Colour and texture trends for the year ahead

After several seasons of cool neutrals, the warm earth palette — sand, camel, terracotta and olive — is back at the top.

Tactile weaves such as chenille and short-pile velvet are replacing flat cloths; today's buyer touches the fabric before looking at it.

Combining matte and shine within one design — a matte ground with a lustrous jacquard motif — has been one of the most requested effects among our project clients this year.

Finally, demand for certified-safe and recyclable fabrics has risen noticeably, a trend we expect to last.