Fashion Trends & Forecasting for Apparel & Accessories

CONCEPT COLOUR FASHION Forecast SS 2017

Published 16 September 2015 - 81 pages 20964-21044
CONCEPT & COLOUR Forecast SS 2017

This comprehensive forecast provides an in-depth guide to the overarching trends of the season. The report is packed with information and shaped by the latest innovation, cultural shifts and the leading influencers in design, art, fashion, film, photography and music. Inspiring research traces the origin of each trend and provides the backstory for each of the main trends with links for further research. The report covers Women, Men and Youth areas and includes strong indicators for surface pattern, colour and detailing.

FOCUS Swimwear SS 2017

Published 13 August 2015 - 45 pages 20919-20963
FOCUS Swimwear SS 2017

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.

FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris Resort 2017 Women Youth Apparel

Published 31 July 2015 - 78 pages 20841-20918
FASHION Trends New york London Milan Paris Resort 2017

Resort is increasingly an experimental platform for designers to test new ideas for the main season. For this reason the collections are less about single concepts and more about taking a few risks. In this report our team cuts through the mass of information, and sometimes misdirection, and zooms into the trends that will impact future fashion. Each of the overarching themes contains the subtle microtrends that keep styles fresh – everything from the latest positioning of cutouts on a dress to the new button placement for trousers. The analysis outlines the concept behind each trend, and in-depth research presents the key styles that are edgy not alienating, and accessible yet out of the ordinary.

FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris Fashion Week Mens SS 2017 Men Youth Apparel

Published 15 July 2015 - 110 pages 20731-20840
FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris SS 2017 Men

The men’s catwalk collections offer a diverse and exciting range of looks. In this unique report expert analysis pushes the information forward into 2017 with six clear trends covering all areas of menswear. Each theme outlines microtrends dealing with subtle changes in detail, differences in proportion, shifts in styling and new colour combinations. This curated information highlights new fabric developments, the latest graphic design and innovations in surface treatments. It cuts through the vast data on offer, analysing the emerging trends and presents them in an inspiring and highly visual layout that clearly points the way ahead.

FOCUS Denim AW 2016-17

Published 2 July 2015 - 33 pages 20698-20730
FOCUS Denim AW 2016-17

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.

RETAIL STREET Riviera Summer Direction 2016 Women Men Youth Apparel Accessories

Published 25 June 2015 - 118 pages 20580-20697
RETAIL & STREET Riviera Summer Direction 2016

The launch of a new style of trend report combines STREET & RETAIL across Women and Men’s apparel and accessory areas, in this special 118 page issue. Extensive research from St. Tropez and Marseilles – two of the French Riviera’s fashion hotspots – is expertly edited into new trend directions for 2016. The new look is thoroughly inspiring with dynamic pages packed with clear information. A special section on Swim & Beach kicks off the report with an in-depth look at the latest styles in swimwear, cover-ups and related accessories; then the 4 main trends reveal the key looks emerging from hi-end street culture and the forward-moving retail scene.

DESIGN Forecast AW 2016-17 Women Men Youth Apparel Accessories

Published 29 May 2015 - 70 pages 20510-20579
DESIGN Forecast AW 2016-17 Women Men Youth Apparel & Accessories

The DESIGN issue completes the forecast for AW 16-17 and takes the TREND & COLOUR information through to finished sketches. The key looks are skillfully presented as design flats with front and back views, which are ready to download and adapt to your needs. The report is divided into WOMENS & MENSWEAR and includes youth apparel and accessories.
DESIGNs for the AUTHENTIC trend fuse urban and casual styles with a focus on uniform-like details. A darkly sensual bohemian spirit lies at the heart of DUALISM, a trend that combines offbeat combinations with an irresistible sense of imbalance. The designs in REDUCTION are sharply disciplined and the look hinges on clever construction and highly-visual linear aspects.

CONCEPT COLOUR Forecast AW 2016-17

Published 6 May 2015 - 74 pages 20436-20509
CONCEPT & COLOUR Forecast AW 2016-17

introduces the overarching trends for AW 16-17. The report is packed with extensively researched information and shaped by the latest innovation, cultural shifts and the leading influencers in design, art, fashion, film, photography and music. Each of the three trends contain micro trends aimed directly at fashion and accessories for women’s men’s and youth markets. The Research Development & Inspiration pages provide access to the groundwork behind each trend and links for further study.

FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris Fashion Week AW 2015-16 Women Men Youth Accessories

Published 15 April 2015 - 112 pages 20324-20435
FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris AW 2015-16 Accessories Women & Men

This complete report provides all the trend direction for women’s and men’s accessories. The report covers bags, jewellery, footwear and other key areas, such as eyewear, belts, headwear, scarves and gloves. Initial trend boards combine the key products to outline the overarching themes of the season, and subsequent pages are divided into product and men’s and women’s categories. Don’t miss this thorough analysis of the season’s latest accessories.

FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris Fashion Week AW 2015-16 Women Youth Apparel

Published 31 March 2015 - 111 pages 20213-20323
FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris AW 2015-16 Women

This single report provides complete and combined analysis from the New York, London, Milan and Paris runway collections. The panoptic view is edited into 5 major trends, and each theme expands into far-reaching ideas and inspiration for all areas of apparel.
For the autumn/winter season the overarching feeling is one of confidence and vitality, from the punchy graphics of Instagram Edit, to the surreal 2D effects in Hyper Smooth. For all these contemporary messages, there is also a sense of craft and romance. Striking Hand, is influenced by hand-crafted techniques and provides inspiration for textiles and a new bohemian look, while Dark Romance dips into overtly feminine styles with an undercurrent of subversion. Retro Zeitgeist takes a close look at the current retro influences on proportion, styling and silhouette.