Manila FAME unveils this edition’s Trend Stores!!!

This edition of Manila FAME continues it’s Merchandise Specialist Program with their international branding specialists Michael Cleghorn and Linda Simpson. They revealed that this year’s trends are as follows: Paradiso, Stone Age and Tribal Fusion.

Like last October’s edition the products developed under the program were displayed in the Trend Stores. Developed products from the participating companies were featured in these trend stores.

PARADISO

Paradiso reflects colors and patterns inspired by the Mediterranean. Floral designs and bright and vivid color palettes are reflected by this trend.

Participating Companies: Art N’ Nature Manufacturing Corporation | Bon-Ace Fashion Tools Inc. | Calfurn Manufacturing Philippines Inc. | Cancio Contract Furniture Corporation | Catalina Embroideries, Inc. | Chanalli | Clear Export Industries Inc. | Craft Mill, Inc. | Crystal Seas Handwoven and Handcrafted Products | CSM Philippines Inc. | Ferimar Import-Export Inc. | Floreia by: Nature’s Legacy | Hacienda Crafts Company Inc. | Island Girl | Le Font Inc. | Nature’s Legacy Eximport Inc. | Obra Cebuana Inc. | Riviera Clay Philippines Inc. | Sarilinlikha Novelties | Shell Arts Company | Stanpuz Corporation | Triboa Bay Living by Vivere Lifestyles Co., Inc. | Tumandok Crafts Industries | Venus Crafts

STONE AGE

Stone Age reflects a monochromatic color palette. Texture plays a major role in this trend as it adds depth to the design of the product. Minimalism is also a style that represents this trend.

Participating Companies: APY Cane, Inc. | Asia Ceramics Corporation | Calfurn Manufacturing Philippines Inc. | Cancio Contract Furniture Corp. | Catalina Embroideries Inc. | Chanalli | Craft Mill, Inc. | Crystal Seas Handwoven and Handcrafted Products | CSM Philippines Incorporated | Designs Ligna Inc. | Ferimar Import-Export Incorporated | Floreia by: Nature’s Legacy | Image Handicraft Center | Island Girl | Le Font Inc. | Maze Manufacturing Co., Inc. | Nature’s Legacy Eximport Inc. | Obra Cebuana Inc. | Riviera Clay Philippines Inc. | Sarilinlikha Novelties | Shell Arts Company Inc. | South Sea Veneer Corporation | Stanpuz Corporation | Triboa Bay Living by Vivere Lifestyles Co., Inc. | Venus Crafts

TRIBAL FUSION

Tribal Fusion is richly influenced by ethnic/tribal aesthetic. Woven patterns (e.g. Ikats) and a warm and natural color-palette summarizes this trend.

Participating Companies: APY Cane Inc. | Art N’ Nature Manufacturing Corporation | Asia Ceramics Corporation | Bon-Ace Fashion Tools Inc. | Calfurn Manufacturing Philippines Inc. | Cancio Contract Furniture Corporation | Catalina Embroideries, Inc. | Chanalli | Clear Export Industries Incorporated | Craft Mill Inc. | Dela Cruz House of Piña | Designs Ligna Incorporated | Ferimar Import-Export Incorporated | Floreia by: Nature’s Legacy | Hacienda Crafts Company Inc. | Le Font Inc. | Nature’s Legacy Eximport Inc. | Obra Cebuana Inc. | Shell Arts Company Inc. | South Sea Veneer Corporation | Triboa Bay Living by Vivere Lifestyles Co., Inc. | Tumandok Crafts Industries | Venus Crafts

These trend stores can be seen during Manila FAME March edition. The fair runs from March 14-17, 2012 at the SMX Convention Center.

A Bigger, Grander Show This March

Three Global Trends for March’s Manila FAME

Manila FAME will once again feature the Trend Stores, highlighting the latest global trends for this season – Paradiso, Tribal Fusion, and Stone Age.

These new trends will inspire the designs and products under the Merchandise Specialist Program, led by experts Michael Cleghorn and Linda Simpson.

As Manila FAME gears up for its 55th edition, expect more to come on the Trend Stores and other show features. Manila FAME is most definitely getting ready for a bigger and better show.

Read more about March’s global trends.

Three Global Trends featured at Manila FAME International

Three global design trends were highlighted for this edition of Manila FAME International and the products developed through Manila FAME International’s Merchandise Specialist Program in collaboration with international design specialists Michael Cleghorn and Linda Simpson were displayed in the Trend Stores.

The Trend Stores are designed to reflect the interior setting of a typical retail shop so that it would give buyers an idea on how a particular product might look like when displayed in a retail store setting.

The three trends are as follows:

NATURALIST

The naturalist trend feature products inspired by nature. The products developed for this trend mainly use neutral and earth colors. Raw and indigenous materials such as pandan, raffia, seagrass etc. were used in creating some of the products featured in this setting.

Prompted by the regard for our environment the products featured in this setting utilize the various natural gifts of the Philippines.

MOOD INDIGO

This particular trend is inspired by the allure of the sea and intricate ikat patterns. Mood Indigo is a mixture of different hues/shades of blue. The products featured in this setting are made of recycled and indigenous materials like raffia, bamboo, abalone, abaca, capiz and driftwood.

GRAFFITI

This particular trend is a burst of bright and vibrant colors. Inspired by the blend of pop-culture and self-expressionism this bold trend definitely stands out. Products featured in this setting have more of a modern/cosmopolitan look as compared to the previous trends still utilizing natural materials that are available in the Philippines.

All the products featured in the Trend Stores are especially developed by the following manufacturers under Manila FAME International’s Merchandise Specialist Program.

Here’s the list of participating companies:

33 point 3 Exports, Inc. • Accent Pieces Exports, Inc. • Alice Blue Candle Inc. • Alriver Export Corp. • Anaware Ventures Inc. • Art ‘N’ Nature Mfg. Corp. • Asia Ceramics Corp. • Basket and Weaves • Betis Crafts Inc. • Bon-Ace Fashion Tools, Inc. • Calfurn Mfg. Philippines, Inc. • Catalina Embroideries, Inc. • Dekokraft Inc. • Ferimar Import-Export, Inc. • Gyrma International • Hacienda Crafts Company, Inc. • Indian Summer Gifts and Accessories • Joarene Fashion • Lightworks Resources, Inc. • Marléna Decor Craft • Mary Kel Company • MIL Export Philippines • Miles Ahead Corp. • Obra Cebuana, Inc. • Riviera Clay Philippines • Robles Heritage, Inc. • Saint Nicholas Crafts Inc. • Sally’s Crafts • San Jose Kitchen Cabinets • Sarilinlikha Novelties • Sebastianne Creations • Shell Arts Company, Inc. • Stanpuz Corp. • Starwood Manufacturing Company Inc. • TADECO, Inc. • Tamilee Industries • Venus Crafts • Triboa by Vivere Lifestyles Co. Inc.