A desirable trend is characterized by lots of enthusiasm and

energy over a short period of time. Fads are often seen with
common consumer items, especially around the holiday season.
Colored rubber bands were a product that fell into this category in
the 2010s. The rubber bands came in different colors. We bought
them per piece or by the dozen at the Palengke and Sari-Sari
stores. We loved them because they were perfect for office and
school use. These rubber bands were improvised into bracelets.
That cool, weird girl from school wore colored rubber bands that
covered half her forearms—and you wanted them, too! They were
the retro version of today's baller bands—only more useful; during
recess, we'd link them into a long rope to play Chinese garter or
10-20.
The primary difference between a trend and a fad is that
trends have the potential to be long-term influencers on the
market. In addition, trends often involve altered classics. For
example, specific colors can be declared “trendy.” For 2014, the
colors orange and blue garnered a lot of attention. However,
orange and blue are classic colors; in other words, a classic piece
has been declared a “trend.” Trends can be much more difficult to
track, but the best rule of thumb when considering whether a
piece is a classic or a trend, is to ask yourself: “will i still love this
in five years?” If the answer is a resounding “yes,” then chances
are that the piece is either a classic or an updated classic, both of
which will age beautifully.