Ikea's VÄRMER Collection Celebrates Different Holiday Cultures
References: fastcompany
Just in time for the holiday season, Ikea introduces its inclusive VÄRMER collection that honors the ways that different cultures celebrate the festive time of the year. The Swedish brand understands that the winter holidays are different for many households all over the globe and aim to create a capsule that commemorates multiculturalism.
The new collection is complete with holiday products that are made to represent the diverse ways of celebration. Specifically, the brand draws in English, Swedish, and Kenyan designers to ensure that it is as authentic as possible. Many of the designs in the VÄRMER collection are made to support communal meals, showcasing that many different cultures share the same traditions to eating and togetherness during the holidays.
Image Credit: Ikea
The new collection is complete with holiday products that are made to represent the diverse ways of celebration. Specifically, the brand draws in English, Swedish, and Kenyan designers to ensure that it is as authentic as possible. Many of the designs in the VÄRMER collection are made to support communal meals, showcasing that many different cultures share the same traditions to eating and togetherness during the holidays.
Image Credit: Ikea
Trend Themes
1. Inclusive Holiday Homeware - Creating holiday products that honor and represent the different ways cultures celebrate the festive season.
2. Collaborative Designing - Encouraging designers from different cultural backgrounds to work together to create authentic and diverse holiday collections.
3. Multicultural Marketing - Embracing the diversity of holiday celebrations around the world and promoting it through inclusive marketing campaigns.
Industry Implications
1. Retail Industry - Opportunities for retailers to create inclusive holiday collections that cater to diverse cultural celebrations.
2. Design Industry - Creating authentic and diverse holiday collections through collaborative designing that honors multiple cultural traditions and practices.
3. Marketing Industry - Making multiculturalism a significant part of marketing campaigns during holiday seasons, allowing consumers to connect with the brand on a personal level.
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