VICENZAORO SEPTEMBER: TRENDBOOK 2026+, TIME FOR STYLE FORECASTS

• Fashion and luxury look to the future: Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting, IEG’s independent  observatory directed by Paola De Luca, dedicates two events to style trend forecasting 
• On Saturday 7th September, a talk with international experts and designers will analyse luxury’s future scenarios between culture integration, technology and experiential consumption at the  “Wonderland” event 
• Sunday 8th September, the presentation of the new Trendbook 2026+: an essential tool for  jewellery industry insiders with content and strategies for the coming seasons 
• Autumn Winter 2024-25, Trendvision says: bold 1970s’ volumes, sophisticated reminiscences of the  Victorian age, street style creativity, the designer’s graphic touch 

Vicenza (Italy), August 2024 – “The Trend show” is the motto of Vicenzaoro September, the international  gold and jewellery exhibition that will be opening its doors from 6th to 10th September at Vicenza Expo Centre.  Italian Exhibition Group’s(IEG) boutique show is looking to the future and, for the first time, will be dedicating  a double appointment with style forecasting. The two events will be organised by Trendvision Jewellery +  Forecasting, IEG’s independent observatory directed by Paola De Luca. On Saturday 7th September, a focus  on the future of jewellery and luxury as a result of shared creation, with a panel of international experts and  designers. On Sunday 8th September, the presentation of the new Trendbook 2026+: a veritable bible for the  entire jewellery industry, the book is a fundamental tool to guide insiders with contents and strategies for the  development of future collections, anticipating the evolution of contemporary luxury. 

TRENDVISION, TWO APPOINTMENTS WITH THE FUTURE 

“Wonderland. Co-creating Future Culture for Jewellery & Luxury” (Saturday 7th September, 11 am, Palladio Theatre, Vicenza Expo Centre) is the event that will explore the collaborative approach with which creatives,  entrepreneurs and designers work to innovate and define new luxury standards and values according to  common values and collective aspirations. Fashion and jewellery as vehicles of social change and innovation  in founder & creative director of Trendvision Jewellery + Forecasting, Paola De Luca’s introduction to  Wonderland. The Joy Economy, in other words, how luxury has entered the era of experiential consumption,  with Carlo Pignataro, author and podcaster of LUX & Friends. The transformation of creative processes with  AI, will be the theme of the talk by Andrea Filippi and Gabriele Moschin from I-Clerk – Academy of AI  Generative Art Professions. Lastly, the influence of street style and different urban and cultural communities on music, fashion and jewellery will be the topic addressed by American designer Lorraine West, whose  jewellery is worn by stars such as Zendaya, Serena Williams, Viola Davis, Alicia Keys and Angela Bassett.  

Scheduled for Sunday 8th September is the “Trends for breakfast” event featuring the presentation of the  new Trendbook 2026+ (Educational Hub at the Expo Centre from 10.30 am). The international publication,  now in its 22nd year, presents jewellery industry insiders with style trend forecasts for 2026 in a completely  new format. The book will be divided into three main sections: consumer culture, evolutions and 

opportunities in the jewellery industry, and Forecast 2026. Forecasts for 2026 will include five main themes bearing the evocative names of Sleek Elegance, Opulent Extravaganza, Street Coolness, Digital Nouveau and Wonderland, which will be explored in detail during the event. Each topic will illustrate the stylistic directions,  inspirations, atmospheres, technological innovations, craftsmanship, techniques and colours of jewellery. 

AUTUMN WINTER 2024-25, THE FOUR TRENDS ON DISPLAY 

What about the jewellery trends for the coming autumn-winter season 2024-25? According to Trendvision  Jewellery + Forecasting, trends will run along the axis of time: between historical heritage and contemporary  innovations. Consumers want to express individuality through unique and bold pieces. Therefore, inspirations  between vintage and avant-garde, which the IEG observatory has tagged with four labels. A return to Boldness is forecast, driven by a revival of the vintage look of the 1970s and ‘80s with the use of smooth, rounded  metals, from the iconic gas tube to polished gold spheres, accompanied by cabochons and semi-precious  stones. Opulence and luxury from the past, reminiscent of the Victorian or even Georgian-era, are the main  features of the X-Treme Décor trend. Jewellery will display intricate techniques, such as engravings, lace cut outs and the art of gem and pearl carving. Large gems and floral motifs will add layers of detail and pay  homage to the history of jewellery. To all extents and purposes, jewellery is a language, along with tattoos,  that people use to express personality and creativity. Superstyling is the trend that will reflect what is  happening in the workshops that the street and social media are today. One example is the “ear party”, a  diverse collection of earrings adorning the ear. From individualism to designer, Graphique celebrates elegant  design through minimal lines and light materials. Distinctive motifs such as spirals and V-shapes, will embody  the designer’s creativity, transforming simplicity into versatile and timeless elegance.