina to scope out the latest and greatest from the design world of this storied market, established over 100 years ago and known as the largest home furnishings industry trade show in the world.

With over 2000 exhibitors and 180 buildings full of goods for spring 2015, I knew that it was impossible to take it all in, so I set my ambitions on discovering the coolest trends and items which seamlessly transitioned into the trends also happening right now in fashion. See the slideshow above for eight examples and descriptions of what to expect, come spring 2015 for home furnishings and decor…as well as fashion!

Photos by Chris Ciaverella

October 17, 2014

Fashion Pulse Flash: The Latest in Fashion, Bridal, & Activewear

by Julia DiNardo

I had taken a break from covering the bridal market due to how incredibly overwhelmed I had been with my own nuptials, but decided to come out of hibernation only for Bhldn! The Spring 2015 bridal trends certainly work in Grecian draping and embroidery to perfection, in a variety of styles that include strapless, caped, draped, cap-sleeved, and more. From vintage-inspired to decidedly modern, there are great well-curated options for every kind of bride, venue, and ambiance. Some of my favorite were the Catherine Deane gowns that Bhldn carries (look at the detailing on the back of this one!), but I also couldn’t resist some of the gorgeous accessories, ranging from delicate evening bags to heels, sashes, hair adornments, and a plethora of sparkly crystal jewelry.