Trend Q&A: How to future-proof your brand and more

Tweakment culture, the return of low-rise jeans and future-proofing your brand. That and more in today’s episode.

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Q: With the rise of tweakment culture, how is the beauty industry acknowledging this trend through product development?
“We’re seeing more tweakment-inspired products come to the fore, including beauty tools and product solutions for post-procedure and recovery. Ingredients such as salicylic and hyaluronic acid that mimic tweakment-like results are also on the rise, while Google search terms including ‘enzyme peels’ and ‘creams like botox’ have seen significant YoY increases.”
– Sharon Ahn, Analyst, WGSN Beauty
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Q: The low-rise jean has been making a comeback in recent years, but how should womenswear brands tackle this polarising youth market-led trend?
“Womenswear brands should trial low rises and bestselling silhouettes to provide fashion newness in a familiar fit. Alternatively, play up your mid-rises, which offer a hint more of midriff but have wider appeal. Customers are stumped on how to wear the low-rise as it involves an entire silhouette rethink, so it’s key to show them how to style the piece.

“It’s also worth noting that the low-rise is tied to the Y2K trend – the era of the size zero aesthetic – and there are concerns that its return could pull back recent gains made by the body positivity movement.”
– Susie Draffan, Senior Denim Strategist, WGSN Fashion
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Q: What is a long-range forecast and how will that help future-proof your next business innovation?
“Long-range forecasting uses a range of methodologies to unearth and discuss useful ideas about the future. This approach will help key decision-makers navigate towards the best course of action with confidence, as it’s key to bring resilience in the face of uncertainty.”
– Maxine Apolito, Tech Trend Researcher, WGSN
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