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Maximalism got bigger, and the data says it carries into fall/winter 2027

With the spring/summer 2027 shows complete and the fall/winter 2027 buying season about to open, the industry’s read on the season has settled on one word: maximalism. A turn towards prints, charms, embellishment and colour. The demand is real, and the runway reflects it. Based on The Data Fashion Brief’s analysis of Paris Fashion Week SS27,...

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Mare di Moda 2026: Between ongoing crisis and optimism

At first glance, there was little sign of a crisis at the Mare di Moda trade show in Cannes. Outside the Palais des Festivals, the coast looked its best. Even the cost-of-living protests that had gripped France and Italy in previous weeks were only hinted at by the boarded-up windows of luxury boutiques along the promenade. Inside the exhibition...

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After Dusk: why Spring/Summer 2028 is going dark

Summer has always had its color codes: sun-bleached pastels, tropical brights, crisp linens and optimistic shades that capture the energy of longer days. For Spring/Summer 2028, that picture is shifting. Deep aubergines, inky blues and murky greens are bringing a darker, more atmospheric mood to warm-weather dressing. ABOUT Written by Joanne...

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Mare di Moda: 2028 swimwear trends between escapism, protest and shine

“This is one of the most difficult seasons, as nobody in this industry really has any idea what is currently happening.” With this admission, trend expert David Shah opened his seminar at the textile and swimwear trade fair Mare di Moda (MdM). Long-time attendees might recall his opening remarks from a few years ago, when he similarly began with...