trend report - Staples Promotional Products

2017

TREND REPORT

Promotional Products

Let’s Talk Trends With a new year comes a timely opportunity to select fresh new products for your promotional merchandise collections. At Staples Promotional Products, we understand that trend research - and a keen understanding of what is important to your customer base - is crucial when designing and planning for your upcoming year’s programs. The 2017 Trend Report contains carefully explored insights to give you an inside look into the trends shaping both retail and promotional industry products. We endeavour to help make your review and selection of promotional merchandise an easier and more

Bottega Veneta 2017, Vogue.

well-informed process.

Military Composition

ALTERNATIVE ® Basic 20” Cotton Barrel Duffel Bag

ROOTS73 ® Manitou Ballcap $17.99** Min.: 24

$77.99* Min.: 6

Nili Lotan Pre-Fall 2017, Vogue.

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Valentino Spring 2017, NY Times.

No longer a tactic for blending in, the camouflage pattern has made its return to help you stand out in a crowd. Taking its cues from the traditional design of military fatigues, the Military Composition trend takes street style to a whole new level with pieces ranging from subtle with the typical muted tones, to bold with powerful prints.

Camo Hunt Fanny Pack $5.69* Min.: 100

ALTERNATIVE ® Camo 15” Computer Tote $94.99* Min.: 6

HIGH SIERRA® Men’s and Women’s Molo Hybrid Insulated Jacket $109.99** Min.: 6

Roots73 is a registered trade mark of Roots Canada Ltd. Used under license. *Price includes 1 location decoration. **Price includes 1 location embroidery. Set-up charges may apply. Taxes and delivery extra. While quantities last. Pricing valid until April 30th, 2017.

Buckle Up

Gucci Spring 2017, Vogue.

Accessories, and bags in particular, are all about the details. As much as we like our totes, duffles, and backpacks to be about functionality, we like them to be about style as well. This year, expect to see trendy hardware like buckles taking the simplest of bags and turning them in to something eye-catching.

ADIDAS ® Rucksack Backpack

Buckle Tote

$84.99** Min.:12

$9.79* Min.: 100

Command Messenger Bag

Field & Co.® Venture 15” Computer Backpack

Please Call for Pricing. Min.: 25

$36.99** Min.: 24

*Price includes 1 location decoration. **Price includes 1 location embroidery. Set-up charges may apply. Taxes and delivery extra. While quantities last. Pricing valid until April 30th, 2017.

Victoria Beckham Spring 2017, Vogue.

Oceanic Inspiration From the palest shades of periwinkle to the richest hues of midnight, the 2017 colour palette has much respect for colours inspired by the sea. One of the most versatile colour ranges in fashion and design, blue can act as a neutral tone with an inky navy, or can create interest as a burst of colour, as seen here with Seafoam and Teal.

Vanity Bag $3.09* Min.: 150

MOLESKINE ® Volant Ruled Large Journal

Ermanno Scervino Spring 2017, Vogue.

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$11.29* Min.: 50

Paradiso Fruit Petites $18.99* Min.: 48

Next Level Unisex Triblend Long-Sleeve Hoodie $21.99** Min.: 24


S’well, nordstrom.com. Marchesa Spring 2017, Vogue.

ADIDAS® Climacool Knit Shoe

ADIDAS® Climachill Heather Block Competition Polo

$114.99 Min.: 4 pairs

$74.99** Min.: 12

Tori Cotton Fashion Tote

Aviana™ Luna Double Wall Stainless Bottle

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$11.39* Min.: 25

$28.99* Min.: 13

* Price includes 1 location decoration. **Price includes 1 location embroidery. Set-up charges may apply. Taxes and delivery extra. While quantities last. Pricing valid until April 30th, 2017.

The Future Looks Bright

ADIDAS® Front Hit Climacool FlexFit Hat

ADIDAS ® Women’s Performance Polo

$26.99** Min.: 24

$46.99** Min.: 12

Olli 14oz Ceramic Mug

Memphis Pen

$5.89* Min.: 144

$1.79* Min.: 250

Boris Bidjan Saberi Spring 2017, Vogue.

Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2017, Vogue.


Neon is no longer just for the sporty! When these striking fluorescent hues are applied to fashion and accessories as subtle and understated points of interest, or are paired with other more neutral tones, it creates a wearable look that can take these brights beyond their typical athleisure usage.


Color Pop Bound JournalBook Bundle Set

Taurus Backpack $14.49* Min.: 25

$14.49** Min.: 144

Power Play Sport Bag

Marc Jacobs Spring 2017, Vogue.

$8.29* Min.: 25

Athena Travel Tumbler 16 Oz. $10.49* Min.: 25

*Price includes 1 location decoration. **Price includes 2 locations decoration. Set-up charges may apply. Taxes and delivery extra. While quantities last. Pricing valid until April 30th, 2017.

Hailed as “nature’s neutral”, Pantone’s Color of the Year, Greenery, offers a unique colour pairing opportunity for brands as a versatile shade that works well with a variety of colour combinations. Paired with neutrals, brights, deep shades, pastels, and metallics, these diverse palettes easily traverse fashion, beauty, product, and graphic design applications.†

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Akris Pre-Fall 2017, Vogue.

Hellessy Spring 2017, Vogue.

Greenery

Not A Paper Cup $5.69* Min.: 72

Tranzip 15” Computer Day Pack

Fendi Pre-Fall 2017, Vogue.

$22.99* Min.: 24

Camille Pen

Zara 2017.

$0.69* Min.: 500

Next Level Unisex CVC Crew Tee

42” Auto Open Folding, Color Splash Umbrella

$11.99** Min.: 24

$12.99* Min.: 48


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Living Well With the growth of increasingly demanding lifestyles, there has been a concurrent and vital movement aimed at promoting healthy and active living. To encourage dedication to Living Well, keen attention to fitness, mindfulness, and inspiration has extended across apparel, accessories, housewares, and more.

Electronic Aromatherapy Oil Diffuser SAGAFORM ® Duo Herb Pot

$38.99* Min.: 10

$53.99* Min.: 50

Quadra Long Sleeve Top

Denim Fleece Joggers

$34.99** Min.: 24

$26.99** Min.: 24


All Day Super Oats & Bowl Set $18.99* Min.: 48

HOMEDICS Portable Ultrasonic Humidifer $39.99* Min.: 12

HOMEDICS Portable Sound Spa

Zen Colouring Book/Pencil Combo

$32.99* Min.: 15

$2.29* Min.: 150

*Price includes 1 location decoration. Set-up charges may apply. Taxes and delivery extra. While quantities last. Pricing valid until April 30th, 2017.

Zac Posen Spring 2017, Vogue.

Natural Materials Incorporating raw beauty that connects us with nature, accessories constructed of natural-looking and organic materials continue to emerge at retail and within the promotional products industry. The warm colour tones and uncultivated appeal of these pieces create a calming and minimalistic aesthetic that we crave in contrast to the commotion of everyday life.

Wooden LED Clock $22.99* Min.: 24

Sintra Cork Soft Bound Journal $7.99* Min.: 72

Fortune Fabric Speaker

Oak Wine Barrel Soap Tray

Basalt Concrete Candle Holders

$41.99** Min.: 12




Nathan Cable Holder with Key Ring $12.79* Min.: 50

Ronan Hard Cover Journal Combo $17.99* Min.: 25

3-Piece Desk Set

Nathan Power Bank, 2200 mAh

$28.99* Min.: 24

$21.79* Min.: 25


Seeing Stripes

Proenza Schouler Spring 2017, Elle.

Emporio Armani Spring 2017, Vogue.

While stripes never really go out of style, the designs we are seeing for Spring 2017 offer a variety of fun, multicolour iterations that are perfect for the warmer weather we are all starting to crave. Vertical stripes are also making an appearance on bag handles, creating interest with a more understated usage of the much-loved pattern.

SAGAFORM ® Studio Take Away Mug

Charlie Cotton Weekender $36.99* Min.: 13

$23.99* Min.: 50

PUMA® Men’s and Women’s Washed Stripe Polo $89.99** Min.: 6

Premium Striped Cotton Tote $15.99* Min.: 50


ADIDAS® Rangewear Full Zip Hoody

Carolina Herrera Spring 2017, Vogue.

$74.99** Min.: 12

Charlie Cotton Tote

ADIDAS® 3-Stripe Medium Duffle

ADIDAS® 3-Stripe Shoe Bag $23.99** Min.: 18

$59.99** Min.: 12



$21.99* Min.: 13

Virtual Reality With its ability to facilitate otherworldly experiences, consumer demand for Virtual Reality has increased steadily over the last year. With its growing appeal, VR offers brands unique marketing opportunities as its rich, interactive adventures allow users to become fully immersed in campaigns and other relevant content.

Cyclops VR Goggles $18.49* Min.: 25*

Luxury Virtual Reality Headset

True Wireless Earbuds

$20.99* Min.: 24*

$46.49* Min.: 12* Create a fully-integrated and undisturbed VR experience by incorporating high-def sound with these discreet earbuds.

Cliffhanger Virtual Reality Glasses $4.49* Min.: 50*


Art&Design Take your on-trend promotional merchandise further by using the latest art and design techniques and applying them to product decoration, packaging, and other marketing collateral. Designing unique and eye-catching artwork to showcase your branding creates a cohesive package, offering your customers a unique, fully-integrated promotional item.

Modern Retro

Modular Layout

Line Art

While Minimalism can be traced back to the early 20th century, the simplistic focus and functional intent of its approach has made it one of the most enduring design trends. With its “less is more” aesthetic, it makes use of intentional white or negative space to give breathing room to other elements, and allows for a clear focal point.

Rooted in the nostalgia of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, Modern Retro takes vintage typefaces and colour palettes and gives the design a more contemporary appeal. Its use of nerd culture (think: pixel art, PCs, abstract illustrations, and neon) embraces an appreciation for authenticity and creates a connection between the design and the viewer.

While Modular Layout design makes use of a block grid pattern in its composition, this technique is anything but boring. Unanticipated patterns and variability in layouts create immediate interest for the viewer and encourages further appraisal of other elements of the collateral.

With its consistent straight and curved lines against a simple background, the use of Line Art in logo design sets brands apart and positions them as modern and relaxed. Simplicity is key as this tactic allows for the presence of productive negative space, again creating powerful impact through humility.

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Minimalism

Packaging an Experience

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Marketers today are all about creating memorable brand experiences, and product packaging has become another piece of that experience. Packaging is going beyond functional and now offers marketers an opportunity to build on their promotional products by designing customized parcels, creating a completely cohesive piece in which every element shares the story of their campaign – product, decoration, and packaging.

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Yurie Mano, designswan.com