How to identify Fashion Trends?

If you are a boutique owner or a fashion designer you must agree how important it is to stay updated with the latest fashion trends. For that, you have to forecast every trend beforehand. Why?

Well, the forecasting of fashion trends helps in mastering the constant change in the fashion industry. They are majorly the prediction of moods, habits, and seasons. But fashion is a complex phenomenon. To predict such complex things you can look for various styles that are prophetic and ideas that capture the mood of the atmosphere.  

You must be wondering, how can you do that?

Here are some tips to help you stay on top of the trends.

• Magazines

Fashion magazines are a great place to know about the next season's styling. They are tailor-made to keep designers & fashionistas ahead of the game, from detailed reports to quick tips. Here are 4 recommendations that you can explore -View, Collezioni, Vogue, and Style.com.

All these magazines have country-specific versions which are easily accessible, so you can see what is trending internationally. 

• Fashion Weeks

Well! It’s best to keep an eye on the fashion weeks and also on their front row to

be updated. Fashion shows are the destination from where the trend starts. Check out these Fashion weeks for Global trends & Indian Couture. 

GLOBAL: New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Weeks

INDIAN: Lakme Fashion Week, India Couture Week, Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week, India Bridal Fashion Week

They have introduced outfits and accessories that will stay in style for the next season. I know, I know you must be thinking that how can you have the exact same dress?  Well, you don’t have to instead just look for the trend. What prints, patterns, and hues models are wearing? Is there a specific way to style the outfit? After that, it is all about keeping your own spin on the runway so that it fits your style. 

• Social Media

These days social media is the fastest way to stay updated, you just need to know where to look for it. You can follow these Indian fashion influencers Komal Pandey, Juhi Godambe, Stylemeupwithsakshi, and Siddharth Batra for the latest trends and pick out some great outfits from experimental to basic chic.

• Last But Not Least - Pinterest

It is one of the best social media apps where you can create boards with the trends that match your aesthetics & focus on them while creating your collection. You can seek inspiration and build your dream wardrobe. You only have to dive into the insights that will never go out of trend. 

Here were the tips from which you can stay in style even before the season starts. With all these trending fashions don’t forget to check Fabriclore for updates on Fabric trends of the season.

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