TRENDS

Arid Futures: Seamless knitting as climate technology
Arid Futures: Seamless knitting as climate technology
As climate volatility intensifies, textile innovation is being pushed beyond performance enhancement towards environmental adaptation. Studio Eva de Laat’s latest research edition, Studio Work // Vol. 3 – Arid Futures, explores... Read more...
Monitoring cashmere goats more closely
Monitoring cashmere goats more closely
The Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF) is expanding its Animal-related Animal Welfare Assessment (ARAWA) programme as part of The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS), following the successful implementation of a pilot... Read more...
2026 Coachella Men’s Footwear
2026 Coachella Men’s Footwear
Coachella is never just about the music—it’s a global barometer of youth fashion. In the desert heat of Indio, California, in 2026, men’s footwear breaks all stylistic boundaries. Western cowboy... Read more...
Why Fashion Companies Are Setting Sustainability Goals
Why Fashion Companies Are Setting Sustainability Goals
Shifting to a Sustainable Business Model For apparel companies, transitioning to a sustainable business model is a crucial step toward the future. Moving away from mass production and overconsumption, they... Read more...
2026 Met Gala “Fashion is Art”: 5 Tips to Wear Red Carpet Inspiration in Everyday Life
2026 Met Gala “Fashion is Art”: 5 Tips to Wear Red Carpet Inspiration in Everyday Life
This year’s Met Gala, held annually on the first Monday of May, once again draws global attention to New York. The theme Fashion is Art reminds us that dressing is... Read more...
2027 China Fashion Circular Economy Strategy: From Environmental Slogan to New Brand Growth Engine
2027 China Fashion Circular Economy Strategy: From Environmental Slogan to New Brand Growth Engine
Environmental protection is no longer an "extra credit task" for the fashion industry, but a compulsory question that determines brands' long-term competitiveness. As low carbon rises to a national strategy... Read more...
Spring/Summer 2026 Accessory Layering Guide: Elevate Basic Outfits with One Hero Piece
Spring/Summer 2026 Accessory Layering Guide: Elevate Basic Outfits with One Hero Piece
You don’t need a whole new wardrobe to bring freshness to your spring/summer looks. What truly elevates your style is often the seemingly small details—necklaces, earrings, scarves, belts, sunglasses. When... Read more...
World Earth Day | Protect Our Blue Planet with Small Act
World Earth Day | Protect Our Blue Planet with Small Act
April 22nd each year is the festival of our shared home—World Earth Day.   From the very first Earth Day in 1970 to the present day, over half a century... Read more...
World Earth Day | Protect Our Blue Planet with Small Act
World Earth Day | Protect Our Blue Planet with Small Act
April 22nd each year is the festival of our shared home—World Earth Day.   From the very first Earth Day in 1970 to the present day, over half a century... Read more...
Floral Futures: The rise of botanical performance
Floral Futures: The rise of botanical performance
Studio Eva de Laat’s latest report, STUDIO WORK // VOL 2 explores how botanical structures redefine performance knitwear design. © Teresa Brown X Midjourney for Studio Eva de Laat Floral... Read more...
2026 New Rules for Sustainable Fashion: How to Identify Genuine Eco-Friendly Brands
2026 New Rules for Sustainable Fashion: How to Identify Genuine Eco-Friendly Brands
You are willing to pay a premium for sustainability, but are those "green" labels truly trustworthy? According to data from the European Environment Agency, up to 39% of sustainability claims... Read more...
China Market Colour Forecast S/S 27
China Market Colour Forecast S/S 27
Based on an analysis of WGSN Vision AI's predictions for Spring/Summer 2027, the following five color families stand out in proportion: Pink 34.1% | Blue 30.9% | Orange 27.4% |... Read more...
Part 3: Specific Application Scenarios of Wearable Devices
Part 3: Specific Application Scenarios of Wearable Devices
Here, we will introduce concrete examples of wearable devices and successful cases of brands utilizing smart wear. Wearable Devices We will introduce specific wearable devices and their respective features. Fitbit... Read more...
Part 2: The Latest Trends in Wearable Devices and Smart Wearables
Part 2: The Latest Trends in Wearable Devices and Smart Wearables
The Latest Trends in Wearable Devices and Smart Wear Wearable devices and smart wear are rapidly evolving across the fields of health, environment, and luxury. Here, we’ll take a look... Read more...
Part 1: Smart Wear and Wearables: The Fusion of Fashion and Technology
Part 1: Smart Wear and Wearables: The Fusion of Fashion and Technology
In recent years, with the advancement of technology, wearable devices that fuse fashion and technology have brought new value to everyday life. Items such as smartwatches and smart glasses have... Read more...
2026 Baby Fashion Trends: The Whimsy and Gentleness of Organic Cotton
2026 Baby Fashion Trends: The Whimsy and Gentleness of Organic Cotton
As Gen Z parents take the lead in child-rearing, children’s clothing has evolved far beyond the basic "cute" factor. It has evolved into a triple upgrade focusing on safety and... Read more...
Carving Light in Knitted Fabric
Carving Light in Knitted Fabric
What began as a simple experiment with leftover mohair silk yarn from a hand-knit scarf has evolved into a thoughtful exploration of knitted light objects. Amanda Thomé of Thomé Studio... Read more...
2026 Wedding Dress Trends: Three Elements Defining "Classic × Extravagance"
2026 Wedding Dress Trends: Three Elements Defining "Classic × Extravagance"
Fashion trends in bridalwear evolve subtly each year, but for 2026, we are entering a new chapter defined by "Classic × Extravagance." At the recently concluded fashion weeks, designers reached... Read more...
2026 Wardrobe Trend Forecast: From Dopamine Dressing to Quiet Luxury, the Next Stop is "Multi-Functional Aesthetics"
2026 Wardrobe Trend Forecast: From Dopamine Dressing to Quiet Luxury, the Next Stop is "Multi-Functional Aesthetics"
As the Dopamine dressing trend of 2024 and the Quiet Luxury style of 2025 gradually settle, authoritative trend forecasting agencies like WGSN have begun to outline the blueprint for fashion's... Read more...
Ephemeral Textiles Reimagined
Ephemeral Textiles Reimagined
Artists inspire sustainable textile innovation and new surface aesthetics. © Studio Eva de Laat Escalating concerns around waste and climate change are increasingly shaping creative practice across art, textiles and... Read more...
Translating Art History into Seamless and Circular Knit Innovation
Translating Art History into Seamless and Circular Knit Innovation
Studio Eva de Laat presents a new textile series that bridges art history, advanced knitting technology, and material research. Developed in collaboration with Sordile and debuting at Maison & Objet... Read more...
2026 Year of the Horse Marketing: Stop "Cracking the Whip"—Young Consumers Just Want to "Let the Horse Go"
2026 Year of the Horse Marketing: Stop "Cracking the Whip"—Young Consumers Just Want to "Let the Horse Go"
As Zodiac marketing enters yet another twelve-year cycle, the 2026 Year of the Horse is undergoing a radical revolution in both aesthetics and emotion. In the past, brands portrayed the... Read more...
Iluna Group Explores Colour, Emotion and Innovation for Spring/Summer 2027
Iluna Group Explores Colour, Emotion and Innovation for Spring/Summer 2027
Iluna Group is presenting its Spring/Summer 2027 collection under the theme Beyond the Season, When Lace Becomes Vision, unveiling its latest developments at this month’s Interfilière Paris and last week’s... Read more...
Roica Shapes Innovation at Milano Unica
Roica Shapes Innovation at Milano Unica
At Milano Unica, held at Fiera Milano (Rho) from 20–22 January 2026, Roica featured as an integral element within the collections of nine selected European textile partners. Rather than appearing... Read more...
Need(le) Hug Blends Craft and Industry
Need(le) Hug Blends Craft and Industry
Need(le) Hug by designer Linor Brener, was born from a simple question: how can an industrially produced object still carry the softness, warmth and intimacy of something handmade? True to... Read more...
2027 SS Trend Alert, Mary Janes Make a Triumphant Return
2027 SS Trend Alert, Mary Janes Make a Triumphant Return
In the ever-evolving landscape of fashion staples, Mary Jane shoes have always secured a prominent position. Evolving from a signature item for elegant young ladies in vintage pictorials to a... Read more...
Part 3 Apparel Brands Delivering New Customer Experiences Through DX
Part 3 Apparel Brands Delivering New Customer Experiences Through DX
asos Enhancing Customer Experiences with AI-Powered CRM Strategies Founded in the UK in 2000, asos began as a fashion business inspired by celebrity styles. Its name, “As Seen On Screen,”... Read more...
Part 2 Three Examples of Sustainable Production Enabled by DX
Part 2 Three Examples of Sustainable Production Enabled by DX
· Patagonia’s Efforts in Supply Chain Transparency Through DX In today’s business world, transparency has become a critical buzzword. For the fashion industry, achieving traceability—tracking processes from production to sales—has... Read more...
Part 1 Three Case Studies of Growth through Digital Innovation
Part 1 Three Case Studies of Growth through Digital Innovation
As Digital Transformation (DX) continues to shape the world's apparel industry, which strategies are leading the charge globally? The shift toward sustainability through digital innovation, reducing environmental impact, and creating better... Read more...
Part 3 The Best Tool for Creating Apparel Texture Maps
Part 3 The Best Tool for Creating Apparel Texture Maps
When it comes to the apparel industry, APEXFiz®, developed and offered by Shima Seiki, has earned an outstanding reputation.What sets APEXFiz apart is its unique ability to create texture maps without requiring... Read more...
Part 2 The Benefits of Using Texture Maps
Part 2 The Benefits of Using Texture Maps
As we’ve shown so far, there are many different types of texture maps—and when used together, they can bring out the best in each other.   Realistic Appearance One of... Read more...
Part 1 What is a "Texture Map" Essential for Representing Optical Properties?
Part 1 What is a "Texture Map" Essential for Representing Optical Properties?
When we talk about optical properties in 3D design, we’re really asking: how does a material interact with light? Does it reflect light like polished metal, absorb it like velvet,... Read more...
Circular Fashion - Global Perspective: A New Approach to Building a Sustainable Future from Environmental Protection to Social Impact
Circular Fashion - Global Perspective: A New Approach to Building a Sustainable Future from Environmental Protection to Social Impact
What Is Circular Fashion? Circular fashion is a new approach that moves away from the traditional “make, use, dispose” model and instead seeks to create a continuous loop throughout the... Read more...
"Zootopia 2" Fashion Surprise: The 10cm Godfather, Mr. Big, Reigns Supreme with GUCCI Grandchild-Centric Outfits
"Zootopia 2" Fashion Surprise: The 10cm Godfather, Mr. Big, Reigns Supreme with GUCCI Grandchild-Centric Outfits
Who would have guessed that the standout fashion icon in "Zootopia 2" would be the glacier town mafia godfather, Mr. Big, standing at less than 10 centimeters tall?   This... Read more...
2026's New Philosophy of Life: When Consumption Becomes "Invisible," We Are Moving Toward Deeper Freedom
2026's New Philosophy of Life: When Consumption Becomes "Invisible," We Are Moving Toward Deeper Freedom
Imagine a world of noise and clutter where the products in your home are almost invisible—either seamlessly blending into the background, serving multiple purposes, or quietly disappearing when no longer... Read more...
New low-impact process to revolutionise wool colouring
New low-impact process to revolutionise wool colouring
Woolmark and COLOURizd unveil innovation. © Woolmark Woolmark has partnered with COLOURizd to launch QuantumCOLOUR, a sustainable dry textile colouring process set to transform the wool industry. This innovative method... Read more...
Buttons: Microscopic Footnotes in Fashion Narratives
Buttons: Microscopic Footnotes in Fashion Narratives
In the complete lifecycle of a garment, buttons are components that simultaneously fulfill three missions: function, aesthetics, and symbolism. They may seem insignificant, yet they are powerful enough to influence... Read more...
Companies and Brands in the Apparel & Fashion Industry Using Virtual Shops
Companies and Brands in the Apparel & Fashion Industry Using Virtual Shops
Alo Yoga From Alo Yoga Immersive Store ( https://www.aloyoga.com/en-jp/pages/immersive-store ) Los Angeles–based athleisure brand Alo Yoga offers a unique immersive virtual store that blends physical retail with digital innovation.Their “Immersive Store” is... Read more...
The classic outfit of ' Friends' group outing on Thanksgiving hides the code of time
The classic outfit of ' Friends' group outing on Thanksgiving hides the code of time
When the streets are painted with caramel-hued leaves and the air fills with the sweet scent of cinnamon and pumpkin from the oven, Thanksgiving quietly draws near. This warm holiday... Read more...
From Coffee to the Runway: How Pumpkin Spice Dominates Fall Fashion
From Coffee to the Runway: How Pumpkin Spice Dominates Fall Fashion
When Starbucks around the corner quietly wraps itself in warm orange packaging, and when social media feeds are flooded with "the first pumpkin spice latte of the fall," we know... Read more...
Byborre Unveils the Textile Room
Byborre Unveils the Textile Room
New digital platform transforms textile customisation for designers. © Byborre Amsterdam-based textile innovator Byborre has launched the Textile Room, a digital catalogue of fully configurable knitted textiles aimed at revolutionising... Read more...
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Bamboo Weaving
Intangible Cultural Heritage: Bamboo Weaving
Bamboo weaving is an ancient craft that has been passed down through generations and continues to be practiced today. Evolving from its origins, it has seamlessly integrated into modern life... Read more...
D-tale Sets Tone at Pitti
D-tale Sets Tone at Pitti
Spazio Ricerca to spotlight emotional design and craftsmanship. The upcoming July 2025 edition of Pitti Filati, taking place from 1–3 July in Florence, will debut the latest edition of Spazio... Read more...
A New Trend in Pet Fashion
A New Trend in Pet Fashion
Have you ever secretly bought a little outfit for your fur baby? Or started wearing "matching sets" with your dog? That’s right—matching human-pet outfits are becoming a new way for... Read more...
2026 Fashion Trend Hits: Fantasy Future, Dream of a Surreal Dream
2026 Fashion Trend Hits: Fantasy Future, Dream of a Surreal Dream
As the boundaries between technology and daily life increasingly blur, a sentiment of escaping reality and embracing rebellion is quietly brewing. It's giving rise to a series of dreamy, ethereal,... Read more...
How to Identify Eco-Friendly Products
How to Identify Eco-Friendly Products
When it comes to clothing and fashion items, how can consumers determine whether a product is eco-friendly? A simple way is to check for certification labels. There are three main... Read more...
AW 2026/27 Trend: In Sync with Nature – Unlocking a New Posture for Future Fashion
AW 2026/27 Trend: In Sync with Nature – Unlocking a New Posture for Future Fashion
Technological advancement is no longer solely focused on being "cutting-edge" but is increasingly oriented toward "intelligent" and "sustainable" development. In the fashion industry, "collaborating with nature" has become a central... Read more...
Hyosung unveils SS27 textile trends
Hyosung unveils SS27 textile trends
Blue Wellness, Climate Resilience, and Modern Retro set tone for SS27. Hyosung TNC’s Fashion Design Center (FDC) has unveiled its Spring-Summer 2027 Textile Trend report, spotlighting three mega trends that... Read more...
Pitti Filati AW26/27 Trends
Pitti Filati AW26/27 Trends
The A/W 26/27 edition of Pitti Filati once again positioned itself as a key global platform for innovation, material development, and knitwear trend forecasting. Acting as a barometer for the... Read more...
From Y2K to Y3K: When Fashion Begins to Prophesy the World a Thousand Years Ahead
From Y2K to Y3K: When Fashion Begins to Prophesy the World a Thousand Years Ahead
While we’re still enamored with the sequins and jelly hues of the millennium, fashion has already turned its gaze to a far more distant horizon—Y3K, an abbreviation of “Year 3000,”... Read more...