It’s bigger than swimwear! This special FOCUS issue extends into poolside party looks, bodycon daywear and activewear. It puts special emphasis on the coordinates that work around swimwear, the items that add value and versatility. The report uncovers all the intricate construction lines and shapes that push swimwear forward. Each look considers fabrics, detailing and finish – where and what to use to get the most impact for your designs – with expert analysis on how to take each trend forward. Over 60 pages offering a balanced mix of creative inspiration and focused information.

In this FOCUS report we analyse what’s happening in the denim sector to form a new vision for denim design.  We look at emerging ideas in shape, detail and finishing, while also considering ways to lower the impact of manufacturing and work resourcefully to make use of existing materials and surplus stock where possible. New designs need to be durable, long lasting and ultimately cherished by the consumer. This report provides a way forward.

FOCUS reports are back! This issue looks at the point where fashion meets active and the way these two worlds have moved closer. The focus on sustainability is pushing fashion towards practical and longer-lasting product, and activewear offers a way forward with durable, highly functional and adaptable design solutions. Brands will find direction for form, detail and styling with inspiration for print, pattern, fabrics and finishing.

This definitive swimwear report provides a valuable insight into the new direction for swimwear in women’s, men’s and youth markets. Expert analysis reveals the emerging trends and newest looks from São Paulo, Australia, Miami, Resort 2017 and Menswear SS 2017 shows. Each of the 50+ pages presents new inspiration for designs with a focus on construction, surface pattern, materials, proportion, line and details for swimwear and beach apparel. Key drivers for the season include new contemporary and covered styles for women and retro styling for men with matching shirts. Don’t miss this unique issue and the first of our new season reports.

The definitive swimwear report provides an insight into the new developments driving trends forward into 2017. Extensively researched information pulled from the Resort 2016, Menswear SS 2016 and Sao Paulo/Miami swimwear shows is compiled into a unique issue focused on this highly specialised sector of the market. Coverage includes direction for Women, Men & Youth areas and covers swimwear, beach and lounge, with particular attention to surface design, fabric and details.

A definitive overview of forward-moving trends in the highly specialised denim sector. Influences filter through from catwalk collections, the retail scene and street culture into new directions for AW 2016-17. The issue curates this information, and gives a clear guide to new developments in Fit, Fabric and Detail, with additional focus on the influences of Workwear and Retro styling. Trends cover Women, Men and Youth areas with the emphasis on where these looks converge, or divide into gender specific designs.

Blue denim pushes forward with new confidence into oversized silhouettes, styled in a head-to-toe look. DESIGNs are minimal and clean, arranged into cleverly proportioned layers or simply designed with colour-match details and stitching, which add to the clean look. Other styles lean back into the seventies with rounded edges and crafted detail, these look ahead with lively contrasts in bright vinyl colours. Industrial fastenings, and bold singular details grab the attention. New fabric developments are key and the latest designs are spun with metallic yarns, laser etched with patterns, or made supple and stretchy in loopback jersey disguised as denim.

This focused report provides a definitive outline for the swimwear sector. Trends filter through from the catwalk collections into definite themes for women’s, men’s and youth areas. Each page presents new inspiration for surface pattern, silhouette & proportion, colour usage, embellishment & craft or fresh styling ideas with related beach apparel. Key drivers are bold colour combinations, shapes that mix a modern/retro look, hippy prints & tribal crafts, scuba influences and styles with novelty or kitsch graphics.

Animals, from charging bulls to pretty butterflies, are bursting onto the scene across apparel and accessories areas for women’s, men’s and youth sectors. We track this concept trend as it moves through SS 2015, in airy sportswear and into AW 15-16, with inspiration for knits and outerwear. Creatures add impact as a singular motif, or become part of a repeat pattern through the surface of fabrics. In accessories there is often a novelty aspect at play, while in jewellery handcrafted finishes are key.