As the third and final chapter in Erayo's Paris trade shows review, we give you the Maison & Objet 2008.

The Maison & Objet is one of the major design shows taking place twice a year gathering all the great global design news. Although it is mainly showcasing interiors, home decorations and product design, there is a growing number of designers from the jewelry world, fashion and kids products presenting new materials, technologies and inspirations.

The Maison & Objet is spread over 7 halls divided into categories, while hall 3, called "NOW", is the most interesting and innovated. NOW is showcasing fresh new emerging designers alongside more established brands. Some of the brands we love from the show: Normann- Copenhagen, Domestic, Undergrowth UK and Neo Design. 

Erayo's talent locator team brings you some noticeable recurring trends:

1. Surrealism. This trend was seen in the former Maiosn & Objet exhibit and is spreading. (read more on the trends in 2007 Maison & Objet > http://www.erayo.com/BlogTrends/post/2008/03/Fantastical-absurd-world.aspx)
2. Eco-chic. Ecologic phenomenon getting stronger and turning into main stream while grabbing all designers and focusing on simplifying things, making design valued and essential.  ( read more on the Ecological trend seen in 2007 Maison & Objet > http://www.erayo.com/BlogTrends/post/2008/03/Hairy-Chair.aspx)
3. Good, "fine" design is no longer monochromatic and minimalistic; it doesn’t immediately mean black, white and shades of grey. Common design is getting wilder and fearless. Popular global designers are letting themselves use wild combinations of colors and forms in all fields of home decorations: table ware, furniture, wall décor and textile:  A statement piece.  

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In continuous to the Premier Classe review, we now give you an inside pictures and information from Erayo's talent locator team visiting the infamous Bijorhca autumn-winter 2008/2009.

4 main trends as was presented in the Fashion Trends space for the upcoming Autumn-Winter:

1. Archi Design – inspiration taken from the world of product and industrial design and architecture using futuristic and avant-garde forms and shapes. Colors: silver, red, black and white. Materials: vinyl, silicone, glossy plastic, metals: silver, aluminum, enamel, resin and crystal.

1. Neo Masculine – manly style to feminine jewelries. Inspiration taken from men suits, military style, urban chic. Expresses self confidence and strong femininity – the new sophisticated woman. Colors: black, grey, white and petrol.  Materials: leather, lace, velvet and metals.

1. Happy Hour – mix of materials and bright colors. Fun, colorful and exciting. Using mainly plastic and enamel, stones and colorful crystals. Strong and powerful elements with a twist of the 60s fashion and chic. Materials: Plastic, Enamel, feathers, beads. Colors: orange, red, purple, green, blue, fuchsia. Rainbow colors.

1. Nature Poetic – natural scenery. Back to the roots - very wild captivating style.  Combination of rough and luxury materials in a autumn palette. Colors: brown, orange, bronze, kaki and blue. Materials: fur, wood, stones, cooper and gold.

visit Erayo's forums and comment on Bijorhca > Fashion & Trends Forum.

Erayo's talent locator team scoured the major shows in Paris last week (4-9 September) and for all of you that weren’t there, here is a focused review and a short video of Premiere Classe.

Premiere Classe is a fashion and accessories show presenting fresh and talented designers alongside worldwide known brands.

The show took place in Paris at "who’s next". The main hall was divided into six big areas: Face, Fast (for street codes) Fame, Fresh and Private.

This year the show focused on three countries: Canada, Japan, Malaysia which showcased young emerging designers.

Premiere Classe is known for the young creative designers, new and avant-garde talents full of fun and vibe atmosphere. One can feel the upcoming trends and news for the next year while strolling along the designs.

There were constant motifs seen in the show: bigger accessories: watches, belts, necklaces – bigger and bolder. The "statement" trend was in a total contrast to the clothes chic that seems to be minimalistic and simple-look.

There was also a repeated use of ready-made: parts of antique clocks, zippers and springs.

In contrast to the industrial look and the common use of plastics and vibrant colors, there was a comeback to the vintage and grandma's closet.

Designers have put a lot of efforts and thoughts into the design of their stands, and even small designers have created successfully an inspirational stand.

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People from the fashion industry and boutique owners have smelled the lavender for some time now. But it is becoming so overwhelming that we couldn’t help ourselves from keep talking on this trend for the upcoming fall and winter.

All shades and tones of purple, violet and lavender are spreading from the fashion world into the home décor and interiors as well.

A dramatic, mysterious and powerful color full of royalty symbolism.  It fits perfectly with winter association, smoky feel and intimacy.

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So now is the time for the statement handbag. the one bag that makes you as stylish as you need - the perfect addition. This upcoming fall and winter will offer a variety of trends for all you handbag lovers out there.  The right updated statement is that there is no "it" bag this upcoming fall, individualize is "it": maximalist, dramatic, retro, metallic and Nylon.

Rich colorful dramatic tones, 80' style: wine shade, berry, pink, fuchsia, purple. 

  

Urban chic, maximalism, grey black and navy, zippers, boho -   big buckles and clasps.

  

Metalic bag – leather or nylon, it shines everywhere.

The world of fashion is well aware that men have their own say nowadays. It is a growing phenomenon that covers all aspects in a man’s life. The apartments of single men are as aesthetic as those of the single women, men are familiar with design icons, appreciate hair styles, sunglasses and shopping. Therefore, men have been receiving more attention in the fashion industry, which has led to an increase in the variety of fashionable items that they can choose from. Designers all throughout the world are now becoming more attentive and responsive to this potential growing market.   

Gal Barash, Kimberley Selwood 

Tamara Gomez, Missbibi, Tatty Devine

 OR Design, Kimberley Selwood  

Handbag designers and manufactures are also giving full attention to these design-oriented consumers: practical laptop bags and versatile fashionable handbags that will fit every guy's look and purpose.

Pink Poodle, Emanuel, Zwei Bags

Visit Erayo's forums and comment on men's trends > http://www.erayo.com/forums/

When it comes to colors and trends, kids aren't so different from adults. When an adult is designing his bedroom, he wants to create a relaxing and personal atmosphere that will always make him feel at home. So does a kid.

Shelley Mason, Kideko's owner, started Kideko out of the frustration of being unable to find stylish decorating options for kids. She wanted to surround her daughter, Luella, with bright vibrant colors. But she found only traditional pastels and products featuring licensed characters. She was looking for alternatives that would appeal to her own sense of design and that Luella would love and remember growing up with. Shelley saw the opportunity to create something new and much needed to the kids' market. Kideko's beddings and accessories are a conceptual part of the child's bedroom. With a unique combination of retro inspired prints in vibrant colors, it is an original and trendy way to style your kid's room. to view Kideko's collection > http://www.erayo.com/Kideko

Liliboom's concept is designing unique updated modern products with an additional value. All of Liliboom's products are designed to develop the child's imagination and expand his or her world. The colors, the textures and the organic shapes create a nostalgic, esthetic and interactive experience in different spaces at home: a blanket with pockets, beddings with soft figures and imaginative pillows. to view Liliboom collection > http://www.erayo.com/LILIBOOM 

Luka wall graphics is another wonderful way to characterize a space - Luka is focusing on a solution that offers the freedom to express your personal taste and creativity. The surface graphics is a flexible way to redesign a child's bedroom and give him the feeling that it is all according to his choice and taste. Whether he likes airplanes, animals or flowers, the wall stickers can make the hall different. to view Luka collection > http://www.erayo.com/LUKA to view Pa Design collection > http://www.erayo.com/padesign

Visit Erayo's forum and comment on designing kids' rooms > http://www.erayo.com/forums/

This trend has been "crawling" for some time now, from animal prints and silhouettes, to statement necklaces and cocktail rings, we now take the trend to a higher level - we let nature take its course.

visit Andrea corson and Adina Plastelina for more of this trend.

Many jewelry designers are demonstrating their love for the wild kingdom with killer pieces, meaning that the jewelry world is crawling with insects, reptiles, lizards and even horses. Not to mention the birds and the bees!

 visit Tatty Devine and Petitaureau catalogue for more of this trend.

Weird or wonderful? It is sure to draw attention and make people react. Whether they like it or not, they will say something. While we are feeling all natural, there may be more to nature inspired jewelry? there are some superstitious beliefs that support this animal trend, some actually believe an animal piece can provide safety and good fortune. For example – snakes are known to represent loyalty and love. 

visit Super Design and Kimberley Selwood for more of this trend.

Bling-bling, welcome exciting UK brand Tatty Devine!

London’s Tatty Devine is now in its 15th season giving the world, and now Erayo's retailers, its witty and imaginative jewelries:

Tatty Devine is famous for its unique and quirky accessories, which turn their jewellery items into art status through a winning combination of English eccentricity, jumble sale kitsch and traditional craftsmanship; Their designs can be distinguished amongst a big selection of jewellery with their special touch and smart chic ideas.    

Hard to believe that the talented pair behind Tatty Devine, Rosie Wolfenden and Harriet Vine, have no formal training as jewelers, though it may be what makes them so outstanding and exceptional. They met studying Fine Art at Chelsea School Of Art in 1996 and had planned to become artists, until one night Harriet found some bags of fabric samples on the way home from the pub. She made some leather cuffs that she and Rosie sold at London’s famous Portabello and Spitalfields markets, and lo and behold, Tatty Devine was born!

They utilized found objects like Seventies cake decorations and their now-trademark guitar plectrums. Each season a new collection is launched whilst past pieces remain available as the “Best Of” that become the classic Tatty Devine. Among these classics are Dinosaur necklaces made from 70 separate Perspex ‘bones’; a fairytale horse and carriage cut out of mirror; wooden fawns and leather birdies; and oh so much more. Veterans of the quality press such as Vogue, Elle, Time Out and the Observer, continue to confirm that Tatty Devine is quite possibly the most inventive and exciting fashion accessory label in Britain today.

Buy Tatty Devine > www.erayo.com/Tatty-Devine/

The primary job of the package is to attract the attention of the consumer by creating a visual experience before even touching the product. The next step is to create a desire to check it and finally purchase. Another very important aspect of designing the package is giving the consumer a second emotional experience while opening the package at home and reliving the excitement.

Designer Gal Barash is originally an industrial designer which is shown through his all work process. While using mechanical dynamics to create his stylish jewelries, the package is as exciting as the jewelry itself: When a customer purchases one of Barash's jewelry, it is placed in an aluminum box while its cover is made of transparent glass. The box is filled with little colorful plastic pieces Gal gets from a plastic bag recycled factory. Those plastic bits are used for decoration and presentation in Gal's packaging but also for protecting the jewelry. The final touch is placing the box in an anti-synthetic bag that is originally used for electronic elements.

We proudly present – NEO!

Hard to believe that the Neo brand is only two years old, since they have got a lot of attention in the global design scene: featured in design magazines, sold in museums around the world and exhibited in shows such as Maison Objet and the Summer Fair.

Neo is based in Rome, Italy, specializing in women's accessories, jewellery and home decoration. The three designers: Rosanna Contadini, Isabella Nardone and Analia Restrepo are making all of the products themselves in their intimate aesthetic studio where they also present the designs. Rosanna took us to a guiding tour in her studio presenting the items in her typical passionate manner.

"Neo" is short for Neoprene, the industrial material used for diving suits and equipment. Designers have shown a lot of interest in Neoprene in the last years, but Rosanna Contadini, with no doubt made quite an echo in that field. The main reason that makes the Neo products so surprising and popular is the contrast of combining such an industrial material, taken from entirely different association world, with the fashion industry, resulting in aesthetic, soft and trendy items.

The three designers use old traditional techniques and apply the new material to create jewellery, bags and objects such as bowls and cushions. The Neoprene threads are hand-knitted, twisted and woven together while emphasizing its advantages to create flexible, lightweight and silky smooth items.