Sur/Reality, in search of new creative horizons

Since 1994, the Maison&Objet trade fair in Paris has brought together the international community of decoration, design, and lifestyle. It has since become a tradition to present the social trends in our society in style rooms or concept stores illustrated with the products of the exhibitors, together with the trend agencies Elisabeth Leriche and François Delclaux.

Trendz 2025: Inspiration and attention to sustainability

From 12 to 14 January, the Trendz trade fair took place in Gorinchem. This also marked the kick-off of the inspiration and purchasing season for spring, the first trend fair of the year.

Optimism, experiment, nature & nostalgia

Visitors to the Trendz spring fair are welcomed by bright, fresh colors, a positive look that instantly makes you happy. There is also room for a return to nature: reeds, pale ceramics, light fabrics, transparent glass bring peace. Materials are reused or are of high quality such as marble and terracotta. On the one hand, you see forms from the ancient world and on the other hand, new technologies such as AI and 3D designs are gaining in importance. These are customer-oriented and therefore also have a sustainable side.

Upcycling, hand-tied bouquets and bridal floristry

On January 14 and 15, the quadrennial final of the NK Floral Art took place at the Trendz trade fair in Gorinchem. The NK final is aligned with the international competition calendar. Through three regional preliminary rounds, which took place in 2022, nine candidates had qualified for the final battle for the prestigious Dutch title.