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THE VISIONThe forecast season kicks off with a video & four in-depthreports that explore the trend messages of the seasonthrough consumer insights and creative influences includingart, architecture, technology, fashion & design. END MAY

ACTIVE COLOUR DIRECTIONThe forecast trends are interpreted to address colour foractivewear directed at key markets within sports; completewith key colours and active specific palettes. END MAY

THE COLOUR FORECASTThis single report presents the four colour stories of theforecast; complete palettes sit with mood boards toillustrate the colour messages of the season. EARLY JUNE

COLOUR ANALYSISAn overview of the season's colours within a clear matrixsystem. Colours are organised by hue, tone, neons,metallics & level groupings for all colour systems; both hardand soft goods are considered. EARLY JUNE

KEY COLOURSThe top five important emerging colours for the seasonahead are explored with regard to both hard and softproduct areas. MID JUNE

COLOUR DIRECTIONThe season's colour forecast is tailored to providedirection on specific global regions & gender markets.Regional reports (China, USA, LatAm and Europe) considercultural nuance while providing colour usage for theWomen/Junior & Men/Young Men markets. The colourforecast is further expanded for each gender market inindividual editions complete with adjusted palettes andcolour usage direction. MID - END JUNE

FOOTWEAR & LEATHER GOODS CORE COLOURSThe essential colours for the of the season tailored forthe development of leather accessories andfootwear. END JUNE

COLOUR EVOLUTIONTracks colours across three consecutive seasonsculminating in the present forecast, providing Pantoneinformation and explanation. MID JUNE

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THE BEAUTY COLOUR FORECASTThe forecast colour families are interpreted for the colourcosmetics category with special consideration paid to toneand finish for lips, cheeks, nails and skin. END JULY

THE BEAUTY HAIR FORECASTFocusing on texture, colour and style the forecast themesare developed into full concept stories for the beauty haircategory. MID AUG

THE BEAUTY MARKETING & LIFESTYLE FORECASTEach forecast theme is thoughtfully considered through thelens of Lifestyle, exploring cultural shifts, emergingmovements and technical developments. END AUG

THE FASHION FORECASTThe forecast trends are expanded into full mood stories,touching on key shapes, tactile inspiration and culturalinfluencers within each theme. EARLY - END JULY

THE PACKAGING FORECASTConcepts for all four trends are illustrated via material,surface, structure & graphic inspiration complemented withemerging innovation in packaging design. EARLY JULY

THE SURFACE & MATERIALS FORECASTThe definitive seasonal guide for surface & materialinspiration. Supporting the design development processfor fashion and non-fashion industries, these reportsoffer inspiration on surface, structure, materials,decoration & finishes for each of the forecast trends inadvance of product development. EARLY JUNE

THE KNIT & JERSEY FORECASTThe early trended forecast edit for knit and jersey designand product development, with an emphasis on yarn,construction and finish. Women's and men's categoriesare explored in distinct reports. MID - END JULY

THE TEXTILES FORECASTThese reports explore seasonal trends in fibre, yarn andconstruction for womenswear and menswear via visualinspiration, woven & non-woven developments andexclusive samples from studios & mills. Denim & activeare examined in separate dedicated reports. EARLY AUG

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PERFORMANCE FOOTWEAR –KEY ITEMSProvides solid design direction on emerging and keyfootwear silhouettes for the season, supported by CADS,imagery, and tech/functionality information. END JULY

PERFORMANCE FOOTWEAR –TEXTILES & MATERIALSAn early edit for the active footwear category focusing onmaterials, surface effects and innovations and whileproviding clear direction for all four trends. EARLY AUG

FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES –LEATHER & NON LEATHER MATERIALSAn in-depth synopsis of the key materials for the season'ssoft accessories & footwear categories. EARLY AUG

KEY ITEMSThe must-have items of the season for each productcategory, complete with downloadable vector-basedCADs. MID-JULY - END SEPT

COLLECTIONSProduct categories are illuminated through the lens ofeach forecast trend creating immersive stories perfectfor design development by collection.MID-AUG - END SEPT

DESIGN DEVELOPMENTEssential women's and men's apparel items, broken downby trends and garment categories, complete with keycolours, CADs, materials and details. END SEPT - END OCT

FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIES –SOLID MATERIALSThe season's solid materials directions are distilled into asingle report for footwear & all hard accessories categories.EARLY AUG

ACCESSORIES – HARDWARE & DETAILS The accessories direction is fortified with the season's keyhardware components & design details across allaccessories product categories. EARLY AUG

FOOTWEAR –HARDWARE & DETAILS Key details & hardware are defined for Women's & Men'sfootwear, calling out the essential updates to perennialelements (closures, buckles, studs, etc). EARLY AUG

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THE VISION

ACTIVE COLOUR DIRECTION

THE SURFACE & MATERIALSFORECAST

THE COLOUR FORECAST

COLOUR ANALYSIS

COLOUR EVOLUTION

KEY COLOURS

CHINA COLOUR DIRECTION

USA COLOUR DIRECTION

LATAM COLOUR DIRECTION

EUROPE COLOUR DIRECTION

WOMEN COLOUR DIRECTION

MEN COLOUR DIRECTION

KIDS COLOUR DIRECTION

FOOTWEAR & LEATHER GOODSCORE COLOURS

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THE PACKAGING FORECAST

THE FASHION FORECASTACTIVE

THE FASHION FORECASTMEN & YOUNG MEN

KEY ITEMS - INTIMATES WOMEN

THE FASHION FORECASTWOMEN & JUNIORS

KEY ITEMS - SWIMWEAR WOMEN

THE KNIT & JERSEY FORECAST WOMEN

THE KNIT & JERSEY FORECAST MEN

THE FASHION FORECAST KIDS

THE BEAUTY COLOUR FORECAST

THE TEXTILES FORECAST WOMEN

PERFORMANCE FOOTWEAR KEY ITEMS

THE LIFESTYLE & INTERIORS FORECAST

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THE TEXTILES FORECAST MEN THE BEAUTY HAIR FORECAST

KEY ITEMS - ACTIVE WOMEN

KEY ITEMS - APPAREL WOMEN

THE BEAUTY MARKETING & LIFESTYLE FORECAST

KEY ITEMS - ACCESSORIES WOMEN

KEY ITEMS - ACTIVE MEN

KEY ITEMS - APPAREL MEN

THE ACTIVE TEXTILE FORECAST

THE DENIM TEXTILE FORECAST

KEY ITEMS - ACCESSORIES MEN

KEY ITEMS - FOOTWEAR WOMEN

KEY ITEMS - GIRL

KEY ITEMS - BOY

KEY ITEMS - BABY/TODDLER

KEY ITEMS - FOOTWEAR MEN

PERFORMANCE FOOTWEARTEXTILES & MATERIALS

COLLECTIONS PRINTS & GRAPHICS - WOMEN * ENDS MID SEPTEMBER

COLLECTIONS PRINTS & GRAPHICS - MEN * ENDS MID-SEPTEMBER

COLLECTIONS PRINTS & GRAPHICS - KIDS * ENDS MID-SEPTEMBER

FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIESLEATHER & NON LEATHER

FOOTWEAR & ACCESSORIESSOLID MATERIALS

ACCESSORIESHARDWARE & DETAILS WOMEN

ACCESSORIESHARDWARE & DETAILS MEN

FOOTWEARHARDWARE & DETAILS WOMEN

FOOTWEARHARDWARE & DETAILS MEN

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COLLECTIONS - INTIMATES WOMEN KEY ITEMS - KNIT & JERSEY MEN

COLLECTIONS - ACTIVE MEN

COLLECTIONS - KNIT & JERSEY MEN

COLLECTIONS - DENIM MEN

KEY ITEMS - FOOTWEAR KIDS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - MENJACKETS & OUTERWEAR

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - WOMENJACKETS & OUTERWEAR

KEY ITEMS - KNIT & JERSEY WOMEN

COLLECTIONS - FOOTWEAR MEN

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - MENTAILORING

COLLECTIONS - FOOTWEAR KIDS

COLLECTIONS - KNIT & JERSEY WOMEN

COLLECTIONS - FOOTWEAR WOMEN

THE TEXTILE & KNIT FORECAST KIDS

COLLECTIONS - ACCESSORIES WOMEN

COLLECTIONS - APPAREL WOMEN

KEY ITEMS - DENIM WOMEN

COLLECTIONS - JEWELLERY

COLLECTIONS - APPAREL MEN

COLLECTIONS - ACCESSORIES MEN

COLLECTIONS - DENIM WOMEN

COLLECTIONS - JUNIORS

COLLECTIONS - ACTIVE WOMEN

KEY ITEMS - DENIM MEN

COLLECTIONS - SWIMWEAR WOMEN

COLLECTIONS - GIRLS * ENDS EARLY OCTOBER

COLLECTIONS - BOYS * ENDS EARLY OCTOBER

COLLECTIONS - BABY & TODDLER * ENDS EARLY OCTOBER

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DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - WOMENWOVEN TOPS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - WOMENDRESSES & SKIRTS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - MENSHIRTS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - WOMENPANTS & SHORTS

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - WOMENCUT & SEW

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - MENCUT & SEW

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT - MENPANTS & SHORTS

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