2015 Trends: Folk

Each year, the team at Gloria Duchin compiles a Trend Intelligence guide based on color stories, textures, materials, and moods that we see as being popular in fashion and home decor. These trend often trickle down into holiday decor, and we use them as a guideline in creating new product.

We will be giving you an exclusive look at our Trend Intelligence guide throughout the next few weeks. Our next trend is Folk:

It’s a reimagined rebellion going back to the roots of earth and nature. Warm browns and golds dance with burgundy and hunter green. In fashion, soft cottons mix with bohemian lace tops, worn leather boots, and distressed leather handbags. Worldly patterns shake hands with turquoise, beaded jewelry.

In the home, repurposed mason jars make for accessory holders. Nature comes indoors with hanging terrariums, and even new furniture has a weathered look, painted in a worn dusty green with stained brass handles. The songs in our hearts sing of freedom:  the freedom to live, to travel and to explore.

For the holidays, look for icons of nature, owls and deer and trees along with icons of movement and freedom. Peace signs are still running strong along with brushed metal finishes like pewter.

Stay tuned for our next trend: Jazz

2015 Trends: Disco

Each year, the team at Gloria Duchin compiles a Trend Intelligence guide based on color stories, textures, materials, and moods that we see as being popular in fashion and home decor. These trend often trickle down into holiday decor, and we use them as a guideline in creating new product.

We will be giving you an exclusive look at our Trend Intelligence guide throughout the next few weeks. Our next trend is Disco:

Bold and vivid pinks, greens, purples, yellows and blues blend together in a hypnotic rhythm that inspires movement. Vibrant patterns collide on oversized pants, and synthetic, shimmering fabrics groove across track suits and pleated skirts. A pair of patent leather green heels are the ultimate dancing shoes.

In the home, bright colors meet with varied textures for an incomparable duet. A bold, green credenza is coated in a vinyl gloss while a pair of neon, yellow armchairs mix soft cushions with sleek, wooden arms. Hand towels have pop-up marigold designs that are as exciting to look at as they are to touch.

   

Fun, is the ultimate word in jewelry and accessories. Whimsical icons meet with swirling colors and glitter accents for a look that reminds of us of the carefree days of disco.

Stay tuned for our next trend: Folk

2015 Trends: Classical

Each year, the team at Gloria Duchin compiles a Trend Intelligence guide based on color stories, textures, materials, and moods that we see as being popular in fashion and home decor. These trend often trickle down into holiday decor, and we use them as a guideline in creating new product.

In looking toward 2015 for trends, we were inspired by music, and the many different genres that are encompassed within it. Musical movements can define an era or spark a revolution. It is a universal language, yet it varies so much from culture to culture. We chose five musical genres that we felt encompassed a variety of moods and color stories. We will be giving you an exclusive look at our Trend Intelligence guide throughout the next few weeks. Our first trend is Classical:

It’s a soft, siren song comprised of subtle sounds and sultry violins. Picture muted hues in off-white, pale gray, dusty pinks and blues. Swirling lines intersect with the harsh staccato of hard edges in white, boxy tops paired with metallic accessories fashioned in geometric shapes.  The result is a symphony for our eyes.

In the home, simple classic lines take center stage in a minimal decorating scheme with plenty of wide open spaces. Accent pieces emerge in unconventional stylings with hexagonal pots and outlined chandeliers. Pops of metallics add depth and dimension to design.

For the season, silhouetted icons dangle from trees in sleek and flowing silver and rose gold lines, and faceted beads and crystals add that geometric sparkle.

Stay tuned for our next trend: Disco

Gloria Duchin, Inc. at New York Fashion Week

Gloria Duchin, in partnership with Chainge Jewelry, showcased their dog tag bracelet as part of the Fatigues to Fabulous "Salute the Runway" show to kick off New York Fashion Week. Chainge founder, David Audette, knew Gloria Duchin, Inc. was the go-to designer and manufacturer in the area, which was why he went to them first when asked by the Fatigues to Fabulous (F2F) organization to create a made in the USA bracelet design for the organization. The company was honored to take part in this collaboration because of the F2F’s mission, helping women veterans re-establish themselves in civilian life. Since Gloria Duchin, Inc. is a woman-owned, domestic company, it was an ideal fit.

Utilizing the groundbreaking Chainge chain, the company designed silvertone dogtags especially for F2F, hand silk-screened with their logo and a second dogtag personalized with the names of fourteen women veterans. These brave women modeled the bracelets in the Salute the Runway fashion show that took place on Wednesday September 3rd, during Fashion Week.

Wearing little black dresses by renowned designers like Marc Jacobs, DKNY and Michael Kors, these incredible and inspiring women showed the world they are as beautiful as they are brave. 

Veteran Stacy Pearsall putting on her Gloria Duchin for Chainge bracelet before the show, photo by Getty Images

Coached earlier in the day by supermodel, Hilary Rhoda, the veteran models looked nothing short of professional the night of the show, that in addition to hosting other women veterans, drew in celebrities like Lauren Hutton and Carmen Marc Valvo in support of the organization. 

“This has been such a wonderful experience,” said Robyn Smalletz, CEO and President of Gloria Duchin, Inc. “These women are so lovely and grateful to be here. We were proud that Fatigues to Fabulous selected us to design their jewelry for the show.”

Robyn Smalletz, CEO of Gloria Duchin and

David Audette, CEO of Chainge

In addition to Gloria Duchin, Inc. and Chainge, the show sponsors included Little Black Dress Wines, Aveda, Bobbi Brown and Shout. 

Because the company was so moved by the F2F mission and the reaction to the bracelets was so strong, they opted to retail the bracelets after the show at www.gloriaduchin.com. The purchase price is $29.99 with 15% going to Fatigues to Fabulous to help more women achieve their post-military dreams. 

Maria's Tree

Recently, we were approached to design a Christmas Tree for a fund raiser in memory of a dear friend that we lost this year. We felt the best way to honor her was to create an Angel themed tree.

We decorated our Angel tree with a garland of tulle and some handmade tulle pom poms, glittery silver and light blue bulbs, and sparkling snowflakes and stars. We interspersed white feathers for an added angelic effect, and, of course, we included plenty of our Gloria Duchin Angel ornaments.

Our pewter Love Angel is accented with pink glitter and a rose Swarovski crystal and tied to the tree with a white glitter chiffon ribbon.

The "With God, all things are Possible" Pewter Angel is accented with a topaz Swarovski crystal and hung on the tree with a shimmery gold chiffon ribbon

And our best selling ornament was included on the tree as well. This pewter "Always in our Hearts" photo ornament features an angel sitting on top of the frame, holding a photo of our dear friend, Maria.

For more information on any of our Angel or Remembrance ornaments, please visit our website: www.gloriaduchin.com

New for 2014!

2014 marks our 35th anniversary. Gloria Duchin began in 1979, manufacturing "Jewelry for your tree" goldtone ornaments in East Providence, Rhode Island. 35 years later, we are still here, bringing our customers new and inspiring ornaments to capture their Christmas memories.

We continually work on trend research and product development to make sure our designs are as beautiful as they are well-made. This year we are excited to present new designs for baby, pet, memorial and Our First Christmas along with a new birthstone collection, and new silvertone initials with genuine Swarovski crystal accents.

All of these items and more are available for purchase on our website www.gloriaduchin.com now You can also look for them in stores this holiday season.

And be sure to stay tuned as we delve further into our design process over the next several weeks to show you snippets of our trend predictions for 2015!

Last Minute for Father's Day? Ok!

Is summer here yet?! No, but Father's Day is coming and it's not too late to be eligible for 2-day or next day shipping for that special gift. Between our sports inspired ornaments like our golf bag and club set or a "team player" pewter ornament adorned with different sports icons and the wide range of craftsman and generic tools for your "handyman dad," you're sure to find the perfect one!

3 Piece Father Ornament Gift Set via K-Mart.com

With the first day of summer right around the corner, is gardening on the top of your To-Do list? It's on ours and we have the perfect summer inspired gift idea for you or a friend! We all know someone who loves to spruce up for the summer with bright flowers under the warm sun, so why not treat them with a creative, thoughtful set? Pair our gardening tool ornaments with a handy gardening set and you'll be ready for summer... and Christmas, too!

Get a head start on celebrating summer by visiting our website at www.gloriaduchin.com or our many retailers for our variety of gardening tools and summer inspired ornaments.

Check back next week for exciting Rhode Island news!

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