This exciting area of fashion captures a need for playfulness and self-expression through designs that offer more than just functional practicality. For SS2026 accessories make a strong impression with new and effective deviations to familiar lines using surprising materials, fresh details or clever construction. A design packed forecast report covering important developments in the accessories sector. Original CAD flats reveal each design in great detail with analysis and inspiration to take the ideas further. If downloads are part of your subscription package you will be able to download the full DESIGN MATRIX as Adobe Illustrator files, and have the option to download the report as a PDF document.

Womenswear moves forward with powerful new proportions, balancing big oversized shapes and dynamic curved lines, with serious crops and bold statement details. The structured trapeze line and the soft, puffy blouson are key silhouettes, which are set to make an impact across soft separates and jackets. Adaptability will be an important factor for spring summer 2026 and this translates into coordinating layers, two-piece sets and fastenings that make room for re-styling. Femme elements bring in snappy waistlines and contoured fits, while detailing moves into sweet frills, gathers and fringes.

Beach and swimwear design captures the anticipation of summer and the thrill of escape. This feeling is reflected in exciting new shapes featuring cleverly placed surface pattern and decorative details. Materials, treatments and finishes are important for every look, while adaptable or adjustable styles add value to designs. This design packed forecast report covers emerging trends for women and men in the swimwear sector. Original CAD sketches give a detailed insight into new proportions, key details and the important style lines that define each look. Designs are complete with front/back views and are backed up by analysis to take ideas and inspiration further. If downloads are part of your subscription package you will be able to download the full DESIGN MATRIX as Adobe Illustrator files, and have the option to download the report as a PDF document.

We’re excited to reveal a new dedicated DESIGN report for mens accessories packed with inspiration for all sectors. Our highly-detailed original design flats outline the new direction for Bags, Jewellery, Footwear, Headwear, Eyewear, Belts and Socks. If downloads are part of your subscription package you will be able to download the full DESIGN MATRIX as Adobe Illustrator files, and have the option to download the report as a PDF document

Menswear styles take up space in exciting new proportions that bring a sense of confidence to the summer 2026 season. This easy volume is sometimes balanced with crop lengths, giving silhouettes a boxy appearance. Details and fastenings are used to control excess volume or to provide adaptive styling.
Men’s apparel is casualised in subtle ways with workwear detailing creeping into formal styles, and softer fabrics used to take the edge off hard lines. New designs introduce exciting developments in the menswear sector for spring/summer 2026.

The new season centres around intelligent and considered design. Womenswear offers more in terms of flexibility and versatility – styles have an easy or adjustable fit and a softness that comes through in ‘touch-me’ fabrics and the gentle wave of construction lines or curved finishing. Designs are elevated with precious and innovative details in clothing that is practical – but also desirable. This apparel report cuts through the information overload to bring you the key changes about to happen in womenswear before trends hit the mainstream. Get ahead with a focused look at the styles which will make waves in Autumn/Winter 2025-26

Consumers are leaning into the safety of familiar styles with links to nostalgia and heritage, while craving the excitement of the new. For Autumn/Winter 2025-26 new accessory designs emerge that bridge the gap between iconic pieces and fresh innovation. This Accessories issue is packed with original designs offering a detailed insight into the direction of trends, from key shapes and proportions down to the smallest design detail. The report is organised by category and features ready-to-download CAD sketches and an expertly curated selection of the most directional styles emerging from the latest catwalk collections. Main areas covered include Bags, Jewellery, Footwear, Headwear, Eyewear with inspiration for belts, gloves, hosiery and neckwear.

Men’s apparel is efficiently designed, in easy uncomplicated structures featuring robust and reinforced construction. Newness emerges in the repositioning and reworking of design details and style lines within a classic framework. Ease comes across in casualised styles, which incorporate adjustable elements or areas of elastication. The key to menswear design for autumn/winter 2025-26 will be found in exciting new proportions and creative combinations of texture and pattern.

Womenswear moves into 2025 with styles that feel authentic, and appear familiar but contain next-level design elements. There’s an obsessive attention to detail, clever manipulation of fabric and disruption of style lines and proportions. The new season will see unexpected injections of craft and surprising decorative finishes – even the most practical styles will be delightfully skewed in some unique way. This new direction pushes design forward exploring sustainable approaches to womenswear and new ways to make the most of existing resources.