Fashion Trends & Forecasting for Apparel & Accessories

FOCUS Swimwear SS 2024

Published 14 February 2023 - 62 pages 26011-26072
FOCUS Swimwear SS 2024

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.

DESIGN Forecast SS 2024 Women Men Youth Accessories

Published 7 February 2023 - 52 pages 25959-26010
DESIGN Forecast SS 2024 Women Men Youth Accessories

Accessories are more than practical products. A thoughtful and considered approach to design is essential in creating styles which resonate with today’s consumers. DESIGNs for SS 24 reveal the importance of innovation and clever detailing, the essential touch-ability of surfaces, while also celebrating the emotional pull of nostalgic connections.
This design report offers CAD sketches for Womens and Mens styles for Bags, Jewellery, Footwear, Headwear and Eyewear. Inspiring pages are highly visual and deliver in-depth analysis for accurate insights into pattern, texture, materials and finishes.

DESIGN Forecast SS 2024 Women Youth Apparel

Published 13 January 2023 - 41 pages 25918-25958
DESIGN Forecast SS 2024 Women Youth Apparel

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.

DESIGN Forecast SS 2024 Men Youth Apparel

Published 23 December 2022 - 39 pages 25879-25917
DESIGN Forecast SS 2024 Men Youth Apparel

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.

FASHION Forecast SS 2024 Women Men Youth Apparel Accessories

Published 9 December 2022 - 47 pages 25832-25878
FASHION Forecast SS 2024 Women Men Youth Apparel Accessories

Fashion moves forward into SS 24 with fresh ideas and concepts to inspire creativity and provide accurate insights into the direction for new designs. This FASHION issue provides an in-depth view of each theme and isolates the important details that make each trend unique. It covers apparel and accessory trends for Women, Men and Youth sectors. Offering ideas for silhouettes, materials, construction and surface pattern and finishes.

STREET Trends London Fashion Week SS 2023 Women Youth Apparel

Published 10 November 2022 - 713 images
STREET Trends London Fashion Week SS 2023 Women Youth Apparel

The London street scene brings out the best emerging trends. These original images show how women’s apparel is changing within each style category. In general there is an increase in proportion and volume, and this ‘taking up space’ reflects a growing confidence for womenswear. In styling there’s a contrast between delicate pieces that are sheer, second-skin or cutaway, with items which are oversized in more durable materials. Investment styles, such as coats or leather pieces come in safe, core colours but these are countered with bold-colour or bold-texture contrasts. This curated insight into trends is edited into a flow of looks, which is organised by style category.

COLOUR Forecast SS 2024

Published 11 October 2022 - 33 pages 25799-25831
COLOUR Forecast SS 2024

COLOUR for 2024 reflects the anticipation and excitement of summer, with fresh light tones and euphoric brights. These are balanced out with a wide range of naturally sourced midtones, some are warmly nostalgic, while others connect to nature and the environment. Soft shades feed into the idea of a caring, more thoughtful mindset and a gently, less harmful approach to design. The 40-colour palette includes two important selections: KEY6 are six important colours that define the new season and CORE, which are ten essential long-term colours.

CONCEPT Forecast SS 2024

Published 28 September 2022 - 21 pages 25778-25798
CONCEPT Forecast SS 2024

A one-solution approach to solve the climate crisis is not an option, it’s clear we need multiple solutions to achieve any goals to cut carbon emissions. In the same way fashion uses a multi-formula approach to reduce its impact on global warming. The report reflects this movement towards sustainable goals by encouraging the use of resource-saving raw materials, ethical manufacturing, reusing existing product and materials and taking a slower, more considered approach to design. CONCEPTs for SS 24 outline the emerging cultural shifts, new events and designs shaping the future, and art that impacts the way we view the world.

STREET Trends Copenhagen Fashion Week SS 2023 Women Youth Apparel

Published 5 September 2022 - 972 images
STREET Trends Copenhagen Fashion Week SS 2023 Women Youth Apparel

The street scene in Copenhagen reflects a new confidence and growing excitement for fashion and individual expression. Styling is important and becomes more crucial as consumers want to wear clothes for longer. These womenswear trends focus on looks that are attainable and inspiring with fresh details or styling to encourage creativity and experimentation.  Materials are important to all looks offering everything from craft-like texture to dream-like sheers. Durable fabrics are increasingly important and surfaces reflect this endurance in washed and abraded finishes. This is a highly curated insight into trends edited into a flow of looks which are organised by category.

DESIGN Forecast AW 2023-24 Women Youth Apparel

Published 5 August 2022 - 41 pages 25737-25777
DESIGN Forecast AW 2023-24 Women Youth Apparel

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.