
As the saying goes, one day you’re in and the next day you’re out. That applies as much to jelly shoes and camo pants as it does to lighting trends, a category designers see at both its best and its most regrettable every day.
Most of us don’t buy lighting to be ironic – we’re hoping it adds atmosphere, maybe even a little magic. But even the most flattering glow can fall out of step with the culture, the mood, or the moment.