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Nov 27, 2024 What drives your furniture choices? Explore the bustling furniture hub of High Point, North Carolina, where industry insiders make bets on the next big trends. Discover how historical tastes, like millennials' nostalgic preferences, shape modern design. Dive into whimsical trends, like butterfly-print chairs, and the Cloud Couch craze fueled by the pandemic. Learn about the unpredictable nature of consumer behavior and the risks of market forecasting in the ever-evolving world of furniture design.
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The Devil Wears Prada
- In The Devil Wears Prada, Meryl Streep's character explains how seemingly small fashion choices are influenced by industry trends.
- This illustrates how consumer choices are often shaped by forces they may not be aware of.
High Point Market
- High Point, North Carolina, is a central hub for the furniture industry, hosting a major market twice a year.
- Here, retailers select furniture to sell, shaping consumer trends and influencing what manufacturers produce.
Huckleberry Trend
- Color trend forecasting plays a significant role in furniture design, as seen with the "Huckleberry" color.
- This color, predicted by Jay Anna Mize, has been incorporated into various furniture pieces at Hooker Furnishings.
