Las Vegas Market’s FIRST LOOK Celebrates Consumer Trends for Home

Las Vegas Market’s FIRST LOOK trend presentation and curated display will showcase four central themes – Modern Traditions; Casual/Outdoor: Water Signs; Bedroom: iGgen; and Handmade – at the Summer 2017 Las Vegas Market, July 30-August 3, 2017.

“Las Vegas Market is the industry’s foremost resource for directional trends,” said Dorothy Belshaw, President of Gift Leasing & Chief Marketing Officer, International Market Centers. “Our always-inspiring FIRST LOOK program – now in its 13th iteration – not only forecasts macro trends, but also showcases practical applications each concept. Our comprehensive curation of each season’s most on-trend products gives retailers and designers one more compelling reason to attend the leading furniture, home decor and gift destination in the western United States.”

The four key trends identified for the Summer 2017 FIRST LOOK are:

Modern Traditions: Family, dining, holiday and seasonal products come to the fore in this trend, which spotlights modern and transitional dining furniture; tabletop; holiday décor and decorations, including wrapping paper; ornaments; and more. Holiday merchandise runs the gamut, encompassing Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year’s Eve.

Casual/Outdoor: Water Signs: FIRST LOOK heads to the beach – and pool – for a casual lounge vignette that showcases watery blues and bright whites. Merchandise selections incorporate outdoor furniture, including modern lounge seating and fire pits; beach towels; portable umbrellas; all-weather dinnerware; beachwear; totes; sunglasses, and more.

Bedroom: iGen: Marketers’ focus is shifting from Millennials’ wants and needs to Generation Z’s wishes and hopes, and FIRST LOOK keeps pace with a space for today’s true digital natives. We’re connecting with the iGeneration – an entrepreneurial, responsible, compassionate, competitive and curious set – in our first-ever ‘tween bedroom vignette. The product assortment for iGen includes: unisex bedroom furniture, especially designs with tech management and savvy storage solutions; bedding; area rugs; lighting; wall decor; poufs; personal accessories; plush, and toys.

Handmade: Craftsmanship and artistry headline FIRST LOOK’s fourth trend vignette with products all showcasing the creativity and handiwork of craftspeople. Virtually all product categories are suitable, with a special emphasis on merchandise produced by global artisans.