Summer 2013

Trends: Today and Tomorrow Summer 2013 By Becky Tyre

Powerful Duo

Black teamed with white is simple, modern and effortless, but what makes it unique in 2013 is the commonality across all retail market segments. Prevalent in fashion and furniture markets, the color grouping emerges in the gift arena taking its cues from many directions. The bold contrast of geometrics, stripes and dots coupled with some pattern play in the mixing prints trend exhibits the versatility of this classic combination.

1. Jessie Steele
   877.953.7743
   www.jessiesteele.com
2. Coton Colors
   877.801.1292
   www.coton-colors.com
3. B’z Wear
   334.224.2005
   www.bzwear.com
4. The Joy of Light
   860.267.4611
   www.thejoyoflight.com
5. Gus* Modern
   416.534.0773
   www.gusmodern.com

Becky Tyre

Becky Tyre is the senior trends editor for GIFT SHOP Magazine and the owner of the Retail Details blog.