In our view there is already a ton of coverage of the trends that ivory tower professors and billionaire fund managers are seeing. What’s the edge in hearing the billionaire consensus view over and over again?
The edge comes from hearing new perspectives and new information like from the wedding planner who has worked with hundreds of couples during the pandemic and has noticed that couples are allocating significantly more of their wedding budgets on “”small details”” like personalized neon signs and eco-friendly customized digital invitations rather than paper invites. Or the accountant seeing how there’s a huge uptick in ecommerce clients generating revenue from in person popups.
Below, you’ll find some of the most thoughtful entrepreneurs and creatives in across various industries and markets sharing the trends they are seeing.
LaTonya Cleveland
Plus size women are showing what we are made of in the fashion industry. We have been underrated and underrepresented for years. I am proud of who I am and the skin I’m in. Confidence is definitely key and time to flaunt it. I appreciate the fact companies (brands) are fashion forward and are now inclusive when it comes to plus size clothing for us to explore sizes. Read more>>
Andrew O’Callaghan
The biggest trend, and the elephant in the room, is rising interest rates. The recent rate-increases have had a domino effect across the real estate market: decreasing buying power, which reduces demand, which saturates the market, which causes the market to stagnate. Read more>>
TeShauna Jones
The biggest trend I see is the use of candy/sugary fragrance oil scents in both soaps and heavily in body butters. And truthfully the scents are nice, but I feel that herbal and unscented are just as nice. Read more>>
Sarah Currie-Halpern
There are a number of major trends going on in our industry and work at the moment. Read more>>
Connie Sciolino
When the COVID pandemic hit, all public gyms were closed immediately. It was swift and harsh, not just for gym owners but for their clients. Many people turned to at-home gym training; puchasing equipment, signing up for apps, and going at it alone. It has worked for many and we’ll see a large percentage of the fitness dollars still going to at-home training but we are now seeing some of those clients coming back to the gym. Read more>>
Marta Muryn
I am a portrait photographer who also specializes in photographic women over 40. I do see a big shift in modeling world as well where finally women over 40 are getting more attention. Read more>>
Christina Straw
Family photography has definitely moved from an overly posed family wearing perfectly matched clothes to capturing the emotion and connection between parent and child. Portrait photographers today want to see the giggles, the cheek smooches, the warm hug between mom and her toddler daughter. They want to capture the belly laugh as a father throws his son in the air or flips him over his shoulder. They want to see a couple dance together and steal a kiss between chasing their kids around a beautiful field. Read more>>
Tera Coughlin
Here are some trends for spring/summer ; -Bold retro prints -Pastels colors -metallics Read more>>
Lucielle Salomon
In recent years, the fashion industry has made slow strides in sustainability, realizing how unethical and damaging the industry has been to people and the planet. Regarding trends, I foresee the focus on eco-friendly practices to continue in 2023, especially on transparency, on-demand manufacturing and circularity. Read more>>
Kayla Mason
Breathwork, cold plunging, herbal support and mindful drinking all seem to be trends that are peaking or on the rise! These types of practices are becoming so much more available now and I think people are starting to take their health into their own hands and question the subconscious patterns that they were brought up with. Read more>>
Joe Killinger
I have been a commercial real estate entrepreneur for many years, I have watched as the CRE brokerage business struggled to find its path with a younger generation. The CRE brokerage business is one of those that has been set in it’s ways because it works for the older more established agents, we are just now seeing the younger generation finding our industry more attractive due to the willingness of a select few to utilize the many social platforms. The agents that are taking a more creative approach are gaining traction in the CRE industry and many are taking notice. Read more>>
Brookes Cunningham
Today’s real estate market is definitely changing and changing quickly. Housing inventory has been extremely low since rates dropped at the beginning of the pandemic, causing a hectic market for buyers. Due to rising rates mid-2022 and now into 2023, inventory is picking up and we are seeing a shift in the market. It is extremely important to consult with an experienced and informed real estate expert to guide you to ensure you are making the best decision for you and your family, especially in times of unknown like the present. Read more>>
Jessica Eden
Some of the things I’m seeing come up trending in the industry lately are bright, bold coppers, warm blondes, and my personal favorite, rich + ultra blended brunettes. We’re seeing more people interested in extensions, and specifically extensions that are almost invisible, like hand tied options. Some of my guests don’t want the image you get when you think extensions: long super thick mermaid hair Read more>>