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Trend Trajectories

 |  Trend Trajectories  | 15 March, 2022
Dogs

Dogs as a recurring design motif, from historic portraits to playful urban prints. From pugs to dachshunds, dogs appear on textiles, wallpapers and accessories.

 |  Trend Trajectories  | 15 December, 2021
Clouds

Cloud motifs continue their rise, from surrealist art to streetwear and kitsch accessories. Soft pastels, pictograms and nostalgic references define this latest wave of enduring cloud-inspired design.

 |  Trend Trajectories  | 15 August, 2021
Shells

Shell motifs resurface in design, from Rococo-inspired furniture to modern fashion and architecture. Once a symbol of luxury, now a reflection on marine fragility and sustainability.

 |  Trend Trajectories  | 15 May, 2021
Daisies

A symbol of youth and optimism, the daisy motif resurfaces across fashion and design, from vintage-inspired prints to nostalgic homages to Mary Quant’s iconic 1960s aesthetic.

 |  Trend Trajectories  | 15 March, 2021
Paisley

Paisley’s long history, from Persian symbolism to 1960s psychedelia, resurfaces in fashion and interiors. Dior, Gucci and Etro reinterpret the motif, balancing nostalgia with new relevance.

 |  Trend Trajectories  | 15 December, 2020
The palm tree

From Art Deco influences to deep green wallpapers and silhouetted gold accents, the palm tree motif shifts from tropical nostalgia to refined elegance.

 |  Trend Trajectories  | 15 August, 2020
Beetles

Beetles in design, from Ancient Egyptian symbolism to Victorian embroidery and McQueen couture. Iridescent shells, intricate embellishments and a recurring motif across fashion, interiors and accessories.

 |  Trend Trajectories  | 15 June, 2020
Rainbows

The enduring symbolism of rainbows, from messages of hope to LGBTQ+ identity and kitsch nostalgia. A look at their cultural significance and ongoing presence in design.

 |  Trend Trajectories  | 15 December, 2019
The cactus

From Pop Art icons to Cartier jewellery and oversized festival sculptures, the cactus remains a recurring design motif, shifting between kitsch, luxury and architectural inspiration.

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