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SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

This majolica cup and saucer , circa 1880s, was sold for $249 in April 2024. When extravagant mustaches became fashionable during the Victorian era, tea drinkers faced a predicament: the hot beverage melted the wax that kept their well-groomed ’staches in place and made them droop. But they did cause at least one last stir in the U.S.

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JUNE 26, 2024

Little did we know we were embracing an aesthetic that would become a hot new trend decades later: “grandpacore.” GRANDFATHERS ARE THE NEW STYLE ICONS While last year was all about the “ coastal grandmother ” style, 2024 is taking inspiration from our grandfathers. The trend isn’t confined to just fashion, either.

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APRIL 22, 2024

For instance, when her husband-to-be, Prince Albert , gifted her an emerald-set snake engagement ring, it initiated a country-wide trend of wearing a snake motif as a symbol of eternal love. Antique Mizpah Brooch. Sold for $35 AUD via Albion Antique Auction Centre (March 2024). Antique Carved Jet Mourning Jewelry.

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MARCH 12, 2025

Fast-forward more than 300 years and the revered Dresden white gold is once again at the height of fashion and the current kitsch trend with a series of exciting collaborations. Sold for135,000 via Bonhams (April 2024). Sold for100,000 via Bonhams (April 2024). Sold for 59,000 GBP via Bonhams (April 2024).

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JANUARY 15, 2025

This infusion of medievalism in the decorative arts was originally an architectural style from around the 1740s, before finding widespread popularity in the 19th century. Just look at wardrobes and chest of drawers of the time to see base and cornice moldings that wouldnt be out of place decorating the exterior of a grand building.

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JANUARY 29, 2025

Art deco furniture, including case pieces, side tables, and nightstands, will be popular this year, like this attractive waterfall nightstand (or end table) from the 1930s. Art deco, a beloved aesthetic for over 100 years, is experiencing a revival as one of the most significant trends for interior design in 2025.

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