An exciting season for womenswear explores the real need for practical and long-lasting staples, while tapping into the desire for clothing that’s also expressive and unique. New design is required to tick a lot of boxes and this report offers different solutions. It looks at designs which can be adapted to multiple sizes, styles that are adaptable and can be worn in different ways, it also looks at using existing product or waste material. REALFEEL celebrates authenticity through familiar styles that connect to home and a sense of belonging. ECONOME looks to simplify design through expanded shapes with adaptable features and MULTISIM pushes the boundaries of creativity with multifaceted design ideas.
The report covers casualwear – including denim, soft separates, jerseywear, dresses and outerwear with detailed sketches showing ideas for surface pattern and material types.

In this Men Apparel report we explore different approaches to design. There is a strong pull towards clothing with real authenticity, this is most apparent in the trend REALFEEL. Here clothing celebrates real function and the kind of nostalgia that connects to real experience and emotion. An alternative direction for menswear is ECONOME, which flows in a minimalist direction with clean finishes and clever construction – adding confidence and ease. MULTISIM reflects the multiple ways that we can approach clothing, exploring meaningful craft and surface pattern, while acknowledging the technical aspects that are necessary in modern clothing.

This design issue releases a flow of fresh ideas and inspiration into womenswear. It explores the key drivers for this sector and answers questions concerning sustainability and longevity. Our design solutions incorporate versatility and adaptability into product to achieve extended use, while also providing practical ideas for layering and styling. As well as addressing the important issues, the report’s main objective is to encourage and stimulate creativity with new and innovative ideas.

This deep dive into menswear reveals the important design directions for the autumn/winter 23-24 season. A look at adaptable designs with adjustable details, optional layers and different ways to style, with the aim of ultimately extending the lifespan of product. There is a casual ease to construction that is countered with high-quality, durable fabrics to add structure and shape. Approach the new season with confidence and faith in your designs with this inspiring, in-depth menswear report.

This DESIGN report reveals the direction of new trends for the accessories sector. Original sketches clearly define the shapes, proportions and exciting details for the coming AW 23-24 season. These new designs cover Women’s and Men’s styles for Bags, Jewellery, Footwear, Belts, Headwear and Eyewear. Inspiring pages are highly visual and deliver in-depth analysis for accurate insights into pattern, texture, materials and finishes.

High on the list of priorities for swimwear is adaptability, with consumers looking for designs with custom features. DESIGNers need to meet this demand with coordinated swimwear that can be tied in different ways, layers that can be peeled off or worn separately, and details that can be removed to extend use.
This report offers original designs and inspiring analysis to inform new product. For spring/summer 2023 swimwear is divided into three themes: SYMBIOTIC wraps the body in soft structures and soft materials. The REFORM theme puts the focus on structured shapes and details with hardware trims. WONDER explores vintage structures in a wave of retro prints.

This report takes a deep dive into the menswear sector, offering original designs and inspiring analysis to inform new product. For spring/summer 2023 men’s fashion takes three different approaches: SYMBIOTIC captures the essence of a new, gentler approach to menswear. The REFORM theme embraces the practical aspects of clothing, aiming to improve performance through design and durability. WONDER triggers an emotional response with unique designs filled with personality and vitality. All trends aim to address the negative impact of fashion production to ensure designs are versatile and adaptable, unique and precious or simply durable and practical

Navigating womenswear with all its complexities and nuanced subtleties can be challenging for any business. This report offers a guide through this intriguing sector looking at clothing from three different perspectives. The SYMBIOTIC theme takes a light-handed approach to design. It explores clothing’s relationship with the body from freedom of movement to close, second-skin connection and the idea of openness through sheer or cutout details. REFORM looks closely at new structure and the important proportions of individual garments. An orderliness exists, not just in line, but also in pattern and symmetrical arrangement of detailing. The emphasis is on adjustable aspects and construction is visible and celebrated. WONDER takes a unique route through latter-day vintage concepts and emotionally-charged expressive designs. Here clothing takes on a precious quality that encourages care and longevity.

ACCESSORIES for the spring/summer season offer inventive ways to approach design from different and inspiring perspectives. Styles are dynamic and part of a confident new approach to design. Bags, footwear, jewellery, headwear, eyewear and belt designs are individual, unique and fuelled by a creative force that offers an outlet for self expression.
This extensive report covers all accessory areas for Women, Men and youth sectors with on-point analysis to validate each concept. Downloadable Adobe Illustrator files offer the designer infinite possibilities to adapt and reimagine every design.

Accessories for autumn/winter 2022-23 will be a dynamic blend of show-stopping pieces and practical design solutions. This report covers accessories and details for WOMEN/youth and MEN/youth categories. Starting with SHAKE IT, full of unique and risk-taking concepts, BIO-SYNCH, taking us outdoors into nature and SMARTS which explores multifunctional and adaptable designs.