Color Forecast: Natural Embrace 04/01/2009
“As we enter a new decade, the importance of sustainability is still at the forefront,” said The Color Association's Leslie Harrington. “The concept of eco-friendly as a trend is replaced with the belief that it is a responsibility.” Gardening has emerged as America's No.1 hobby and farmers markets and shopping at whole foods stores are gaining in popularity, Harrington...
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Color Forecast: Radical Rules 04/01/2009
“In today's challenging economic climate you need colors and designs that are fresh and exciting to get the consumer's attention and to get them to buy,” said The Trend Curve's Michelle Lamb. “The best defense against slow sales is innovative designs.” Benjamin Moore's 2010 Color Pulse palette titled Ingenuity is about passion, creativity, free-form perspectives, redef...
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Color Forecast: Great Escape! 04/01/2009
The visible effects of the uncertainty of the times are also playing out in palettes that reveal the need to take a mental or physical break from the here and now. This translates into hues that breathe exoticism and luxury. According to Benjamin Moore's 2010 Color Pulse, a palette titled The New Luxury explores this concept.
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Color Forecast: Safe Haven 04/01/2009
“Historically, when money is tight and there is a concern for the longevity of a given color, people have a tendency to play it safe with neutrals,” said Leatrice Eiseman, Pantone Color Institute's executive director In general, that usually applies to bigger ticket items like large furnishings and carpeting, she said, but “nevertheless, neutrals will continue to be an import...
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Market Square to debut Unique Boutique during High Point Market 03/30/2009
MMPI High Point will launch of a new featured area in its Market Square building designed to cater to the growing number of designers and upper-end retailers that shop the High Point Market.
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Video: 2009 Styles & Trends 03/23/2009
Jenny Heinzen York takes a look at some of the top trends for 2009. This short video covers the style highlights from the winter market season and offers an exclusive look at which products are the most on-trend this year.
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