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The fashion issue explores each of our three concept themes through a fashion lens. This men's report goes deep into the visual impact of apparel and accessories uncovering everything from bold style lines down to the smallest details - and everything in between. The analysis pays particular attention to surface pattern including applied prints and finishes, through to textured crafts and graphic design. Each page explores different areas of apparel and accessories with suggestions aimed to trigger new expressions of design.

The COLOUR issue launches the major colour trends for spring summer 2026. A revolution is coming that reflects our changing relationship to colour. The impact of our choices will mean taking a carefully considered approach to colour selection, and making more meaningful decisions. As we recognise this responsibility there will be more emphasis on shades within the CORE palette to push the sustainable agenda forward. We will look towards colours that provide not only substance, but beautiful ones that fill us with joy. KEY6 colours are pivotal to the season and provide a burst of energy that injects freshness and newness into the colour agenda.

The vibrant street scene at London’s June Fashion Week brought out the industry insiders and fashion creatives. It’s within this diverse and inclusive community that we find some of the most directional and inspiring styles that push the fashion agenda forward. These new looks add excitement, but equally as important are the classic lines that confirm ongoing trends and speak to the power of longevity and durability in fashion.

Within the turbulence of the present we find the space to adapt, we look for things we have control over and ways to make a difference. Through small, positive actions and incremental changes we find the space to grow and flourish. This concept report offers a unique perspective on the cultural landscape of the future. Research uncovers some of the brightest new ideas and most inspiring expressions of creativity.

This graphics report takes its inspiration from animals, both real and imagined. It captures the essence of manga art and mischievous creatures in cute and kitschy motifs, while exploring a passion for wildlife and nature. Graphics are brimming with personality from the captivating nature of cats to the comforting security of teddy bears. This deep dive into creatures, and their many forms looks at ways to translate the fascinating coils of snakes into twisted jewellery, or the movement of fish into articulated metal shapes. From the wildest whimsical and mystical patterns to studies of molluscs and shells. Don’t miss this special graphics issue of creatures in FOCUS.

The latest summer drops have landed in major London department stores and feature the best and most exciting looks across premium high-street and luxury brands. These elevated womenswear looks are beautifully crafted and expertly styled to grab the attention. In this exclusive gallery of images we offer a unique overview of the current scene to give a valuable and exclusive insight into the direction of forward-moving fashion trends.

The new season centres around intelligent and considered design. Womenswear offers more in terms of flexibility and versatility - styles have an easy or adjustable fit and a softness that comes through in 'touch-me' fabrics and the gentle wave of construction lines or curved finishing. Designs are elevated with precious and innovative details in clothing that is practical - but also desirable. This apparel report cuts through the information overload to bring you the key changes about to happen in womenswear before trends hit the mainstream. Get ahead with a focused look at the styles which will make waves in Autumn/Winter 2025-26

Consumers are leaning into the safety of familiar styles with links to nostalgia and heritage, while craving the excitement of the new. For Autumn/Winter 2025-26 new accessory designs emerge that bridge the gap between iconic pieces and fresh innovation. This Accessories issue is packed with original designs offering a detailed insight into the direction of trends, from key shapes and proportions down to the smallest design detail. The report is organised by category and features ready-to-download CAD sketches and an expertly curated selection of the most directional styles emerging from the latest catwalk collections. Main areas covered include Bags, Jewellery, Footwear, Headwear, Eyewear with inspiration for belts, gloves, hosiery and neckwear.

The FASHION issue turns concepts into actionable design direction. With analysis of over 500 catwalk shows it focuses on the latest emerging trends in apparel and accessories for Women, Men and Youth sectors. The report defines the AW 2025-26 season and offers a clear overview of macro trends with special insights into important micro design decisions. It reveals new directions for proportions and shapes, the latest style lines and construction as well as what’s happening in surface pattern and fabric design. UNFAKE leans into familiar designs laced with nostalgia, REGROUP connects to nature and amplifies the importance of social and group activities, while FLIP SIDE approaches design in experimental ways using unconventional methods and novel materials.

This curated selection of menswear from the London streetstyle scene offers a valuable insight into current and directional fashion trends. Our original images provide a unique and concise overview of important and emerging styles, and reveal how these are being worn by fashion industry insiders. Categories are arranged to flow through similar styles, grouping together images that relate and react to each other - allowing the viewer to form an accurate picture of the menswear scene.

This valuable resource uncovers the latest in bag, jewellery, footwear, headwear and eyewear trends from the streetstyle scene at London Fashion Week. These exclusive images offer a unique perspective for the accessories sector, showing the most popular designs favoured by fashion insiders and reveals how these products are being styled. Each category is expertly curated to flow through similar styles for a comparative overview of shapes and design elements.

A fresh and exciting curation of womenswear from the London streetstyle scene. Exclusive images offer unparalleled coverage of the latest directional trends captured in a combination of posed and candid photographs - showing each look from the best angle. This unique and inclusive overview uncovers key womenswear shapes, and how these are being styled in real life. Each of the categories within the gallery is arranged to flow through similar styles to enable a comparative study of shapes, styling, proportions and materials. This valuable resource contains over 640 images to provide future design inspiration.

Men's apparel is efficiently designed, in easy uncomplicated structures featuring robust and reinforced construction. Newness emerges in the repositioning and reworking of design details and style lines within a classic framework. Ease comes across in casualised styles, which incorporate adjustable elements or areas of elastication. The key to menswear design for autumn/winter 2025-26 will be found in exciting new proportions and creative combinations of texture and pattern.

The latest retail drops for spring/summer have burst onto the scene and the top London stores are showcasing their edit of the best looks from selected and exclusive brands. This selection of instore images includes everything from upcoming designers that are disrupting fashion through to big powerhouse brands. An important and valuable insight into the direction of women’s apparel and accessories for SS 2024 and beyond.

The shifting climate brings us together with a shared sense of purpose and the reality that choices we make as individuals will impact our future. This shared vulnerability is reflected in a need for authentic connection and a reliance on belonging to a like-minded community.

Colour kicks off the new season with 40 advance shades to inform and inspire new product design. Autumn Winter 2025-26 colours both reflect and deflect the prevailing mood of uncertainty. Working in this environment are dominant core colours that offer familiarity and reassurance, while a vibrant range of bright colours add a positive note of optimism.

Womenswear moves into 2025 with styles that feel authentic, and appear familiar but contain next-level design elements. There's an obsessive attention to detail, clever manipulation of fabric and disruption of style lines and proportions. The new season will see unexpected injections of craft and surprising decorative finishes - even the most practical styles will be delightfully skewed in some unique way. This new direction pushes design forward exploring sustainable approaches to womenswear and new ways to make the most of existing resources.

Exciting new developments in the accessories sector bring a flood of fresh design ideas to inspire spring-summer 2025 collections. This comprehensive design edition offers a valuable insight into this lucrative area. Each category is packed with detailed design inspiration and combines a professionally curated selection of catwalk and streetstyle images with unique and precise CAD sketches. Areas covered include Bags, Jewellery, Footwear, Headwear, Eyewear and extra inspiration for Belts, Socks and Hosiery.

A sense of ease spreads through men’s apparel. The overarching theme is one of relaxed, purposeful design. This ease extends to structured shapes, which feature adjustable fits or adaptable styling. Detailing carries more impact in multiple groups, misplaced positioning or bolder proportions. Moving forward this softer design direction reflects a growing confidence and a fresh approach to menswear. The report is packed with valuable design inspiration and combines a professionally curated and hand-picked selection of catwalk designs with highly-detailed front and back CAD sketches.

A deep dive into SS25 translating the concepts of the season into apparel and accessories for Women, Men and Youth sectors. The report takes a detailed view of the emerging new trends and how these will impact future designs. It gets up close to look at how styles are cut, constructed and styled, revealing which prints, patterns and textures to use for the strongest impact. Our selection of apparel and accessories are curated from over 450 catwalk shows to provide the most directional and actionable looks for spring-summer 2025.