All are important to craft production, just as they are to fashion. FAD A fad is fleeting Here today and gone tomorrow. I doubt that many people would want to decorate their entire house in hot pink, or even live with it for the long term. But as fun touches to update the home or for gift giving , fads are an important addition.
Some trends start out as fads, then move on to become trends or even classics.
Fads and trends become integrated into our lives very quickly, and our sales quotas will reflect this if we incorporate these items into our lines. Artisans need to be aware at all times of what is happening in the home decor and gift industries. If we are unable to attend trade shows, a quick and easy way to keep up with the latest news is to go to our local craft stores and take a look at the newest pattern books and packets. Go to the malls and check out the department stores. Really examine what is on the shelves and in the sales circulars .