Fabric and Fashion Trends for Spring Summer 2018

Do you want to know what the freshest trends in fashion and fabric will be in 2018?

Fashion Week season is still going strong, and the world is learning about what they will be wearing in autumn and winter. But we want to go beyond that. When it comes to planning your collection for your brand, whether it is fashion or fabrics, knowing what the next big trends will be over a year in advance, will help you create a truly cutting edge collection.

What is trend forecasting?

Trend forecasting, or trend reporting, is trying to shape a picture of what the future of fashion and fabrics will look like, so brands and designers can stay ahead of the game. By delving deep into factors including; influences, technology, the economy, food, science, travel, environments, media, design etc., and gathering research in these areas, an interpretation of trends is created, which will shape future fashion and design.

Identifying a trend consists of ongoing work, gathering observations, as well as having personal intuition. Fashion and fabric reporters predict which textiles, colours, prints, materials, graphics and other influencing aspects, will be showcased on catwalks and in collections in the upcoming seasons. Sometimes years ahead, this is why there are 2 kinds of forecasting: short-term forecasting and long-term forecasting. Short-term forecasting focuses on the trends, which are relevant now and will have longevity for a year or 2, whereas long-term forecasting is very forward thinking.

For this, all of the fabric manufacturer and clothes designer should pay more attention to the top 5 fabric and textile trends to design the fashionable garments.