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Lidewij Edelkoort: Fashion becomes conventional

“Convention is becoming very important,” Edelkoort shared about AW26/27, speaking with wonder on her own appreciation for ‘very conventional clothing’. A photo featuring a pleated high-collar blouse; a classic, fine-knit crew neck jumper; and a pearl necklace, is among her favourite images from her presentation, alongside a cute cat picture. “...

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Lidewij Edelkoort SS26 forecast: In a society on the verge of eruption, flora and fluidity prevail

It's the morning of the final day for Dutch trade show Modefabriek (January 27), and visitors are slowly shuffling into a dimly lit presentation hall where Lidewij Edelkoort is to host her always highly anticipated trend talk. For this season, specifically spring/summer 2026, the trendforecaster is focusing on the themes ‘Flowers, Fluidity and...

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Trend forecaster and educator Li Edelkoort receives Larsen Award

A new award for Lidewij (Li) Edelkoort. The trend forecaster, curator and lecturer will receive the first-ever Larsen Award, Edelkoort's company reports. The award is named after textile designer and weaver Jack Lenor Larsen. He was known worldwide and was a champion of traditional and contemporary craft. Established in 2024, the Larsen Award...

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Candy Craze: Lidewij Edelkoort predicts sweet SS25

Valentine’s Day may have passed already, but Lidewij Edelkoort is still in the mood for love. While the days following Saint Valentine’s are often marked by discounted candy and wilting rose petals, Edelkoorts latest forecast ‘Candy Culture’ brings sugary treats and their varying shades to the forefront of fashion. Fulfilling the cravings of one...

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AMD student writes paper on ‘Death of Fashion’ manifesto: A Q&A

Many fashion professionals remember when Dutch trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort published her controversial manifesto entitled ‘Is Fashion Dead’ back in 2015. Fashion students felt like they had to react to Edelkoort’s statements just like the industry did. One of these students is Alexander Kempfle who was affected to such an extent that he...

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Lidewij Edelkoort helps society to 'hibernate' with her forecast for AW24

While it's 27 degrees outside, inside it's all about knits, hibernating and the need to protect oneself. Lidewij Edelkoort presented her latest forecast, 'Hibernation', focused on the AW24 season in Haarlem, the Netherlands. Making a forecast takes months and when Edelkoort started this season, energy prices went through the roof and the war in...

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New York Textile Month spotlights Belgian design, curated by Lidewij Edelkoort

New York Textile Month with see a special exhibition celebrating the craft of Belgian design, curated by Lidewij Edelkoort and Philip Fimmano. Titled The Gift to be Simple, the exhibition features nine designers, who work with a variety of fabrics and textiles, from leather and raffia to hand-threaded linen rugs and clay lamps. Belgium has long...

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Stones, sand and antique sculptures: Lidewij Edelkoort finds autumn 2023 trends in the world of archeology

Today’s world is not always a pleasant place to live in. Pandemics, war, inflation… In recent months, the bad news just keeps piling up. Whenever Lidewij Edelkoort is at a loss for words, she prefers to dive into the past. “Then I look at what mankind has done,” she said. “We have designed a way of life, invented tools, invented clothing and...

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A new roaring twenties? What fashion can expect

Trend forecasters Christine Boland and Lidewij Edelkoort have used the words 'new roaring twenties' to describe the coming trends and Belgian designer Raf Simons also hinted at the possibility. If it can all be done safely, will people go wild, or will they still keep a certain amount of decency as soon as things reopen? And if so, what will...

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Li Edelkoort on fashion post-corona: “The blank page starts in SS22”

The world yearns for perspective, for a glimpse of what is to come in a post-corona world. Live from Normandy, trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort shared her vision on the Spring/Summer 2022 season during an Appletizer webinar. On the screen appears a happy Edelkoort who looks toward the future, enjoys the break the world is in and is excited...

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Lidewij Edelkoort: Green will be the trend color 2021

Green will be the fashion colour of summer 2021. At least, that's what trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort said last Monday during her semi-annual trend presentation 'Green Wave'. The event, organized by Appletizer, was styled with decor representing nature, scenes of gorgeous Dutch landscapes, ironically with a bustling highway in the distance....

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Trend forecasting expert Lidewij Edelkoort: "Brown is the new black"

Amsterdam - “Black is always in style.” That’s what people often think when they aren't sure what to wear. According to Dutch trend forecaster, Lidewij Edelkoort, that will soon no longer be the case. She predicts we will see black’s go-to reputation disappear in order to make way for brown. During a trend seminar hosted in Amsterdam last week a...