In collaboration with TrendBible, Autumn Fair, which takes place until tomorrow at the NEC Birmingham, hosted two presentations focusing of key lifestyle trends for home, gifting and celebration.
Naomi Pollard, head of publications at TrendBible, opened the trends programme with ‘Home and lifestyle trends for 2024’ with an overview of four key macro trends that carry through the year – The great renovation; Meta discovery; Democratising domesticity; and Inherent in nature.
The great renovation sees households undertaking a shift where the home becomes a sanctuary. Blended families need more flexibility and continued focus moves towards a more carbon neutral future. Textile is key, the impact of colours take effect, with apricots and dark browns injecting warmth.
Four SS24 trends were also introduced – Avatar lounge; Natural balance; Memory collectors; and space to heal. Naomi outlined the latter, which sits at the intersection of self-care and sustainability. Comfort is found in minimalism and softness, which sits alongside frugality with a pastel colour palette.
Looking ahead to AW24/25, Naomi introduced Soul searching; The last forest; High vibe; and rework. Rework touches on functional interiors, future proofing and playful utility. Colour blocked cook and dine products give a chic canteen vibe, while diding experiences are low-key and casual.
The afternoon trend session – ‘TrendBible’s AW24 gifting and celebration trends’ – gave insight into two trends – Modern love and retracing roots. Modern Love follows the resurgence of goth culture with a glamorous twist with lavish dinners and extravagant parties. The trend features dark humour and profanity, with bold pink and red stripes, lips and heart patterns.
TrendBible’s AW24 festive trend – Retracing roots – brings a sense of connection. Traditional carved wooden ornaments are designed to be passed through generations. The spotlight on Eastern Europe influences pattern and illustration with folk inspired florals. The palette is rich with berry tones, classic reds and greens sit alongside burgundy, gold and pale pink.
