Key Products at Trade Shows for Spring/Summer 2016

The latest season of trade shows is now at an end, having showcased thousands of Spring/Summer 2016 collections to industry professionals around the world. From Bread & Butter in Berlin and Premiere Classe in Paris to Scoop, Tranoi Femme, Who's Next and many more, each show presented visitors with a diverse array of S/S16 products by a mix of emerging and established brands, many of which will prove influential for styles going into S/S16. The Trendstop trend experts have analysed each and every trade show to pinpoint a range of essential new season products, highlighting the most directional and fashion-forward looks to update the womenswear wardrobe. Here, FashionUnited readers can discover a sneak peek at three must-have product trends, spanning apparel, accessories and footwear.

Apparel: Collarless Plastic Mac

A key apparel shape emerges in women's outerwear, as Mac coats and jackets are revisited with new collarless designs. Plastic materials lend a waterproof quality for springtime showers, on show with pastel or metallic colourways to enhance the contemporary feel. Extra interest can be added with appliqué or textured surfaces.

Accessory: Playful Utility Jewellery

Functional utility aesthetics take a fun direction for summer, inspiring standout pieces in directional jewellery collections. Bracelets and necklaces are key, on show with unconventional combinations of rope, plastic and hardware detailing. Bold colour pops and striped prints enhance the playful appeal.

Footwear: Mesh Panel Play Sneaker

In footwear, sporty sneakers are updated with a new play on texture, utilising panelled surfaces. Open-gauge mesh fabrics are blocked in different areas of the shoe, contrasting with other materials like leather and suede. Colour and print mixes enhance the mishmash effect, resulting in athletic styles with a playful undertone.

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Trendstop.com is one of the world's leading trend forecasting agencies for fashion and creative professionals, renowned for its insightful trend analysis and forecasts. Clients include H&M, Primark, Forever21, Zalando, Geox, Evisu, Hugo Boss, L'Oreal and MTV.

Images courtesy of Trendstop.com: Stein Rohner, Clio Peppiatt, Kitty Joseph, Siri Siri, Shannnam, Nocturne, Apepazza, Imelda Secret, Ming-Pin Tien, all Spring/Summer 2016.