Colour is key for consumers and SS22 saw fresh palettes that echoed the renewed sense of optimism happening amongst consumers. Soft eco influences, gender-fluid nostalgia and vibrant combinations bursting with positivity sought to reflect broader societal trends whilst still capturing the season’s playful mood. Trendstop brings FashionUnited...
22 Oct 2021
Over your lunch break, get to know everything about the trends in interior (including visual merchandising) and colour for the coming year. Sounds great, right? Tune in at Christine Boland’s recurrent Live@Lunch inspiration intermezzos and - in a short but very inspiring 30 minute session - the renowned trend analyst will provide you with just...
21 Oct 2021
Often associated with classic East coast style, the preppy look has been around for decades, showcasing an array of staples such as vests and cable-knit sweaters. For spring-summer 2022, the preppy style is getting an update: it’s not necessarily associated with traditional references anymore. The seasons ahead will welcome a new kind of preppy:...
Although spring-summer 2022’s star colours range from deep ocean blue to soft mango, we’ve specifically spotted yellow as next year’s colour of choice. It has taken over endless collections and is used for a large array of styles - minimalist outfits, feminine details or textured fabrics all come in this summery shade that lifts up spirits....
If fashion needs another reminder that trends are circular, the current craze for Y2K style is case in point. From its background and how it started to the key items to invest in, FashionUnited has narrowed down the five things you should know about the trend that’s taking the industry by storm. Gen Z originated it on TikTok With TikTok’s...
19 Oct 2021
Trade show Première Vision took place physically in Paris last month, showcasing the key trends to keep in mind for Autumn/Winter 2022-23. FashionUnited analyses the main themes of the season and why they’re particularly relevant to the modern consumer, from eco-responsibility and compelling textures to comfort and daring styles....
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers an insight into the latest overarching themes emerging from the Spring Summer 2022 Women’s catwalk collections. The SS22 runway collections tapped into the prevailing mindsets of the post-pandemic consumer. The core message underpinning the season was sustainability with designers exploring how to make...
15 Oct 2021
What it is: The sherpa jacket is a smart buy for customers: though they can already pull it off now, it’s an item of clothing they’ll layer all winter long and will reach for well into the early days of spring. In other words: a staple that can be worn half of the year in most northern climates. It’s usually used as an additional layer on chilly...
13 Oct 2021
Well that was something. As the first big post-pandemic season, not only are fashion weeks back in a physical format, but we're sensing new and exciting shifts in clothes and the way they're shown. We've all had plenty of time in lockdown to ponder industry caveats, and while a single season could hardly address everything, there are some very...
Anna Starmer created forecasting agency Luminary fifteen years ago, developing a unique approach that’s earth-centered and sustainable. She works with some of the biggest retailers and brands towards building a better industry, one that focuses on durable inspirations and trends. FashionUnited meets with the founder - she talks about her...
12 Oct 2021
The pandemic has massively changed the way consumers around the globe shop, including driving them online and accelerating digital wallet usage. For retailers, this shift has created opportunities for innovation: new channels, new fulfilment strategies and payment solutions. Payment is a key element of the customer journey and of all...
11 Oct 2021
Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers an insight into Paris Fashion Week’s latest edition for Spring Summer 2022. Paris took the season’s core themes to the next level, as designers maximised their eco-credentials and went to extremes to foster the growing optimism and positive feelings amongst consumers. Creating experiential events sought to...
8 Oct 2021
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