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Pantone colours for LFW SS26 aim to “elevate the everyday”

Global trend forecasting and colour consultancy Pantone has revealed that the London Fashion Week (LFW) colour palette for spring/summer 2026, which runs from September 18 to 22, will blend “familiar comfort with new discoveries celebrating the beauty of the everyday”. For SS26, Pantone predicts that LFW designers will showcase an “eclectic...

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WGSN and Coloro: Key colours for autumn/winter 2027/28

Designers are currently showcasing spring/summer 2026 trends on the catwalks. However, trend forecasters WGSN and its colour specialist sister company, Coloro, are one step ahead. The duo is already looking towards autumn/winter 2027/28. They released their four predicted key colours on Wednesday. Amidst the ongoing uncertainties of a global...

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Spotted on the catwalk: NYFW SS26 trend colors of Pantone

During New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, everything revolves around personal expression. This acts as a powerful counterbalance to artificial intelligence and creeping uniformity. According to the Pantone Colour Institute, designers are opting for a bold mix of familiar shades, vibrant accents and calming neutral tones this season. The...

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New knots and shadow play: The SS26 highlights of Seoul Fashion Week

For its 25th anniversary, Seoul Fashion Week presented itself this season not only as a stage for local labels, but also as a seismograph for upcoming trends. Between experimental draping, streetwear statements and subtle borrowings from underwear as a styling element, a panorama unfolded that celebrated the creative diversity of the South...

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Oslo Runway 2025: Norwegian heritage drives key trends

Oslo Runway, spotlighting leading and emerging Norwegian fashion talent, took place from August 25 to 30, 2025, as previously reported by FashionUnited. This year marked the event’s tenth anniversary, featuring an official program of nearly 60 designers, artists, and brands that balanced established names with rising voices. While not yet as...

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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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Copenhagen Fashion Week SS26 key accessories: Rats, labubus and scrunchies

Arguably the most talked about accessory on the CPHN SS26 runways was Anne Sophie Madsen’s plush rat clutch bag. Inspired by the fiberglass sculptures of Danish artist Esben Weile Kjær, it was shown in four metallic colors with glass eyes and had little in common with its scurrying brown city counterpart. Credits: Anne Sophie Madsen SS26/©...

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Italian luxury retailer Nugnes: Why it is now the time for courage and growth

The Italian family business Nugnes, with roots in tailoring and the opening of their first menswear boutique in 1956, is taking a step forward. This hybrid fashion retailer – with a range from classic luxury brands to streetwear-oriented collections – bolstered its expansion last month with the acquisition of the traditional luxury retailer...

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Copenhagen Fashion Week sets early tone for SS26 trends

The Spring/Summer 2026 buying season began in Copenhagen this month, with Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) consolidating its status as the first major fixture on the global fashion calendar. Acting as an early trend indicator for the luxury market, the event provided wholesale buyers with a clear picture of what will drive assortments in the...

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Outdoor in the fashion world: A rollercoaster ride

The outdoors and fashion have been converging for years. This is evident in trends like Gorpcore and fashionable functional pieces. However, what consumers now combine as a matter of course often puts brands and retailers in a strategic bind. Segment boundaries remain quite rigid in retail Gorpcore is only the latest example of a long series of...

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Resort 26 handbag trends: Sack totes, croissant shapes and more

The handbag trends that emerge during the Resort season often forecast what’s to come for Spring/Summer. For buyers and fashion editors, this is critical insight. Accessories, particularly handbags, frequently generate more revenue for brands than any other category. With higher profit margins than apparel and broader customer appeal, handbags...

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Street style trends from Copenhagen Fashion Week

This week, Copenhagen Fashion Week took place, once again demonstrating why it is considered a melting pot for creative pioneers. Attendees opted for playful patterns, leaving behind familiar clichés, and combined accessories that balanced nostalgia with urban ease. A willingness to experiment with layering created surprising silhouettes, while...