What’s Trending Now: All About ICFF 2019 In New York City

2 more days and we’re in for this big New York event!

Over 900 exhibitors from across the globe showcase the newest frontier of what’s best and what’s next for luxury interior design to more than 38,000 attendees in the design industry. And today, ‘What’s Trending Now‘ signature decided to explore this event!

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Expanding with the market it serves, ICFF has more than doubled in the past three editions and become more international in composition.

ICFF annually lures those in determined pursuit of design’s timely truths and latest trends to an encyclopedic exhibition of up-to-the-moment offerings, as well as a series of fascinating, fun, edifying programs and a packed schedule of exhibits and features.

The 2019 edition of ICFF is just around the corner. From Sunday, May 19 to Tuesday, May 21, ICFF will be open exclusively to trade professionals. New York City’s Javits Convention Center will host products by more than 900 exhibitors from over 60 countries in the high-end interiors space.

ICFF Talks always brings a wealth of information and this year’s speakers include Italian architect Piero Lissoni, interior architect Lauren Rottet, and Chad Oppenheim of Oppenheim Architecture + Design.

The ICFF Contract pavilion is new this year and will showcase lighting, furniture, flooring, wall coverings, seating, and materials by designers of commercial spaces. Participants will include Arper, Bernhardt Design, Blå Station, Humanscale, Kartell, Loftwall, Materia, Poppin, and Scandinavian Spaces. We’re sure you are going to love it!

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What’s Trending Now: Everything You Need To Know About The MET Gala!

Friday means seeing what has been trending during the week, and this week it’s not hard to guess…

It has been trending now, for this past week, and we had to bring it to you this Friday! 4 days had passed, and we can finally show you our favorite looks, what the Met Gala is all about, and everything you don’t know about the biggest event of the year, yet! So get cozy, and lay on the couch while reading this article!

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From the date to the theme and everything else in between, here’s all you need to know about the Oscars of the fashion world: the Met Gala 2019.

The Costume Institute Gala at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is the biggest event on the fashion fundraising calendar. Founded by publicist Eleanor Lambert, the benefit was first held in 1948 to encourage donations from New York’s high society.

In its modern incarnation, the most famous faces from the realms of fashion, film, music, and art come together to raise money for the Met’s Costume Institute and celebrate the grand opening of its latest exhibition.

The night is centered on the theme of the new exhibition, with previous themes encompassing everything from Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination, to Manus x Machina, Punk: Chaos to Couture and China: Through the Looking Glass. This year’s exhibition theme is Camp: Notes On Fashion.

Since 1995, the event has been chaired by US Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, who enlists public figures to serve as her co-chairs. Past hosts have included Beyoncé, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Amal Clooney, and Rihanna. The Met Gala 2019, which marks the event’s 71st anniversary, was co-chaired by Lady Gaga, Alessandro Michele, Harry Styles, and Serena Williams.

The Met Gala always takes place in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. The night begins with a cocktail hour, in which guests walk the red carpet and explore the new exhibition, before sitting down to dinner and the evening’s performance, which this year came courtesy of Cher.

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Kim Kardashian has made her grand entrance to the 2019 Met Gala, wearing a skin-tight dress nude dress that may or may not defy the laws of physics. The reality star showed up to the event wearing a nude, body-hugging Mugler dress that made her waist nearly invisible, dripping in beads and sequins. Her husband Kanye West, on the other hand, laid low in a black jacket and pants.

The model stepped out on the pink carpet in a white, silver and gold streaked catsuit, with a matching headpiece and coat adorned with feathers, all designed by Michael Kors who is also her date for the evening. The designer himself got campy with his look, adding a top hat and oversized sunglasses.

Jared Leto was the embodiment of this year’s Met Gala “Camp: Notes on Fashion” theme. The singer channeled Gucci’s Fall-Winter 2018 show in Milan, during which Gucci designer and Met Gala host Alessandro Michele sent models down the runway carrying duplicates of their own heads. He wore a red Gucci gown and carried his own decapitated head down the red carpet.

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What’s Trending Now: What You Missed This Week On Interior Design!

What’s not to love about interior design trends? These are the latest!

We could be writing news forever, but we decided to pick our 4 favorites and show you what’s trending now in the interior design world! Ready to get some knowledge? Stay tuned!

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🆕 Luxury Fashion Turns to Interior Designers and Architects to Appeal to Lifestyle Consumers

Imagine a fun-and caffeine-filled week of parties and shows in Milan. Versace, Fendi, and Prada are the talk of the town. Everyone’s abuzz about what Raf Simons is up to. No, it’s not Milan Fashion Week we’re talking about—it’s Milan Design Week. It’s just one of the examples of the way fashion houses are increasingly eying ‘home’ as a relatively untapped opportunity to move beyond consumers’ closets, or in some cases, capitalizing on the design aficionados in their core consumer base by bringing celebrated designers and architects into the fashion world.

Perhaps the biggest overlap of design enthusiasts and the world of high fashion was at Versace’s FuoriSalone exhibit. The storied—and famously private—Versace Palazzo at Via Gesu was open for the public to view the newest lines in the Versace Home collection. To create the set for the exhibition, Donatella hand-picked New York City’s own Sasha Bikoff. Only time will tell how purveyors of upmarket fashion will continue to innovate in how they choose to extend their distinctive lifestyle experience into the categories of home and decor.

🆕 Eco-Park and Urban Beach Pier 35 Opens to the Public in Manhattan

As April showers subside in New York City, residents and visitors alike can enjoy a new addition to the waterfront: the SHoP Architects- and Ken Smith Workshop-designed Pier 35, an outdoor public space with the public—and the environment—in mind.

Pier 35 is part of Manhattan’s East River waterfront esplanade project, a two-mile stretch of public-use areas that are denoted by a series of subsequent piers in Lower Manhattan. The piers provide outdoor recreation space, community-oriented programming, and conservation and sustainability measures for the waterfront. While parts of the pier were opened to the public in winter of 2018, it opened in its entirety on April 19.

🆕 Everything We Know So Far About the Efforts to Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral

By now, the fire that spread through the attic of Notre-Dame Cathedral, toppling its beloved spire, has been well-documented. While French authorities were able to subdue the blaze late Monday night, the process of rebuilding the 12th-century landmark—a UNESCO world heritage site for nearly 30 years—will take much longer.

The two largest French luxury conglomerates were among the first to publicly pledge considerable sums in support of rebuilding the cathedral. The Pinault family, who owns the Kering group (parent company to luxury heavyweights like Gucci, Saint-Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and more) was the first to publicly announce their support, with François-Henri Pinault pledging to donate €100 million on Monday.

🆕 Cindy Crawford on Hand for Opening of New Cosentino City Los Angeles Center

The recent opening of the Cosentino City Los Angeles Center, in the heart of West Hollywood’s design district, was a big deal. First, there was the presence of supermodel Cindy Crawford, Cosentino’s Silestone brand ambassador, who was on hand to cut the ribbon after just inking another contract.

Equally photogenic was the $1.7 million property itself: 4,208 square feet of indoor and outdoor space, including 3,529 square feet of showroom to display the Spanish producer’s collections of Silestone and Dekton natural quartz surfacing.

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What’s Trending Now: All About These Interior Design Trends

Here’s what trends are big on the home front this week!

This Friday, specialists tell you the trending now items you must have inside your home. Or just a trend to follow. We think you can already guess some of our tips, right? Let’s check!

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Being strategic and purposeful about purchasing behavior is a key ingredient to a sustainable ethos. From the initial question of, ‘Who you are purchasing from and what values do they stand for?’ to ‘What type of materials are used to build each item?’ To complement and highlight special pieces, we believe in designing an impeccable foundation through the use of timeless materials, ultimately resulting in bones that evoke emotion whenever you’re in your space.

—Becky Shea of Becky Shea.

For 2019, there is greater interest in biophilia–emphasizing the relationship between humankind and nature, and the connections between the two. Natural, organic materials–such as wood floors, stone, and daylight and plant life–remind us of the exterior and brings the outside and nature, in. We are machine- and technology-driven society, but nostalgic about past processes and handiwork, so opportunities for custom Millwork and crafted materials are very important.

—Angie Lee of FXCollaborative.

The Memphis movement is overtaking mid-century modern as the furnishing and color selection du jour. Primary colors and graphic shapes haven’t seen this much action since the eighties. Also in our space planning, we are turning away from straight, rigid furniture lines and choosing enveloping tub chairs and Vladimir Kagan- esque curved sofas.

—Carolyn Pressly of Carolyn Pressly Interiors.

Colors I see in for 2019 are blush, dusty pink and bronze. Warm colors and feminine tones for on the walls and dashes of soft pinks to break up expanses of taupe or neutrals will instantly update a tired room.

—Katharine Pooley of Katharine Pooley London.

The dominance of minimalism and Scandinavian design, which is characterized by neutral colors and simple materials, is finally declining. In its place, bright colors and graphic patterns are becoming more prevalent in the home. Don’t be afraid to mix colors, patterns, and textures. Take a gallery wall to the next level by having it cover an entire wall, or add a dramatic, large-scale piece to your space. In this case, more is more.

—Sandra Chandler of Art.com.

The traditional beauty of floral patterns, either abstracted or straight up chintz, will be the pattern to use.

— Erin Gates of Erin Gates Design.

Right now, I am loving deep, rich jewel tones with an edge. Bold indigo, hunter and emerald green, and dark teal all feel ready to have a moment outside of the kitchen. We’re layering living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms with paints, fabrics, accessories, and rugs in these colors to create drama against a backdrop of white architectural elements.

— Jeff Andrews of Jeff Andrews Design.

Simple, monochromatic kitchens have had a good long run, so we will be gravitating toward making a little more impact in their kitchens, whether that’s with bolder color choices or graphics tiles. Either way, I predict we will be seeing more pop and punch in kitchens!

— Amy Sklar of Sklar Design.

Items made by hand using sustainable materials like jute, rice paper, and clay will be in, in 2019. We see people needing these grounding elements in their homes as a way to feel more in touch with the earth and their roots.

— Kristen Peña of K Interiors.

In uncertain times, people tend to want spaces that bring a sense of comfort and safety. A four-poster bed provides that type of feeling. It’s the closest thing you can get to a hug from a piece of furniture.

— Amy Sklar of Sklar Design.

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What’s Trending Now: Moodboards All Around!

New signature on the blog, what’s up?

Happy Friday everyone! We decided that now that we are back writing daily for you, we should implement something new, something trending. That’s why you have a new signature with fresh design trends for you. Welcome to this ‘What’s Trending Now‘ about moodboard inspirations!

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Starting with the Spring moodboards, you should take a look at these colors and see the perfect way to combine letter H from Graphic Collection with happy colors. H stands for handmade and for one of the most beloved typefaces hits of this collection. Modern and energetic, this letter draws attention by its standard finishes in italic, with a yellow color and black outline. It’s also able to put into your floor or your sleek wall. Made only for your interiors.

Are you feeling the galaxy vibes already? It’s all this new moodboaard is about! Atomic table is the perfect lamp to combine with this style. A modern interpretation of the atomic age, Atomic mid-century desk lamp was inspired by the molecular composition of the atom. Atomic table light has several gold-plated elements that turn it into a sophisticated option perfect for a modern home office, or a contemporary living room.

Choosing the best color to brighten up your Spring season? Here you have Sinatra Floor Lamp as a suggestion. A sculptural and versatile creation, the iconic modern floor lamp features three articulating arms handmade in brass that are flexible in a variety of different locations in order to allow you to situate the lights exactly as you need it. This task floor lamp exudes a mid-century modern flair that will elevate your art deco interior design.

Pink is the way to the next season! And letter Z is a perfect choice! As this is the last letter of the alphabet it deserves some excellence. Astounding colors made this a one of a kind lighting design. Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and White Neons shine brightly in an audacious Z pattern. It can be in any outdoor or interior design project. With 1 meter height, this incredible lighting design will be the most wanted in your design project! If you want to have color, light and an energetic vibe to your eclectic design projects, this is the one.

Graphic and outdoor lighting are two concepts that perfectly blend together. What about letter W? Popping the marquee letter W is making a having a WOW moment in your design project. One of the most emblematic letters of the collection, this pop script typeface with is handmade sleek forms add a state of pureness and stillness to any fitting decor. With a soothing light effect, this is subdued by the acrylic coating on the letter that can be customized on demand. A versatile piece, it can be used on walls or floors as well as interiors and exterior projects.

Amy is always a classic, and this moodboard highlights the vintage side of this lighting design. Take a look at Amy Floor lamp. Amy vintage floor lamp was inspired by the great jazz singer and songwriter: Amy Winehouse. Amy has a vintage retro style that embodies the soul of the British artist and the 50’s interior design style. The flexible lamp shade is what makes this modern lamp, the perfect reading light for your vintage bedroom or retro home office since it will point in any direction you need. Note that Amy floor lamp features a footswitch that is on the cord, and the brass detail on the lamp shade has the sole purpose of adding a more modern aesthetics feeling.

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