December 2024 / New Meanings


Located throughout the world, the Trendease Team continues to deliver our subscribers around the globe must-know market information and inspiration straight to their computer screens.

In this edition, we explore trends shaping the future of home fashion and interiors, as well as acknowledge long-standing crafts being carried forward to future generations. From Maison&Objet’s Sur/Reality theme blending twisted imagination with consumer appeal, to innovative textiles showcasing regeneration, and bold tributes to historical movements reimagined through design, discover how craftsmanship, daring aesthetics, and eco-friendly innovation are driving the industry forward. Get inspired with the December edition!

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REPORTING TO INSPIRE,
Jennifer Castoldi,
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Features and Articles

Jennifer's December Diaries

London — This vibrant installation celebrates fearless trailblazers, honoring the enduring spirit of Suffragette activism. Bold flags and a custom rug reflect courage and change, while textiles inspired by historical protest garments adorn the walls, the space combined powerful symbols of empowerment with unique design, creating an immersive tribute to resilience and transformative creativity.

BABEL © Studio Printemps

Maison&Objet Trend: Sur/Reality

Paris — In January, Maison&Objet will explore the resurgence of Surrealism through the Sur/Reality trend theme, blending fantasy, humor, and creativity to offer alternative, jubilant realities. This celebration of a century of Surrealism presents unexpected objects and dreamlike settings, drawing on emotional, unconscious connections rather than logic, appealing to consumers' desire for the extraordinary.

Francois Delclaux

Contemporary Surrealism

Paris — To discover the latest trends, visitors to M&O can look to the ever-rich and inspiring selections that Delclaux and Leriche will present at What’s New in Retail and What’s New in Decor respectively, as well as What’s New in Hospitality by Julien Sebban; with a selection of products and dedicated scenarios, they will provide an insight into the needs of professionals.

Polymorphic Creativity

London/Paris — The 2025 Designer of the Year is celebrated for a multifaceted creative journey spanning design, fashion, and interiors. Renowned for bold yet versatile works, her designs balance experimentation with functionality. Drawing on raw materials and imagination, her iconic pieces inspire premium spaces and bridge collectible art with accessible design worldwide.

Birke-Katharina Weber

The Power of Three

Worldwide — Discover the future of textiles here in three university contest winners who will be featured at Heimtextil 2025. One project uses recycled yarns and biomimicry to create circular sound absorbers. Another explores light and space through sustainable woven textiles. The third developed eco-friendly dyes from fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyeing methods in the textile industry.

A motif made from hair

That's Made of What?!

Milan — Using unique materials transforms mundane objects, infusing them with meaning and cause for reflection. From hair meticulously applied to tableware, transcending its original context, to a wall mural of tea representing rituals embodying slowness and contemplation, these creations invite us to reimagine everyday elements. They elevate ordinary items into art, fostering deeper connections.

Beauty Underfoot

London — These graphics celebrate London’s intricate street covers as vibrant industrial art. Neon rubbings transform functional city elements into bold, detailed prints that highlight hidden urban beauty. This series invites us to reimagine overlooked details as exceptional design woven into the city’s fabric. The V&A has even acquired some for its permanent collection.

The King's Sequins

London — The CHANEL and The King's Foundation Métiers d'art Embroidery Fellowship nurtures next-generation artisans. Students explore embroidery's rich history and create exquisite works inspired by Highgrove's gardens. The program celebrates craftsmanship, creativity, and the cultural significance of embroidery. Here you can delve into 50+ intricate works and you will never look at a sequin in the same way again.