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The latest Spring Summer 2027 trends and need-to-know news about that season can be found on the free and special section dedicated to SS27. Starting next month, the fast-evolving industry continues with fashion weeks and events back in full swing. Brands introducing their SS27 collections, the buying season quickly approaching, and digitisation...

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Japanese designer Kei Ninomiya to present at Pitti Uomo

Joining Simone Rocha, founder and creative director of her eponymous brand and guest designer for the upcoming Pitti Uomo, will be Dsm Kei Ninomiya. The event is scheduled to take place in Florence from June 16 to 19. The spotlight will be on the spirit of Dsm, the first label from Dover Street Market. This is according to Kei Ninomiya, the...

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Ellen Haeser: 'Fashion needs to move from chasing trends to creating meaning'

After six and a half years in vocational education, Ellen Haeser is returning to the stage. During Masterly Milano 2026, the speaker and cultural strategist will present From Cradle to Grave – an ode to lifelong, inexhaustible sources of inspiration. This is an audiovisual work focusing on fashion and interiors. With over 45 years of experience...

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Lucie Greene on SS27: “The mid-to-high segment is the sweet spot right now” as luxury recalibrates

Luxury in transition, and the mid-high segment ‘a sweet spot’ At the top end of the market, Lucie Greene sees early signs of a revival of the powerhouse luxury brand, albeit in a very different form from recent years. “Luxury has been in a bit of a maelstrom,” the British trend analyst and founder of Light Years says, describing a period defined...

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Colour trends as a business model: Behind the scenes of the new Première Vision

During its February 2026 edition, Première Vision Paris displayed how the seasonal colour palette published by the trade show is becoming an economic driver. Building on colour trends – in this case, those for SS27 – Première Vision is extending its model to new creative sectors: beauty, patisserie, music, photography and perfumery. In September...

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Lidewij Edelkoort: How food shapes colour and fashion for SS27

“Doing this work is becoming more and more difficult, almost every day,” Lidewij Edelkoort starts on stage during her SS27 trend seminar at Modefabriek, referring to the impact of global uncertainty. “But we keep trying to make sense of things, of the world and our profession. We need to continue. Nothing is lost yet. I absolutely still believe...

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Munich Fabric Start & Bluezone: Pleasure, imperfection and the return of elegance

Munich (Germany) - This was the second edition of Munich Fabric Start/Bluezone under new leadership. Last March, new managing director Florian Klinder took over responsibility for the trade fairs from his brother, Sebastian Klinder, who had led them for over 17 years. “We deliberately chose the motto ‘Pleasure’. It is about enjoying fashion,...

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Spring/summer 2027 trends seen at Milano Unica

The trends for the spring/summer 2027 season showcased at Milano Unica, a trade fair that recently concluded in Milan, are led by the Natural and Shadow concepts. The Sun theme stands out for a broader and more detailed selection. It maintains strong consistency with the imagery and needs of the summer season. The next edition of Milano Unica is...

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4 SS27 fashion trends that help consumers resist unrest and AI

Starting a new year with fresh inspiration is always a positive beginning. Trend forecaster Christine Boland provided just that with her forecast for spring/summer 2027. She identified four key movements, and FashionUnited presents the highlights. Following dynamics: weightless volume, abundant pleats and ‘nothing stiff’ Boland always frames her...

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Texworld Apparel Sourcing Paris presents “Very Middle Ages”, S/S 2027 trends, February 2-4, 2026

Geopolitical tensions, social expectations, digital transformations, shifting markets... At a time when fashion (and the world) is going through strong turbulence, Very Middle Ages chooses to look to the future by invoking a reinvented past. Not as a nostalgic refuge, but as a magnifying mirror of our contemporary tensions. This new edition of...

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Menswear SS27 according to Edwin van den Hoek: 'A focus on the man'

According to Dutch trend forecaster Edwin van den Hoek, understanding the menswear landscape for summer 2027 requires starting with the body. This refers not to the one on the catwalk, but to the real male physique. Like the female form, it is facing increasing scrutiny; it is being studied, idealised and polished. This 'male gaze' is also...

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Trends 2027: David Shah decodes the five key signals set to transform textiles

From October 22 to 24, 2025, the Palais des Festivals in Cannes hosts Mare di Moda, the leading European trade show for beachwear, lingerie and athleisure fabrics. Each year, this event attracts some of the continent's most innovative designers, manufacturers and design studios. Beyond the swimwear and innovative fibres, Mare di Moda also...