Women & Men

Future Trends

S/S 19, Forecast, Key Items, Design Development

SEASON OF CHOICE 

Explore the latest design details influencing the denim market in this new report focused on garment sourcing.

Heavy-duty utility: a strong workwear and utility influence permeates both markets, with a range of heavy-duty fastenings, closures and zipper trims updating the perennial utility trend.

​Design Trends

Category Updates, Design Capsules

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For A/W 19/20, elevate everyday functional garments with purpose and meaning by taking a more thoughtful and considered approach to design. 

Put beauty on par with function to give styles a more sculptural form, and use technical fabrics on unexpected silhouettes such as kimonos. As consumers begin to demand more from their purchases, consider dual-function designs to add value and extend product lifespans.


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​Trend Watch
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Emerging Trends, Inspiration

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Denim styling and details continue to take on offbeat aesthetics. For the upcoming season, take everything you know about traditional pocket design and elevate it in shape and placement for a fresh, 3D look.

​Workwear appeal is achievable through cargo block pockets and high-contrast stitch.

​Sourcing

Denim Fabric, Garment Sourcing
Innovation & Sustainability
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SEASONS OF CHOICE

Denim Fabric Trends AW 19/20 showcases the most exciting directions for new fabric blends, from velvet-blended denim to one-off updates for plaid.

From a commercial perspective, consider reducing core basics as we provide inspiration for new core denim essentials.

​Market Reporting
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Branding, Campaign Focus
Catwalk Analysis, Retail & Buying
Street Style, Trade Show

SEASON
​Party-ready denim pieces come to the fore, as embellished jackets, jeans

and skirts are styled with party wear favourites such as Holiday
velvet bodysuits, metallic dresses, decorative midis and trousers.



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