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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...

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Spotted on the catwalk: The WGSN spring/summer 2027 colours

From eye-catching royal blue and bold orange to softer shades like lilac pink, light green-infused khaki, and earthy brown with a subtle pink hue — WGSN’s and Coloro’ s spring/summer 2027 colour palette is already making waves on the catwalks. The five trend-defining trend tones, selected in collaboration with Coloro, are being embraced by...

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Spotted on the catwalk: WGSN and Coloro’s Colour of the Year 2027, Luminous Blue

Luminous Blue, a “mysterious and eccentric” shade, was named WGSN and Coloro’s Colour of the Year for 2027 on April 29. The choice of the strong blue pigment reflects what the duo said was an increase in demand for colours that “provide a sensory link to tradition, culture and wisdom”, with this particular shade offering both versatility and...

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WGSN and Coloro name ‘Luminous Blue’ Colour of the Year 2027

“Both mysterious and eccentric” is how ‘Luminous Blue’ is described. The strong blue shade has been named Colour of the Year for 2027 by trend forecasting agency WGSN and its colour subsidiary Coloro, which simultaneously revealed their key colours for the SS27 season. According to WGSN’s senior colour strategist, Clare Smith, Luminous Blue...