Part 2
Knowing the Difference Between a Trend and a Classic
Last week I discussed the difference between a fad and a trend. See post here. This week I want to introduce you to what the difference between a trend and a classic is.
Trend
I would define a trend as the styling, colors, patterns, materials and shapes of a particular season that have a long-term influence on the market. A current trend can be derived from a previous season’s trends and events. In the interiors market we are more focused on “macro” trends (bigger and longer lasting) than “micro” trends, which are more common in fast fashion.
Trends differ to fads in that they are more long-standing, they develop and change over time. Fads are only popular for a shorter period of time. Fads are generally unanticipated and tend to just pop up.
Classics
Classics are pieces of furniture or clothing that have stood the test of time; they neither come nor go, but are found year after year. Many people think of classic pieces as boring, but classics can be a great foundation on which to build or add to. Classics vary over decades; the little black dress of the 1960’s will not fit anything like the little black dress of 2020, but it is still recognizable as a little black dress. In interior design, a Persian rug or a Louis VI chair are great examples of a classic style.