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Author: Emily

Vintage Vibes

By Cathy Schneider, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Color Theory

While the appeal of retro is not necessarily new news, we continue to see it popping up at tradeshows and trendspotting. At the most recent High Point furniture market, vintage vibes were strong – especially with patterns and soft goods.

These layered fabrics felt fresh yet familiar – we can just picture them adding the perfect accent to a cool, cozy home.

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60’s & 70’s Chic

By Lonnie Johnson, Sphere Trending Market Analyst

Forward fashion that looks back to an era of simplicity and fun with easy lines and tons of color.  Pantone suggests it’s all about transformation and imagination. “Colors for NYFW Spring 2024 inspire feeling of release.” (Leatrice Eiseman, Executive director of the Pantone Color Institute) While the colors are rooted in nostalgia, they have been reimaged with a more modern feel.

This fashion trend conjures up disco party vibes and memories of sitcoms and movies of the time.  Remember Mrs. Roper from Three’s Company and of course the classic Saturday Night Fever movie?

As fashion is often the preview for what’s new in home design, we are also seeing the resurgence of retro styling in home decor that inspires feelings of nostalgia. Think Boho Chic Vibe or Mid-Century Modern. So, take a step back in time as the past continues to inspire how we live, how we dress and how we adapt and change with the times.

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Retro Auto

By Lori Salem, Sphere Trending Market Research & Trend Analyst

This one was close to home! We visited the North American International Auto Show in Detroit this September to track new vehicle trends, along with lifestyle and design stories.

One new concept that caught our eye was the Ford Bronco Heritage Edition, sporty and fun with a playful stripe that carried inside and out. We could see this parked outside some of the new home trends we’ve been tracking as well!

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Retro Tech

By Mandi Mankvitz, Sphere Trending President of Possibilities

We expanded our tech coverage this year to include IFA Berlin, the “world’s largest consumer electronics and home appliances tradeshow”. Interestingly, we found that the future of tech included quite a bit of nostalgia.

One notable find was the “Retro Collection” from Gorenje that featured retro colors and VW Bus styling.

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Grandmas & Groceries

By Emily Siwek, Sphere Trending Trend Futurist, Director of Architectural Design

This month we’re showcasing some of our recent travels and especially the undercurrent of nostalgia that remains strong in everything from design trends to technology.

Like the satisfaction of a full pantry, our latest trendspotting in Paris was filled with simple, nostalgic items you might find in a retro kitchen.

At Merci, the current exhibit At My Grandma’s featured pantry staples as motif – from hot water bottles and crocheted milk cartons to tinned foods.

This aligns with Summer’s Tomato Girl aesthetic shifting to the new Grocery Girl look for Fall and beyond.

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