As the year draws to a close, style, and trend forecasters, have been hard at work analyzing data to predict what some of the hottest styles and trends in fashion will be in 2025. Shaped by pop culture, mainstream media, consumer habits, runway designer looks, and even political shifts, it seems like we're in for a year of cowboy-themed looks,...
Dec 18, 2024
In an industry that is forever evolving, trends are as fast-paced as ever before. As the end of the year looms in sight, many companies are looking for ways to stay ahead of the curve. Enter Stitch Fix, whose annual trend report is here to help brands and retailers identify some of the most sought-after-fashion trends for 2024. Driven by...
Dec 14, 2023
We are officially one week away from Texworld NYC which will return to the Javits Center providing the industry with three days of sourcing opportunities from global exhibitors as well as a ramped up schedule of engaging activities for visitors. Running from 18 - 20 July, Texworld NYC, established in 2006, will offer an expansive show floor with...
Jul 11, 2023
For years trend forecasters held an unrivaled position in the fashion industry. Brands from the luxury heritage labels to global mass market giants looked to them for direction on the road ahead. Trend consultancy agencies such as Peclers Paris or Trend Union produced lavish tomes of seasonal inspiration, each page containing beautiful...
Mar 29, 2023
The Eternal Table of Design Elements by Christine Boland Each season certain design characteristics come and go. In order to help understand which ‘elements’ play the leading roles and how they alternate with each other per season (and to subsequently translate them into your business), trend analyst Christine Boland has developed an innovative...
Sep 7, 2021
Which forecasted trend for FW21 is actually making it big on the highstreet? Trend analyst Christine Boland gives a retrospective review. In ‘Alchemy of the Times to Come’ forecast for AW2021, one of the four trends I foresaw, based on the current social developments and international catwalk shows, was Poetic Heritage. It demonstrates how we...
Aug 19, 2021
As SS22 collections are coming out, FashionUnited spoke to trend forecaster Renske Mennen to share her insights and dive deeper into the trends and consumer needs for SS22 with FashionUnited. Where do you think inspiration has come from for the SS22 season? The inspiration for this season comes from multiple angles, all touching on the same...
Jul 13, 2021
How do you understand trend forecasting? Trends are borne out of many factors coming together to drive change. We track and unpack the drivers of change in society and technology and look at them in the context of the environmental, economic and political challenges happening on a global scale. It’s a pretty standard research framework - but it...
Jun 3, 2021
Available now, all fashion trend information is compiled and shared on the new FashionUnited Trends section. The special section contains the latest fashion trends and reports from all over the world including trend predictions, and opinions from multiple trend forecasters and agencies, like Fashion Snoops, Peclers Paris, Trendstop, Christine...
May 7, 2021
How do you process trend forecasting? It is like Archaeology, but instead of unravelling the past we collect pieces of a puzzle called the Future. Driven by never-ending curiosity and fine-tuned intuition, we gather every sign providing us emotion and inspiration. By careful composition, considering major shifts in consumer values, we achieve...
May 3, 2021
Colour and Trends Editor at Unique Style Platform, Laura Aldous joins us to share an introduction to trend forecasting. Laura will be discussing the inspiring Unique Style Platform service, their research process, and considerations when putting together a trend, including colour, print, fabric and materials, plus what her role entails day to...
Jan 4, 2021
What’s in store for fashion and retail in the second half of 2020 has become the million dollar question. Should the industry return to tried and true strategies or strike out on a new quest for innovation? Seeking answers FashionUnited spoke to Lilly Berelovich, President and Chief Creative Officer of Fashion Snoops, which describes itself as "...
Jul 21, 2020