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It's going to be colorful, for example with the Creativeworld trends. (Source: Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH)
It's going to be colorful, for example with the Creativeworld trends. 
03.09.2025
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Next year's Christmasworld will be bright and colorful – with tropical motifs and vibrant colors, the traditional Decoration Unlimited special show will spread holiday vibes under the motto “Tropical Bounty.” At the same time, the exhibition halls will also feature subtle, soft colors and retro tones such as indigo blue. This insight into the trends at the three Frankfurt consumer goods fairs Christmasworld, Ambiente, and Creativeworld was provided by the design experts at Stilbüro Bora.Herke.Palmisano, who once again went on research trips for the latest edition of their trend preview: this time to Italy and Japan.

“We live in unstable times. There is a great need for security, strong feelings, and sustainability,” concludes Annetta Palmisano. The trends at Ambiente, Christmasworld, and Creativeworld are a response to this development. Living spaces offer a “break from everyday life…

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