There is an interesting article in today's New York Times about trends that have risen and fallen over the past year. Included are riffs on David Hicks' geometric look of overlapping squares, antler lamps and plastic, resin and wood "trophy" heads, cowhide rugs and (gasp)suzanis. The article includes a slide show of things that have been determined to be "over".
The feeling is that once design items go from the designer showroom or show house to the catalogues like Ballard Design or West Elm, then the trend becomes ubiquitous and is over.
Image: New York Times
That is interesting. I must say that often something goes mainstream I am not that interested in it. It's really no fun if everyone has the same things you do - how boring life would be!
ReplyDeleteI agree that things can get "ruined" when they are seen too much, but I think zebra rugs and certain textiles (say suzani-inspired or geometric) will never really go out all the way especially used the way for example Robert Kime, Michael Smith or Oscar de la Renta use them.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Courtney, although Michael Smith said he would never use another suzani when I saw him a year or so ago at a seminar. I think he realized the idea had reached it's critical mass.
ReplyDeleteKatie, good point :)
ReplyDeleteDid you notice how in the new book, Elle Decor's So Chic, in the tip section, Smith advises using embroidered Indian throws or coverlets, or Moroccan textiles? Maybe he feels now he has to forever avoid the dreaded "S" word, and that specific type of textile but he'll always love similar pieces? What do you think?
It's such a shame when beautiful things such as coral, suzanis, foo dogs, etc. are "over" because of too much exposure!
ReplyDeleteI agree with what ronda just said. I was just thinking the same thing. Perhaps they just need a rest. Are they less beautiful? No, we're just tired of seeing them. I don't think they really lose their beauty. It's like botanicals and palm trees. I had them before the craze in 2001, I still have them, and I'll have them in 2019. I love them. I just didn't go in for all the cheap knock-offs on every catalog page and on every surface as a "theme".
ReplyDeleteThis article sure stirred a ton of controversy. Style isn't one particular item, its how you put it all together that really matters. It's too bad that certain timeless items that, in my opinion, are viewed "out" because of over exposure.
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