Christmas might seem like decades away but it took place in February for designers all over Europe as they flocked to
Christmasworld, one of the continent’s largest trade fairs and a true reflection of upcoming trends and not just for the festive season. We were there to spot not only butterflies by the bucket-load but also faux feathered birds and in bright clashing colours which made an appearance at exhibits featuring upcoming interior and décor trends.
They were most prominent at
Surprise Surprise, a showstopping section of the show curated by top European florists Rudi Tuinman and Pascal Koeleman who designed a feast for the senses which, be it a little bit too kitsch and clashing for some tastes, gave a very clear signal for upcoming trends: loud, bright, colourful, optimistic, scattered with butterflies, birds and spring blossoms with pastel blooms frosted in glitter and ruffles. They explained, “Creative thinking nowadays is a must… we’re not simply selling products we’re selling emotions and a lifestyle. The more theatrical and shocking your effect is, the higher the turnover.”
So to tantalise your inner child why not take a leaf out of the designer duo’s book and bag yourself some loud and proud products like the new
feather butterflies, colourful
butterfly brooch pins,
fluffy or sleek flutter feathers and for some seriously loud clashing colours use
Bling it on stickers or
Amazing glitzy wraps which can be used to cover anything and everything in enough dazzling colours to cover the eyes. Top it all off with their selection of
metallic or
bullion wire which comes in a whole range of bright colours to bring the theme through to every element of your design.
“Butterflies are increasingly appearing as a buoyant, happy motif”, says
Elle Décor magazine in their feature listing key trends for
2017, meanwhile trend site
My Design Agenda reckons “while
2016 was all about minimalism, this year will be slightly more fun!” Their take on the year’s looks predict butterflies will shape fashion and interiors bigtime because they’re “a symbol of grace and optimism.”
Our new
feather butterflies are light enough to be glued or wired to any design be it
wristlets for prom-goers, fun hand-tieds going out as gift orders, perched atop your spring plants or among wedding work for the fun bride not afraid of a bit of fun and colour. Or opt for the
white glitter alternative for a subtler touch, and all are available in two sizes.
Browse it all online at
corsagecreations.co.uk, and flick through our
latest catalogue here.
