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Sustainability and comfort are key drivers for both women’s and men’s footwear trends for S/S 23, however, two opposing trends emerge, as the great outdoors, crafts and wellbeing provide direction this season, alongside party footwear.

Brands return to commercially proven themes and diversify print offerings across kidswear categories for S/S 22. Across the board, newness is found in joyful basics, returning vacation graphics and emotive expressions. Discover three kids’ prints and graphics trends for next summer.

Biotech advances which are enabling meats to be grown from cells are poised to disrupt future farm and forestry practices and potentially lighten our environmental impact on the planet.

Investment in regenerative agriculture has received a further boost after a study by the Soil Health Institute found that the practices had a positive effect on profitability, yields and other farming outcomes as well as the environment.

A joyful mood appeared across menswear and womenswear this season. For menswear, collections spell out a cautious but hopeful mood as textile directions temper relaxed tailoring looks and high-shine satins with practical linens and textured classics. While for womenswear, party and occasion looks stole the show this…

Creative layers, joyful colours, playful materials and kitsch motifs drive the design direction for S/S 23 accessory trends. Joyful Expression and Noughties Nostalgia play a key role in these trends, that look at ear-to-ankle items.

Intelligent and versatile designs for fluid home-work-play lifestyles, the shift towards outdoors and design with an escapist edge are forecast to shape A/W 22/23 menswear. Discover how these trends are playing out in three distinct categories. 

Hyper-functional details and joyful accents come into sharp focus for S/S 22 menswear, as consumers prioritise purchases that are uplifting and versatile. 

We called bast fibres as one of our Top Trends for 2022. Key when considering textiles, these fibre crops are set to grow as the fashion industry diversifies away from cotton. Plant-based bast fibres – led by linen and including hemp, ramie and jute – are gaining traction due to their potential to drive regenerative…