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| Max Lamb |
WGSN-homebuildlife this week investigates an interesting trend in materials which sees designers utilising the malleability of copper to produce a range of strikingly different surface finishes, from expanses of high shine to pock-marked and distorted effects.
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| Detail of Coffee Stool by Aysenaz Toker |
The trend leads the customer into autumn/winter, confirming one of WGSN's macrotrends for the season ahead,
360. The mentality of 360 sees the customer craving authencitity and long-lasting value from products, which are literally seen as investments, and advocates a deep respect for history and tradition - but also a forward-thinking approach. The traditional and historic material of copper, paired with innovative design, follows this mentality precisely.
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click here. And for all of our material directions for the coming seasons,
click here.
