What it is: While the crewneck sweater has been dominating menswear fashion the past few years, the classic v-neck has been beginning to make a comeback and was especially popular during the men’s runway collections for SS23. Typically, the v-neck sweater, which can often be seen in a knit or in cotton, consists of a low cut neckline and is...
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What it is: While loose fit jeans have been at the forefront of popularity in recent months, upcoming seasons have seen this trend taken to the next level. For AW22 and SS23, designers have been steering more towards oversized baggy jeans, which has formed from the merging of two popular trends – the loose fit and the low waist. The result, also...
10 Aug 2022
A total of 150 brands exhibited at the second edition of trade show Just Around the Corner’s (JATC) Manchester-based event, which ran from August 2 to 3. Its layout saw exhibitors placed in zones dedicated to their particular industry sector, including a new addition, The Edit, which focused on womenswear brands with a more premium price point....
5 Aug 2022
Materials focus on the sensory with surface texture and hand feels designed to bring new levels of comfort to the season’s underlying themes. Inspirations from global dress and crafted elements are carefully considered and refined using premium quality components and artisanal techniques to create ever more luxurious interpretations....
3 Aug 2022
What it is: As wedding seasons and events begin to make their return in full force, evening dresses have begun increasing in popularity as customers begin the search for what to wear for each occasion. An evening gown itself is often considered to be a floor-length dress specially designed for formal events, but various brands have created their...
A total of 125 brands are showing at the second edition of trade show Just Around the Corner’s (JATC) Manchester-based event, which is running from August 2 to 3. Its layout sees each of its exhibitors placed in zones dedicated to their particular industry sector, including a new addition, The Edit, which focuses on brands that target mature...
Print and pattern trends continue to expand on the underlying Spring Summer 2023 theme of highlighting environmental or social issues. Upcycling and crafting are introduced to the print realm with a focus on recycling and repurposing patterned materials to create new, modern motifs. Nature is celebrated as humble botanicals provide the...
29 Jul 2022
What it is: The puff sleeve trend has made its round through fashion over the last few years, returning thanks to designers regularly experimenting with the distinct sleeve look. Occasionally called ‘Juliet sleeves’ or ‘mutton sleeves’, the style is often defined by a gathered shoulder and hem, causing a ballooned silhouette in the centre. The...
27 Jul 2022
There's a lot to be said about social media, and one thing for certain is that it's current cultural gold in terms of identifying trends. All signs point to social media as a tool that progresses the democratization of fashion, a shift that has been in motion, but was catalyzed during the pandemic when nearly everything happened on our screens....
In the early 20th century a group of artists and intellectuals known as the Bloomsbury Group was shaking up polite English society. The group was named after the central London district containing the British Museum where its members lived, a scenic area of Georgian terraces and floral squares. Referring to the free loving, gender fluid,...
22 Jul 2022
What it is: An item that had a notable presence on men’s runways for SS23 were shorts. Spotted in an array of styles, the men’s shorts didn’t take one singular form for the upcoming season. Instead, they often stood as statement pieces within whole outfits or provided an alternative bottom to staple looks, like two piece suits. There was also no...
20 Jul 2022
Between supply chain issues and brands hopping on board with leather alternatives, the leather goods industry is having a tougher time than usual. Renewed hope for leather goods came in the form of this season’s Lineappele tradeshow, where many Italian leather goods manufacturers, primarily for Italy, descended upon New York. The vendors were...
19 Jul 2022
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