Menswear design connects to the changes happening culturally across all areas of fashion. In this forecast issue we turn these concepts into solid product design. Highly detailed design flats reveal, not only the key silhouettes, but also the smallest detailing. The pages bring together original sketches with images, to explore fabrics, patterns, fastenings and the important style lines and proportions.

Women’s and Men’s accessories collide in this latest design forecast issue, which turns concepts and theory into inspiring and fresh product design. These original design flats reveal the new style lines, materials, surface patterns and detailing for the new season over 74 information-packed pages.

This issue turns concepts and fashion theory into actionable design flats for the women/youth apparel sector. These inspiring designs form the building blocks of the season with key silhouettes and the latest style lines to construct these shapes. It also outlines when to use surface pattern or add in detail and decoration for the best effects.

Despite the renewed interest in structured tailoring the overall feeling for spring/summer 2020 is relaxed and easy. Menswear designs are cleverly constructed and versatile with attention to key details. In this report our ready-to-use design flats combine with curated catwalk and street looks to inspire your future collections.

An exciting season for womenswear full of creative concepts and unique ideas for surface pattern. Styles are cleverly constructed with attention to proportion and detail. In this report the three concept trends for 2020 are translated into womenswear, covering all apparel and swimwear areas. Ready-to-use original design flats combine with selected catwalk looks to inspire future collections.

This design issue focuses on the all-important accessory sector. This 54-page report is packed with original sketches and catwalk/street inspiration to push your product design forward.

In the JEWELLERY sector single statements are creating dynamic points of focus. BAG styles merge with clothing, worn across or around the body. FOOTWEAR designs push forward with new heel shapes, fat layered soles and patterned hosiery. Unstructured clothing, utilises the power of BELTS and ties to control excess volume and add detail. In HEADWEAR structures are relaxed, soft and easy, while SCARVES dominate many looks as the top styling accessory. EYEWEAR designs are new and contemporary, with roots in classic retro styles.

New womenswear fuses functionality, aesthetics and an element of distinction. Consumers are seeking out meaningful purchases, styles that are familiar, but at the same time offer an opportunity for self expression. DESIGNs need to connect with consumers, instil confidence and above all inspire.

The defining menswear trends are revealed through a cleaned-up less-is-more aesthetic and a reverential acknowledgement of the past.

Men are embracing the empowerment of accessories, the dynamic accents that animate a look. These strategic choices are part of the widening demand for original and authentic design.Brands are tapping into their own heritage, to produce accessory lines that combine a nostalgia dip into their own DNA, with high-quality craftsmanship. It’s a winning combination.