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What To Look Forward To in 2024 journalofantiques.com

Publisher
Maxine Carter-Lome
ach New Year is marked by change and defined by high-definition grid for and 1,000
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trends. As we wrap up our editorial year for 2023, colorful mini-pegs; and Zhu Zhu
Maxine Carter-Lome
Ewe can’t help but look forward, which next year is Aquarium with a range of vibrant Business Manager
a throwback to our past – everything from artwork and toy fish and accessories that kids can use to create a mess- Jeffrey Lome
interior design to fashion and color trends. free aquatic-themed environment. jeffreylome@gmail.com
“Retro,” “Heritage” and “Vintage” are words that will Managing Editor
define 2024 on one end of the trend spectrum when it Technology: According to research and consulting Judy Gonyeau
comes to design, fashion, and art but when it comes to firm Gartner, “democratized generative artificial intelli- editorial.journalofantiques@gmail.com
healthcare and technology-related trends, expect to gence, intelligent applications, augmented-connected
Art Director
hear a lot more about “Generative AI,” “Virtual” and workforce, sustainable technology, and industry cloud
Lynn Cotterman
“On Demand.” platforms are some of the technological developments
Here are a few industry trends we can expect to see in that organizations need to explore in 2024.” By 2026, Production
2024. For us vintage and antique lovers, the best from Gartner predicts that over 80% of enterprises will have
Lynn Cotterman
our past will be on-trend once again! used generative AI APIs and models and/or deployed
generative AI-enabled applications in production Judy Gonyeau
Fashion: According to W Magazine and based on the environments, up from less than 5% in early 2023. Jill Montague-Kaitbenski
Spring 2024 runway shows in New York, Milan, and
Paris, “designers played around with classic elements, Furniture: In the ever-evolving world of furniture,
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dramatic proportions, and fresh, casual styling. It was a to Aaida Trading Services, those trends for 2024 include Toll free:
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relaxed short suiting, and lots of ’90s nostalgia leading the and metal accents; Natural Materials such as wood, stone,
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from.” Look for Mini Hems (think 1967 Valley of the
Dolls), ‘90s Nostalgia, Business Casual, Butter-hued Video Games: The video game industry is a source of journalofantiques@gmail.com
dresses, and Denim in new ways. constant innovation, with many of its breakthrough
technologies being adopted by the business world. While UPS and FedEx
Interior Design: As interior design continues to virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) applications are Shipping Address:
evolve, it seems that what’s old is new again, with a just beginning to be used in the industry, gamers have 113 Main Street, Unit 2
delightful resurgence of retro trends taking center stage in been using headsets to enter fully immersive worlds for Sturbridge, MA 01566
2024. According to Sampleboard, here are the 5 retro years. The concept of the metaverse is not new to gamers
trends interior designers are reviving in the coming year, either - persistent, avatar-driven digital environments and Journal of
starting with The Retro Color Palettes that bring back even digital currencies have long been accepted as part of Antiques and Collectibles
the vibrant, eye-catching colors that were all the rage in mainstream gaming. According to Forbes, 2024 will bring is published monthly in digital
the 1970s. Look for Psychedelic Style with bright, bold us greater immersion, more realistic experiences, and, and quarterly in print by
colors like purple, pink, and orange in the style of the late most of all, fun! Look for Generative AI in gaming, Weathervane Enterprises, Inc.
1960s and early 1970s, the pastel colors associated with gaming on-demand, E-Sports and Pro-Gaming, retro 113 Main Street, Unit 2
the “Miami Vice” look thanks to the popularity of gaming, and remakes—from niche to mainstream—and Sturbridge MA 01566
mid-century modern design, and a return to Earth Tones a new generation of portable gaming devices.
in warm shades like brown, rust and olive green. Also on Periodicals postage paid at
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trend this coming year: Statement Wall Art, Bold All of us at the Journal of Antiques & Collectibles thank
Upholstery and Fabrics, Natural Wood Accents, and you for reading and supporting us this past year. We
Modernized Mid-Century Design. enjoy the task of finding new stories to tell about the POSTMASTER:
things you love and remember from your past and
Antique and Vintage Art: What goes around comes encourage you to visit your neighborhood antique stores, Send address changes to
back around, according to Veranda.com. “Vintage art is especially during the holidays, for thoughtful and The Journal of Antiques
the perfect way to reflect your personal style.” What’s memorable gift ideas that show how much you care. and Collectibles
projected to be hot? Modernist landscapes in the Swedish ISSN: (1539-5618)
style; handcrafted and Cottagecore pieces where it is all Happy Holidays! P.O. Box 950
about crafts (think quilts to hang on the wall and floral Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher Sturbridge, MA 01566
landscape paintings); Americana art in such mediums as Judy Gonyeau, Managing Editor
abstract paintings, still lifes, lithographs, and fabrics; Jeffrey Lome, Lynn Cotterman The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles
reserves the right to reject any advertising that
Pop Art characterized by its brightly hued, graphic, and Jill Montague-Kaitbenski does not comply with our standards. The
iconic visuals; and Minimalist Geometric Art hailing Journal will not be liable for any errors or
omissions but will print a correction in the
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Toys: According to Toy Insider, the Top Three break- writers. We assume no responsibility for loss
away toys for the new year as seen at Toy Fair New York Maxine Carter-Lome, Publisher of unsolicited material.
are LEGO’s Disney King Magnifico’s Castle with four Copyright 2023
fun WISH characters; Lite-Brites HD Pokémon and All rights reserved
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