(LAS VEGAS) – Aug. 28 – World Market Center Las Vegas, the premier home furnishings showroom and trade complex emerging as the global stage for new product introductions, launched the Summer edition of Style File on its website www.lasvegasmarket.com.
Style File, a video guide hosted by Tym Desanto, the renaissance guy on TV’s popular summer reality series HGTV Design Star, is a preview of next season’s hottest styles and trends, as they were revealed at Las Vegas Market, held July 30 – August 3, 2007.
The recent Las Vegas Market – which is the fastest growing international trade event dedicated to home furnishings – yielded its most impressive mix of quality exhibitors and buyers, more new product introductions, all the latest styles and trends, along with an unprecedented level of energy and excitement among the tens of thousands industry professionals in attendance.
“Las Vegas Market is not only the largest new industry event, but it also flourishing as a vibrant, fashion-forward marketplace where manufacturers are using it as a launching ground for their newest products and collections,” said Dana Andrew, Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations. “There were a number of trend-worthy introductions that took place during our Summer Market, and we wanted to put these styles into a useful context for retailers and designers who desire to stay ahead of the curve.”
World Market Center teamed up with Sphere Trending to identify trend highlights for the year ahead as featured in Style File. Maxine Lauer of Sphere Trending, a well-respected trend and design firm dedicated to converting consumer insights into product innovation, was also a featured speaker as part of the Summer Market’s Trend Series. She outlined many of these looks – and which World Market Center showrooms they could be found in – as part of her fast-paced preview of consumer trends.
Attendees of Las Vegas Market saw 10 home furnishing trends dominate the recent show:
Sweet Natured
White-washed finishes, weathered touches, sweet florals, cut and etched glass, limed oak.
Space Race
Geometric angles, curves with motion, cheeky planetary-inspired designs, futuristic finishes and fabrics.
Florentine Formal
Rich, glowing woods, intricate scrollwork patterns, subtle damask prints, warm finishes for metals.
Function Added
Integrated features, functions that are hidden until needed, surprise and delight elements.
Downsize Me!
Innovative storage solutions, scaled-back sizing, sleek and tailored lines, uncluttered designs.
Artisan
Complex and layered metal finishes, one-of-a-kind items, hand-crafted touches, authentic detailing.
Authentically Green
Sustainable woods, environmentally friendly fabrics, dyes and other materials, natural elements, organic products
Modern Globalization
Key influences are currently coming from Asia, Africa, South America and newest to the scene, Turkey.
A Space of My Own
Sophisticated designs, touches of color, and infusions of fun.
Tradition with a Twist
Updated shapes that retain traditional roots, fun mixed with formality.
The Winter 2008 Las Vegas Market is scheduled for January 28 to February 1, 2008 at World Market Center’s Buildings A, B and Pavilions and tradeshow at the MGM Grand Hotel.
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