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FUTURE TRENDS CRITICAL PATH A/W 17/18
T he Vision
Future Trends launches with in-depth reports outlining the four
Vision trends. Each covers the major forces that will
shape design and consumer habits, providing essential
context for all product categories. MID-NOV
G lob a l Colour
WGSN's four Vision trends are translated into colour palettes,
providing an indispensable tool for collection planning. For the
first time, WGSN also provides a palette of core colours.
EARLY NOV
Activ e Colour
The colour messages from WGSN's four Vision trends are
reinterpreted for activewear, providing specific tones and
palettes for this market. EARLY NOV
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Colour Ana lysis
This easy-to-use reference tool provides a series of
downloadable palettes that group colours together by tone,
level and other criteria. EARL Y NOV
Colour E v olution
A comparison of key colour areas from A/W 17/18 with
previous seasons, demonstrating how colours are evolving
and providing a visual roadmap of what directions should be
taken. EARLY NOV
Reg iona l Colour
The colour messages from WGSN's four Vision trends are
reinterpreted for Europe, the US, Latin America and China.
MI D /END NOV
Colour b y G end er
An edit of the season's four key directions for colour, based
on WGSN's four Vision trends, with specific relation
to menswear and womenswear. MID-DEC
Sur fa ce & Ma ter ia ls
A go-to guide for surface and material inspiration, covering
both the apparel and non-apparel industries. Use this report
to start developing designs for surfaces, structures, materials,
decorations and finishes, in line with WGSN's four Vision
trends. END D EC
Pr ints & G r a p hics Desig n Ca p sules
Collections of original prints inspired by aspects of the four
Vision trends. MI D -FEB - END MARC H
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Footwea r & Accessor ies: Cor e Colour
An outline of how WGSN's four Vision trends will filter down to
footwear and accessories, where a bolder approach to colour
can often be taken. Essential reading for those planning
leather goods collections. EARL Y JAN
T extiles For eca st
The key directions for fibres, yarns and apparel construction
in line with WGSN's four Vision trends. In addition to visual
inspiration, these reports will feature exclusive samples from
studios and mills, providing concrete ideas. Separate reports
will also be published for the denim and active markets.
MI D /END FEB
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Knit & Jer sey For eca st
The yarns, shapes, colours and patterns that are set to make
an impact on knit and jersey, in line with WGSN's four Vision
trends. Women's and men's categories will be explored in
separate reports. EARLY FEB
Bea uty Colour Cosmetics For eca st
Design guidance for the beauty industry, covering WGSN's
four Vision trends and how they will filter down to cosmetics
for lips, cheeks, eyes, nails and skin. EARL Y JAN
Bea uty For eca sts
The themes from WGSN's four Vision trends are developed
into full concept stories for the beauty, hair and skincare
categories. MI D /END FEB
For eca st b y Dep a r tment
WGSN's four Vision trends are expanded into full mood
stories, with key shapes, tactile inspiration and cultural
influencers for each theme. MID-DEC - EARLY APR
Key Items
What are the key items that will drive sales in the
approaching season? These category-specific reports will
highlight the season's most important pieces and
include downloadable CADs. MID-DEC - END JAN
Desig n Dev elop ment
Specific guidance on how to develop items across a range
of men's and women's categories, including outerwear,
cut & sew knits, and trousers. EARLY MAR - MID-APR
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Per for ma nce Footwea r : Key Items
Design direction for footwear in the active market, focusing
on the commercial and directional silhouettes that will make
an impact this season, with downloadable CADS, inspirational
imagery, and information covering technical and functional
details. MID-DEC
Per for ma nce Footwea r :
T extiles & Sur fa ce
An essential selection of the most directional materials,
surface effects and innovations for active footwear. Separate
reports will be published for men and women, each featuring
product and material images as well as inspirational imagery
to provide solid ideas for design development. EARLY FEB
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Footwea r & Accessor ies:
Lea ther & Non-Lea ther
A comprehensive edit of the key directions for leather and
non-leather materials, covering footwear and soft accessories
such as bags and hats. EARL Y JAN
Footwea r & Accessor ies:
Solid Ma ter ia ls
The key trends that will influence solid materials in footwear
and accessories, including metals, plastics, composite
materials and more. This report will look at the important
colours, finishes and treatments for these solid materials.
EARLY JAN
Accessor ies: Ha r d wa r e & Deta ils
A round-up of the hardware styles that will drive accessories
collections, as well as details such as embellishments and trims
that will make an impact. MID-JAN JAN
Footwea r : Ha r d wa r e & Deta ils
The essential hardware styles to focus on for footwear
collections, covering closures, buckles and laces, as well as
the embellishments, trims, soles and decorative fabrics that
are set to make a statement. MID-JAN
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 FUTURE TRENDS CRITICAL PATH A/W 17/18 MARCH / APRI L

EARL Y MARCH MI D MARCH END MARCH

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 SEASONAL DROPS A/W 17/18

Focus on new product drops is becoming an increasingly key strategy for retailers and brands.

To help with A/W 17/18 planning, WGSNs four Vision trends are mapped across six key seasonal drops. This will provide clear insight into which Vision trend will be most
relevant for which parts of the season, aiding in effective planning for product development across all seasonal ranges.

The WGSN seasonal recommendations are broken down into the following:

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