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Fall/Winter 2026/27 Trend Report: Redirection, Radicality and Regeneration

I. Introduction & Overview The Fall/Winter 2026/27 season marks a pivotal moment of "Redirection," a theme identified as the defining sentiment for the industry. As the fashion sector navigates a poly-crisis of environmental instability, geopolitical tension, and technological acceleration (specifically AI), the consumer mindset is bifurcating....

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UK lingerie tradeshow Wonderland expands RTW for January 2026 edition

London-based lingerie tradeshow Wonderland is returning this coming January with a new edition boasting an expanded ready-to-wear division. Now in its third year, the event, due to take place January 25 to 27, will be hosted at the Sheraton Grand Park Lane, where a curated roster of premium and emerging brands will exhibit across lingerie,...

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Decoding AW26 trends and shifting consumer patterns: Heuritech's AI-driven forecasts

Since its launch in 2013, Paris-based trend forecasting platform Heuritech has relied on artificial intelligence (AI) to formulate its own forecasts for each season. Its technology scans millions of social media images monthly, receiving data points on what consumers are wearing and identifying over 20,000 trends spanning material and...

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Stefano Ricci: Turnover exceeds 152 million euros amid global expansion

Italian menswear specialist Stefano Ricci presented its new AW26/27 collection and, in doing so, also provided insights into current plans and the current financial year. Highlights include a new store in Rome, located on Via Bocca di Leone, and a new store in Washington, D.C., the sixth in the US. The brand has also launched a new equestrian...

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Beauty, guest designer and 'Motion': what Pitti Uomo 109 has to offer

Following Pitti Immagine's announcement of Soshi Otsuki and Hed Mayner as the first guest designers for Pitti Uomo, the trade fair organiser is now revealing the special project and further plans for the upcoming January edition. The trade fair will take place from January 13 to 16 at the Fortezza da Basso in Florence. During the 109th edition...

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Hed Mayner to present fashion show and event at Pitti Uomo in Florence

Hed Mayner is joining the special events programme for the upcoming Pitti Uomo, organiser Pitti Immagine announced on Wednesday. He will host a fashion show and an event during the Florentine menswear trade fair, which will also feature Soshi Otsuki as a guest designer. “Creating is thinking with your hands,” said Francesca Tacconi, special...

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Gothic aesthetic: a dominant trend

Corsets, radical cuts and long coats are progressively conquering the streets of capital cities. Inspired by the gothic aesthetic, fashion is currently leaning towards a darker side. This shift reflects a certain disenchantment and expresses a rejection of established norms. Here's a breakdown. Origins This renewed enthusiasm for gothic fashion,...

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FW26 trends: Biomimicry and radical style to redefine winter 2026

International sourcing trade show Première Vision Paris (GL events) has unveiled the two key trends set to influence fashion for autumn/winter 2026/2027. The first trend, titled “Ego-Eco”, links ecology with health. The regeneration of ecosystems is associated with physical and mental well-being, a major focus for the AW26/27 season. In textile...

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Mens- and womenswear trends FW26/27

In a well attended seminar, Tatiana Aldrich, client and trend consultant at trend forecasting agency WGSN, presented three macro trends for mens- and womenswear along with key items that will inform the autumn/winter season 2026/27. FashionUnited has summarised the highlights of each macro trend and theme. 1) Geo-logic The first macro trends...

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Moncler Grenoble to hold AW26 show in Aspen

Italian fashion brand Moncler Grenoble is heading to the US for its next outdoor immersive showcase. The brand will showcase its autumn/winter 2026 collection in Aspen, Colorado, on January 31, 2026, to mark Moncler Grenoble’s first American ski destination show for the brand. The move follows Moncler Grenoble previously holding alpine...

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Lidewij Edelkoort: Fashion becomes conventional

“Convention is becoming very important,” Edelkoort shared about AW26/27, speaking with wonder on her own appreciation for ‘very conventional clothing’. A photo featuring a pleated high-collar blouse; a classic, fine-knit crew neck jumper; and a pearl necklace, is among her favourite images from her presentation, alongside a cute cat picture. “...

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Rami Al Ali becomes first Syrian in Paris fashion programme

Syrian couturier Rami Al Ali made history Thursday as the first fashion designer from his country to feature in the official Paris Haute Couture Week calendar in a new landmark for Arab representation in the luxury business. After years of showing his tailored evening dresses on the sidelines of Couture Week, he was invited this year by France's...