Fashion Trends & Forecasting for Apparel & Accessories

CONCEPT COLOUR Forecast SS 2015

Published 30 January 2014 - 73 pages 17792-17864
CONCEPT & COLOUR Forecast SS 2015

The new forecast report is packed with expert analysis for the new season. Perfectly timed to respond to recent fluctuations in trends, it provides a valuable insight into the exciting new moods for SS 15.
It clearly outlines how each of our 3 megatrends works within women and teen areas, providing direction for both apparel and accessories markets. COLOUR analysis provides the full palette, colour map and colour trends, while accurately pinpointing the key colours and highlights. COLOUR moodboards arrange colours into the most effective and inspiring colour combinations.

STREET Trends London Fashion Week SS 2014 Women Youth Apparel

Published 31 December 2013 - 74 pages 1771817791
STREET Trends London Fashion Week SS 2014

Street trends are an essential part of the forecasting process. London provides exciting new directions not least because of the individuality of the fashion crowd. These are women and teens that love to experiment with styling, they are knowledgeable about designers and products and crave the admiration of their fashion-savvy peers. This report makes sense of the latest trends and directions, breaking the looks down into well-defined themes with sharp editorial and a keen eye for detail.

FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris Fashion Week SS 2014 Women Youth Accessories

Published 23 December 2013 - 102 pages 17616-17717
FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris SS 2014 Accessories

This huge report, spread over 100 pages, combines bags, footwear, jewellery, hats, belts and sunglasses into key trends. We’ve selected the most inspiring, forward-moving and commercial items from the New York, London, Milan and Paris runways. Mood boards lead the way showcasing the overarching themes and then we dive deep into each product area.
Your essential guide to accessory trends for the s/s 2014 season.

FASHION Trends London Milan Fashion Week SS 2014 Women Youth Apparel

Published 9 December 2013 - 74 pages 17542-17615
FASHION Trends London Milan SS 2014

These two cities create the perfect mix, London’s individualism combines with Milan’s confident style, and both approach trends from different angles. The leading trend, Art Surfaces, explores decorative patterns from flat illustrations through to 3D effects that jump off the surface. Light Switch centres around the trend for lingerie-influenced slips/bralets and lightweight fabrics, which are pleated or coated with metallic shine. Elite Sport continues the obsession for sportswear, this time it’s supercharged with luxurious finishes…

FASHION Trends Paris Fashion Week SS 2014 Women Youth Apparel

Published 9 November 2013 - 72 pages 17470-17541

Our leading trend, Art Attack, focuses on artistically patterned and painterly surfaces. Knife Edge examines the craze for pleats, fringes and cutout segments, while Athletic Kick looks at sportswear, an area that all designers are getting into. Innocents turns to tomboys and schoolgirl uniforms – formal clothes that pack an unexpected punch. Showgirls make their entrance in lingerie inspired styles with bold decoration and hi-impact metallic colours. Our final trend Streetbeat, takes its cue from the street and points the way forward for denim, leather and workwear areas.

FASHION Trends New York Fashion Week SS 2014 Women Youth Apparel

Published 8 October 2013 - 72 pages 17398-17469
FASHION Trends New York SS 2014

This season softness reverberates through the New York catwalk collections; from slipdresses to tailoring styles have less structure and an easy fluidity. Sportswear and street styles turn to the nineties for inspiration and eveningwear packs a dramatic punch.

RETAIL Trends London AW 2013 Women Youth Apparel

Published 15 September 2013 - 81 pages 17317-17397
RETAIL Trends London AW 2013

The London retail scene is buzzing with fashion week excitement. Windows look spectacular and trends are particularly strong this season. We’ve scoured the city from the biggest department stores to the trendiest boutiques to bring you bring you this 80+ page report full of inspiration.

CONCEPT COLOUR Forecast AW 2014-15

Published 30 August 2013 - 73 pages 17244-17316
CONCEPT & COLOUR Forecast AW 2014-15

The new forecast is packed with inspiration filled pages providing all the groundwork and information for your new collections. Expert analysis kickstarts each of our 3 major trends and each moodboard provides the buzzwords for the new season. The timing is crucial and takes into account shifts in culture and current influences which will impact on forward-moving trends. COLOUR analysis provides the full palette, colour map and colour trends while accurately pinpointing the key colours and highlights. COLOUR mood boards arrange colours into the most effective and inspiring colour combinations.

FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris Resort 2014 Women Youth Swim Apparel

Published 5 August 2013 - 10 pages 17234-17243
FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris Resort 2014 Swimwear

The resort collections feature a taster of new, innovative swimwear and beachwear for spring/summer 2014. Contrast fabrics are expertly combined, dividing and splitting the shapes into segments. Unexpected pairings of gingham/floral, mesh/solid, pattern/plain or lace/sheer provide an offbeat touch that keeps the looks fresh.

FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris Resort 2014 Women Youth Apparel

Published 18 July 2013 - 67 pages 17167-17233
FASHION Trends New York London Milan Paris Resort 2014

The resort collections don’t go in for obscure concepts, these clothes offer a fashion reality check that sets the tone for future streetwear. DESIGNers pull out all the stops to create the new must-have essentials that have the same appeal as styles from the main line shows.