The simplest definition of trend forecasting, depending on one’s methods, it is the act of predicting fashion trends including colors, fabrics, silhouettes, patterns, styles and more for clothing and accessories collections in upcoming seasons.
How the forecasting used to work before –
How it works now –
Today, trend forecasting moves much more quickly because of the technology, from social media to live-streamed collections, technology has democratized the industry. Trendsetters are no longer only designers, but also young influencers on IG, fashion bloggers with a loyal audience and of course celebrities on the streets. New products, new styles and new trends crop up every week on social media these days and designers draw inspiration from all sorts of outlets, platforms like TikTok and IG are merciless in their turnover time, especially with the advent of fast fashion, with some trends lasting 2 weeks before going out of style.
Some of the Fall 2022 trends – including elevated fit-flare midi dresses, statement metallic pieces, peplum styles, graffiti- logo pieces, off-shoulder knits and many more. Ahead, the key fashion trends for Fall 2022 that we think will dominate this year. Curation includes patterns, prints, footwear and accessories. Happy Scrolling!!
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Graffiti-Logo
Peplum Styles
Metallic/Foiled Pieces
Off-the-shoulder knitwear
Fit and flare
Draped Styles
Blazer Dresses
Overlapped and Layered Styles
Ruffles
Balloon Hemlines, Parachute Silhouettes and Sky Print
Glitter and Embroidered Sneakers
Denim Pieces
Leopard Print
Strap/Buckle/puffy top Sandals
Zodiac/Astrology Print
1950s Inspired Butterfly Sunglasses
Long Sleeve Ribbed Polos
Checked
And that’s the end:)