With all the color forecasters out there, I feel confident that new developments for Merida product will be right on target with the trends for 2010! For the last couple of weeks I’ve been working towards predicting the future…on color and trends, that is! Not only am I double checking that my Peacock colors will still be in vogue for my bridesmaids next Spring, but I’m also working towards color direction for Merida as we develop products throughout next year. I’ve had the privilege of gathering information from the Color Marketing Group, Wools of New Zealand and a newly formed Design Council that I’ve put together consisting of talented artists in similar fields. With all of these great sources, I’ve been able to formulate my own color and trend direction for new 2010 Merida products!
I started off by collecting visual references in fashion and interior design magazines, and grouping them into their color categories.
Below is a sneak peak of the inspirational boards I’m working on:
It’s said that the fashion world sets the trends for interior design, but I’ve found that the window between the two seems to be getting smaller and smaller. Most of my boards have an equal balance of both. I’d love to hear what colors and trends you’re seeing out there, please feel free to post your findings. I plan to share the final boards, with some additional color combos and trends, in the next week or so.
Used as inspiration for a graphic pattern, or actually applied to a surface for decoration, the peacock feather is in fashion again as it was in the 1920’s. It’s become the new organic-floral pattern for interiors, and the new fur for fashion! It’s bringing the outside-in in exciting ways by adding a touch of elegance and romance with an edgy twist!
I’m a huge fan of the feather. I’m actually incorporating it into my own wedding next Spring. I’ve decided the 1920’s is my theme, and the peacock feather is my inspiration for color. What I love most about the feather is that is has a wonderful palette that can range from rich deep navys to iridescent lime greens, and even hints of purple! These vibrant jewel tones are influencing both the fashion world as well as interior trends. Due to the feather’s complex color and structure, it works best as a pattern when surrounding elements are simplified. Whether it’s the shape of a dress or elements in a room, the forms should compliment and highlight the extravagant plumes!
Matthew Williamson’s textiles are great examples of the peacock trend applied to clean forms and used in many applications. You experience this in his clothing line recently launched at H&M. The silhouette of his dresses are kept clean and seem to echo the flow of his patterns.
He’s carried over the trend from fashion to the home in his new rug pattern – Peacock - designed for the Rug Company. What keeps my interest going is that he’s reinterpreting the form in each product he creates. The colors and movement in his designs evoke an energy that I’m drawn to.
The silhouette of the feather is also a great display of the form. Examples of this can be seen from Ferm Living’s wallpaper, to Anthropologie’s peacock plates, to Thomas Paul’s pillows. It seems as if there are endless ways the motif can be used!
Even though the trend seems to be taking over the design world right now, it’s nice to see how the plume can generate so many ideas. From Prada’s feather skirt, to the blue peacock paint (Benjamin Moore – Galapagos) in this shot from Domino, the trend continues to inspire.
