The next Mother’s Day is on Sunday 22 March, meaning it’s time to start thinking about Mother’s Day 2020 trends!
I’ll be discussing three overarching themes, key materials & patterns as well as product types you can create. You can listen in below, on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify. The abbreviated show notes are below. But they don’t include all the details so listen in for that good stuff!
As with all the trend podcasts, there is a Pinterest board to accompany the episode.
www.pinterest.co.uk/arnoldandbird/2020-mothers-day-trends
Let’s dive into the three Mother’s Day 2020 trends!
Handcrafted Mindfulness
Being more mindful is what we’re craving in a digital world. We look to add magic, mystic and Eastern philosophies into our daily lives to feel more positive. This is updated with a handcrafted feel to make it feel comforting and homely.
Key materials & patterns
- Smooth and decorated ceramics
- Molten and melted look to materials
- Crafted details such as weave and beading
- Vintage styles meets Kintsugi and Wabi-sabi
- Agate patterns
Key products
- Spiritual stationery to empower the user
- Handcrafted jewellery
- Vintage fashion and home accessories with modern updates
- Cleansing sticks, sprays and crystal mists that target different emotions
- Creating sacred spaces in the home using accessories to make this space more peaceful
Illustrated & Personal
Personalisation is so popular for gifting occasions. So much so that the high street is constantly trying to keep up with small businesses! Adding twists to personalisation is a great way to keep your products offering unique and relevant to the changing market.
Key materials & patterns
- Organic fabric such as linen, cotton and bamboo
- Textured paper
- Raw, bleached and scorched surfaces
- Linear and abstract line drawings
- Layered painterly illustrations with bold lines
- Mixing patterns such as geometric, nature and brush marks
Key products
- Prints, wall hangings and banners
- Adding illustrated details onto fabric, trims and tabs on products
- Linear line drawings for family trees
- Illustrated jewellery
- Personal instead of fully personalised products
Positively Female
This is a development from the 2019 Mother’s Day trend of the female role model. This trend focuses on strong women who empower themselves and those around them. It’s about connection, being inclusive and being bold in your style, opinions and who you are.
Key materials & patterns
- Recycled plastic
- Colourful yarns and threaded details
- Modern applique
- Pattern clashes
- Layered illustrations and patterns
- Bold colours and patterns
- Positive messages and slogans
Key products
- The unique placement of messages and illustrations on products. Think hidden, on the edge or around a pocket
- Fashion accessories such as scarves, purses, keyrings and make-up bags
- T-shirts and jumpers
- Positive stationery with messages that uses unique paper and patterns for added interest
- Photo frames with embellishment and threaded details
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If you’re inspired and want further inspiration for your 2020 product development. Then download the 2020 Trend Guide which includes three key trends and how they relate to your specific category in the 2020 trend guide.
Choose from fashion and jewellery, home and stationery, baby and child, beauty and food or weddings. The 2020 trend guides start from £35. So you can get ahead with inspiration tailored to you! Use code ELEVATE for 20% off as a podcast listener!
Please note: All images included on the Pinterest board are for inspirational purposes and are not to be copied or used to infringe any copyright or IP laws.
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