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Last week\u2019s Interwoven trade show in High Point showed new directions for textiles \u2014 directions that speak to broader themes shaping the entire home furnishings industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Julie A. Palm<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The biannual Interwoven<\/a> trade show in High Point probably isn\u2019t on the calendar of most lighting showrooms. But the fabrics, leathers and trims shown there find their way into upholstery, drapery, pillows and other accessories, helping to define the look of interiors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, we popped into the show last week to get a sense of design directions that will influence lighting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few things were clear and reinforce directions we saw at the High Point Market in April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Trend trajectories, in general, are slowing down.<\/strong> I think there are a few reasons for this. First, with a stagnant housing market, people aren\u2019t moving as often, and we know moving into a new home prompts purchases of new furniture and accessories, along with a chance for people to refresh their style. Second, we\u2019re seeing a backlash against \u201cfast fashion\u201d and the idea of consumption for consumption\u2019s sake. If you\u2019re buying products built to last, you\u2019re more concerned with timelessness than trends. Third, with an uncertain economy \u2013  and rising costs from things like tariffs and energy \u2013 manufacturers are more reluctant to take big risks with product lines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luxury fabric producer Kravet<\/a> showcased a host of new designs, including modern, clean looks from designer partner Caroline Cecil in its showroom, as well its \u201cHouse of Small Prints\u201d with soft, vintage-vibed prints and a collection of rich chenilles available in 50 colors. But David Lappert Sr., vice president of sales, noted that the company also displayed a wall of classic designs from the company\u2019s family of brands, which include Lee Jofa<\/a>, Brunschwig & Fils<\/a>, GP & J Baker<\/a> and Donghia<\/a>. That wall of timeless bestsellers will continue to be a part of the showroom going forward, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Traditional looks are having a resurgence<\/strong>, though traditional looks are updates on what\u2019s come before, including whimsical tapestries like those from Skye Moda, which made its debut at the show. Florals are getting updates, too, with ethereal, dreamier looks and \u201cgrandma\u201d vibes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tapestries, including this mermaid-themed one from Skye Modal, are part of a shift to more traditional fabrics.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Colors continue to warm.<\/strong> Cool grays and stark whites continue to recede from the marketplace but generally aren\u2019t being replaced by brights. Instead, we\u2019re seeing warm,  welcoming and sometimes worn gold, green and brown shades. J. Donald Frail at Silk Crafts Inc. called the company\u2019s current featured palette as \u201chappy colors,\u201d with warm corals and browns; vintage-y, faded blues; and soft, fresh greens. The whites in its showcased palette are tinged with taupe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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These yellows and greens at Vanelli were part of an overall warming of the fabric color palette we saw at Interwoven.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2022 Textural interest.<\/strong> Lappert says Kravet\u2019s customers are asking for \u201ca lot of real plush textures,\u201d which add depth, in particular, to solid patterns. Throughout the show, vendors showcased sumptuous velvets and chenilles, with varying piles adding even more visual and tactile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bold patterns draw the eye to these introductions from Threadology, but the texture of the cut velvet is also part of the story.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

 During Interwoven, trend forecasting and consumer insights company Future Snoops (FS) gave marketgoers an overview of what they call Spring\/Summer 2027 Home Shifts \u2014 the trends at wholesale that will make their way into consumer products next year and how those are rooted in fabric introductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll see how they tie into the trends I noted above and how the four are linked:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. The direction FS deems Exhale<\/strong> is a reimagined coastal direction, with pared-back forms. It\u2019s elegant, it\u2019s distilled and never kitschy or cliched. \u201cIt\u2019s a more harmonious movement \u2014 those blues, the greens that make you feel comforted,\u201d says Jaye Anna Mize, vice president of advisory and partnerships for FS. \u201cSo, it\u2019s less about being kind of beachy, if you will, and more about being a little bit aquatic. There\u2019s a quiet and tranquility to it.\u201d In the home, this translates to less visual noise and more meditative spaces, FS predicts. Fitting fabrics included sun-washed florals and tumbled stripes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. The home shift that FS calls Swift<\/strong> is also influenced by the shore, but think European coastal villages and a more masculine nautical feel. \u201cIt\u2019s kind of a crazy \u2018Mad Man-esque\u2019 meets the beach,\u201d Mize says. How does this apply to the home? FS says to look for living spaces influenced by boutique hotels and coastal villas, with a focus on architectural details as much as d\u00e9cor. Fabric representations include tailored checks and plaids, and updated stripes in medium browns and neutrals.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The direction called Combe<\/strong> is storied, with an emphasis on the land (natural dyes for instance), craft and heritage. Combe ties directly into movement away from disposable decor and updates the \u201cmass-market farmhouse\u201d look with a more \u201crustic romanticism,\u201d FS says. \u201cThere\u2019s an authenticity conversation that\u2019s really happening for consumers,\u201d Mize says. \u201c\u2026 Everybody is playing in the lanes of traditional, so this is the next evolution of that, where it\u2019s really mixing and merging different types of heritage, making it feel more personal.\u201d In fabrics this means, vintage feels, including florals at every scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Revive<\/strong> is a reaction to an age of automation, with a focus nature and craft and an appreciation of imperfections and longevity. Think weathered textures and earthy, rich color palettes. In the home this means raw, unfinished surfaces that wear over time, adding to their character. From an upholstery standpoint, Revive embraces aged leathers, as well as natural and woven textiles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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