In a second trend update from The Exclusively Show (which talks place on June 11 and June 12) at the Business Design Centre in London), Phil Pond from Exclusively’s trend forecaster Scarlet Opus has released a pre-show insight into a macro-mood called ‘Reimagine’.
He explained: “Reimagine consumers are focused on the positives. They are an optimistic bunch looking for new ideas, different ways of doing things, and opportunity. They want authenticity, hate waste and consumer excess, and equally any kind of greenwash that misleads on eco, or disguises reality. So, this is all about genuine new ways to do things which honestly benefit the planet and can be celebrated as such.”
“Exclusively has a well-established reputation for predicting the commercial trends in housewares, gift, and small domestic electricals, and this year will be no exception”
Exclusively Chair Will Jones
Phil has also supplied an insight into the materials and shape trends to look out for in 2024/25 and up to five years beyond.
He said: “In terms of shapes, there is a great opportunity to make a statement with bold round shapes, which are playful and confident. Chunky, even spherical, and bubble-like will certainly hit the mark.
“In terms of materials, there is cause to celebrate evidence of mending, recycled product, and imperfections if they can attain their own aesthetic. Visible mending is a positive, as is reinvention, and combinations of recycled materials such as broken glass, imperfect glass, wool, resin, and sewn together fabric.”
Exclusively Chair Will Jones commented: “Exclusively has a well-established reputation for predicting the commercial trends in housewares, gift, and small domestic electricals, and this year will be no exception. Visitors can enjoy trend talks, trend tours for buyers, and displays of exhibitors’ products pre-selected for being particularly ‘on trend’.”
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