handcrafted

HandcraftedBy: Melissa Welch

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Handcrafted

In 2013 we will be headed out of the recession and consumers will be desperate for something new and exciting. Spring and

Summer 2013 is all about a unique handcrafted product. Luxury means

something different to everyone, but we can all agree that beautifully handcrafted products are always luxurious. Everyone wants something that is unique to him or

her. Consumers will have money to spend but they will also be much more careful

about what they buy. A product has to be extremely special for consumers to

purchase. That is why the consumer will be attracted to a unique handcrafted

product. This trend applies to a variety of lifestyles but it has one common

dominator, handcrafted.

Rustic

Retro Kaleidoscopic

Retreat

Whimsical

Rustic

Rustic is a theme that is based around a luxurious rural, country life. A country lifestyle is all about the agriculture of the land and the animals that live on it. Natural elements, such as wood are used as details and accessories in both home and fashion. The fabrics are rich in color and soft in texture. Even though barn life can be a bit masculine, this theme pulls masculine and feminine together. The décor is beautifully handcrafted and the fashion has an extremely

luxurious hand.

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AgresticWhimsical







Whimsical is based around beautiful women. This theme is about being playful, yet graceful and fun, yet fanciful. The fabrics are

fluid and light. The color palette is a combination of beautiful light shades of feminine colors, such as pink and purple. Flowers are used as accessories and details in home and fashion. Whimsical products have a crafty, homemade feel and are very detailed and

elaborate.

AgresticWhimsical

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Retro







Retro is about making the old new again. Out of date décor and fashion is brought back in a luxurious handcrafted way. The prints and patterns are fun and exciting. The products are creative and

colorful. Hand knitting and crocheting are important in Retro products. The uniqueness of these products applies to all ages of

consumers.

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KaleidoscopicKaleidoscopic is all about color. This theme is very fun and

playful. Luxurious handmade products can still be extremely playful. Color will be extremely important in 2013. Color

excites consumers. Kaleidoscopic is about products that are unique and creative in all parts of your life, from your furniture

down to your homemade lollipop.







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RetreatRetreat is inspired by the ocean and sea. Retreat is about the

luxurious life of living in a beach house. Natural elements found at the beach are incorporated in all parts of your life. The fashion is very light and airy to resemble the ocean. The

décor is a mixture of new and old handmade products. The color palette made up of shades of blues mixed with colors that

are found by the water such as orange and yellow.







Retreat

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Thank You

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