TREND FORECASTING
TREND FORECASTING
Trend forecasting is seen throughout the fashion industry and impacts the garment life cycle from design to decline. In the Trend Forecasting class I was enrolled in Fall of 2022, I was tasked, along with various group members with research and create presentations on the industry's upcoming trends.
"Monarche"
"Monarche" is a magazine created by my group and I to showcase all of the trend forecasting projects we completed throughout the semester. The magazine even features a photoshoot we completed to show one of the main looks and a smaller, then current look.
FW 2022 & SS 2023 Lookbook
The Lookbook for FW 2022 and SS 2023 showcases the themes and styles for current and upcoming seasons. These upcoming trends are found on runway shows, within street fashions, and showcases through media.
Innovations: Bioglitz
Who doesn't love glitter? The planet, that's who. Saba Gray and Rebecca Richards are reinventing glitter, making a more sustainable option for those that wish to sparkle. Read about the revolution of glitter and its influence on textiles!
Emerging Designer
Read about the influential designer, Harris Reed, as they rise to the top of the fashion design world. Reed brings his maximalist and surrealist designs to the forefront through celebrities like Harry Styles and Lil' Nas X.
Zeitgeist of Today
The Zeitgeist of today discusses the major ideals and spirits of the times that have influenced fashion: feminism, sustainability, and media influence. These zeitgeists are supported with examples that are pulled from the culture seen today.
Movement of Trends
Read about trend movement through the influence of blogs and social/political climates. Track the emergence of parachute pants and the timeline of styles like "Cottagecore" through the many stages of the fashion cycle.
Zeitgeist of Tomorrow
Dive into long-term forecasting by reading about Faith Popcorn's Egonomics as it relates to fashion and individuality. Run the numbers and survey the indicators that will reveal the future of fashion and consumerism.