The Exclusively Show unveils style trends

The Exclusively Show - which takes place on June 13 and June 14 at the Business Design Centre in London - has previewed three big style trends and themes to have on your radar

down-to-earth. Colours have a softness of tone, as if a little out of focus, yet are gently energising and set a determined, timeless mood. Mineral greens, and shades of muted yellow ochre and linen are anchored by dark shades of teal and faded maroon. Much-loved peach blush and topaz tones bring the palette to life.

Modern Stoics

This trend takes a more dystopian view of the future. Yearning for more freedom and autonomy, with greater value placed on integrity and purpose, this world view nevertheless needs to feel protected and secure. Self-reliant realists that are decisive, strategic and with a strong work ethic, Modern Stoics confront problems, and deal with threats directly with composure. Their goal is stability and pragmatism.

The Exclusively Show has a well-established reputation for predicting commercial trends in housewares, gifts, and small domestic electricals. Working with trend forecasting agency Scarlet Opus, the event includes trend talks, trend tours for buyers, and displays of exhibitors’ products pre-selected for being particularly in tune with the themes and styles which will prove popular for Christmas 2023 and into 2024.

With exhibitors already submitting product for the ‘so on trend’ displays at Exclusively, Scarlet Opus director Phil Pond has unveiled three key trends:

The New Protagonists

This trend is deeply into wellbeing and comfort to counter the negatives of the contemporary world. The New Protagonists are into me-time, food, and experiences that make them feel better. Consequently, they are interested in interactions, experiences, brands, products, and services that increase their confidence, reassure them, and make them feel good - and they always consider how products and services can make them feel empowered.

Freethinkers

Freethinkers is a mood and style informed by a new spirit of adventure, which is restless and not craving a return to normal. Delighting in the exciting possibilities of a fresh start, and actively looking for options, situations and brands that allow the abandonment of old routines and habits, Freethinkers is about wanting to rethink the fundamentals of how life works and make transformative choices.

This is not however about high-octane, wild abandon, but is something more relaxed, flowing, and flexible. Design characteristics are ethical, controlled, mature, and

Services, products and brands that can help them in all of this are extremely valuable and the colour and feel is all about a pared-back solid foundation that is rational, grounding, composed, and disciplined. Products should feature natural pigments that are moderate yet boldly felt, communicating steadfastness, and with an almost tangibly earnest presence. A luxe touch can be added via the subdued shine of bronzed gold, and each element is impactive enough to be applied as a solid mono colour.

Commenting on the emphasis placed upon trend forecasting at the Show, Exclusively Chair Will Jones said: “Knowing what consumers want next enables suppliers and buyers to source more of what will sell. It helps de-risk buying for retailers, informs and inspires merchandising, and helps retailers be the best they can be and enjoy a more certain future.

“It’s great for both exhibitors and visitors to get some preview insight into the top trends ahead of the event itself. It ensures that Exclusively is as ever a real showcase of the absolute best and most current housewares, gifts, and small domestic electrical products in the industry.”

What: Exclusively Show

Where: Business Design Centre, Islington

When: June 13-14

Call: 0121 237 1130

Visit: www.exclusivelyshows.co.uk