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unexpected pops of color that they can then combine into their own
color stories, especially with the candy pastels. "
Pastel candycolored
pumpkins
by Transpac bring
unexpected colors to
fall décor. Circle 244.
Peking Handicraft is also embracing pastels for fall, and its 2023
Halloween Pillow Collection is the perfect example of how to create a
sweet, playful vibe while staying true to traditional Halloween symbols
such as pumpkins and witch hats. According to Celisha Racicot,
product manager at Peking Handicraft, the company previously
introduced pink into its holiday collection and is now seeing
that demand grow in the fall and Halloween space.
" Pink has always been a strong performer for us in Christmas,
so it makes sense that the trend would carry into other
holidays, " Racicot said. " It has a feeling of whimsy and
happiness in contrast to the macabre feel of Halloween. We
tried to keep the collection fun and fresh with simple imagery
and smaller sizes. "
While pastels are a far cry from the classic Halloween color scheme,
Racicot explained the two can actually be used in tandem.
" Using a softer pink really allowed the traditional black and
orange to pop, " she said.
For those wanting to lean into unconventional color palettes
this fall without the ultra-femininity pastels bring, jewel
tones and metallics are also trending.
Transpac's gem-colored goblets and metallic tableware
offerings provide a more elegant, moody vibe while still
giving end users freedom to think outside the box with
their décor.
" The metallic interplay, the iridescent interplay -
those pieces can go in the direction of light and airy, or
they can go in the direction of more moody, " Lee explained. " Because
they can interplay in different ways, it opens up that fun, creative aspect
to the customer. It's really all about having fun and really finding what it
is that brings you joy and ways that you can spark conversations when
someone walks into a room. "
Peking Handicraft
introduced pink into its
Halloween product lineup after
seeing demand for the color in its
Christmas lineup. Circle 245.
Transpac's Iridescent
Heirloom Mugs add
an elevated but
unexpected
look to fall
tablescapes.
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SUSTAINABLY ECLECTIC
More than ever, customers are seeking high-quality products that can
be reused year to year in the name of sustainability. With this demand
comes a more eclectic approach to decorating, Lee explained, and she's
seeing inspiration from a mix of eras come into play.
" There's a push with sustainability, and people are realizing that
they don't have to completely redo their entire look every single year, "
Lee said. " There are pieces that they can carry forward from year to
year, and there may be pieces that are dear to them that they are then
incorporating and including by mixing old with new eras. That again
creates their own individualistic feel and aesthetic. "
Additionally, demand has increased for products that can be displayed
not only in fall's early days but into late fall and Thanksgiving, as
customers continue to take into account a product's lifespan in the home.
" It's no more just about, 'Oh, this is what the new trend is.' It's really
just, 'How can I turn that trend into something that expresses my
unique sense of style?' " said Lee.
Whether customers are looking for tried-and-true classics or
the unconventional, retailers have plenty of options to source that
encourage self-expression and creativity this Halloween and harvest.
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