Dead Heads

As Hispanic communities continue to grow in the United States, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is moving toward the mainstream. This celebratory festival occurs on the ... read more

Emerald City

The verdant hue heating up home decor, gifts and fashion this year is a shade of green that has been described as “lively, radiant and lush.” Emerald—Pantone’s Color of the ... read more

Mustache Madness

What do Tom Selleck, Ron Burgundy and Yosemite Sam have in common? They all rock a killer ’stache. And no matter whether you prefer the Fu Manchu, the Dali or ... read more

Bots Are Big!

Rosey, Johnny 5, C-3PO, WALL-E, Robot B-9—robots have been a part of popular culture for years. Now, they are a major design trend in children’s toys and apparel. But it ... read more

Sirens of the Sea

Trends don’t just materialize out of the sky, or in the case of today’s mermaid popularity, out of the sea. Trends swim through different areas, evolving in unusual ways, catching ... read more

Amazing Ikat

Pattern has been exploding on the scene for the last couple of years with everything from polka dots and stripes to intricate minglings of color, texture and hue. What’s the ... read more

Tangerine Tango!

Pantone sure created a buzz when it named this orange hue—Tangerine Tango—its 2012 Color of the Year. What has been called “a spirited reddish orange” has certainly provided vim to ... read more

Up, Up and Away

Here’s a hot trend—hot-air balloons! These old-fashioned means of transportation are whimsical, adventurous and nostalgic all at the same time. Like many popular motifs, there are elements of other trends ... read more

Crazy for Chevron

It’s hard to miss a bright pattern that demands attention. Fashion designer Missoni introduced its famous chevron stripe in 1953, and the design has recently seen a major resurgence, thanks ... read more

World Traveler

Maps are one of the tools that shaped civilization, and even today, they continue to arouse curiosity and a sense of adventure. Long a favorite of DIY decorators, map graphics ... read more

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