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By: Leona Gaita

Leona Gaita — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:51:21 +0000

There was an order to the way trends flowed “in the old days” (I started working in the clothing industry in 1983) But now all bets are off, and it’s so much more fun! You can take advantage of a trend, if it works for you,(get your gray fabrics and carpets, sweaters and jeans while they last!) or just go your own way, in both fashion and home design.

I love the new , very feminine and glamorous gray trend. It’s at once both classic, and current. That’s what I look for in a “trend” before I jump on it!

By: juliehoylen

juliehoylen — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:51:59 +0000

Lynne,

I totally agree. Yes car colors have a big influence. Especially since they are decided on so far in advance. From what I understand they work many more years ahead then home and fashion trendspotters.

I’m hoping to have an interview with GM’s Chris Webb about this soon, so stay tuned.

And yes fabric is another place to look- esp. leathers, which obviously have a huge impact on both home and fashion.

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By: Lynne Whiteside

Lynne Whiteside — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 18:30:28 +0000

When I attended the Day School in Berkeley for color (2006), the teacher, JoAnn Day, was able to show us color trends for 2009, and it started with car colors. Then I started to pay attention to new car colors and just recently have noticed how evolved some of these colors are.

Also the textile business, especially fabric, think of the Pollack ads, seem to influence a lot of trends. I feel the trends are decided by people, like JoAnn, who are on many color forums, committees, teachings and more, who are the forefront and decision makers of color trends.

Any opinion. Thanks, Lynne

By: Jane Hall The Voice Of Style

Jane Hall The Voice Of Style — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:25:00 +0000

I think the neutrals have been dominating the palettes of fashion and home since the early nineties, and that fashion tends to lead the way as it is more disposable. The trends in decor are more entrenched as the cost related to change are more restrictive. I personally have never been a great believer in trends as they can make people afraid to trust their own vision.