Watching trends develop

As a coda to my trend report, I took note of the increased sightings of deer and antler motifs and asked the question whether it was a coincidence or a trend. Within weeks of finishing the report Jean Charles de Castelbajac’s answered my question. He chose Bambi as the theme for his fall-winter 2010 fashion show in Paris. Trend indicators are everywhere, if you take the time to observe the culture that surrounds both the world at large and your own product. For more on Paris fashion week, check out the New York Times blog.