UK fashion is admired globally for its talent, creativity, fast pace and a strong mix of high-end and high-street success. But it is not immune to the major shockwaves battering the world's economy this year.
The WGSN UK Fashion Report 2009 aims to make sense of developments in the global economy and fashion business alongside changes at a local level, providing an in-depth look at the UK fashion industry from a unique WGSN perspective.
It builds on the experiences and expectations of more than 600 UK fashion professionals, designers, buyers and marketers, combined with industry expert interviews and the knowledge of WGSN's 200-strong team of design, sourcing and retail experts.
What does it tell you?
What you need to know about the UK fashion industry today.
Design.Why is the UK such a creative hub for great design talent? What inspires UK designers? How do they work? What pressures are they under? And what are their trend predictions for 2009?
Sourcing.Is China's dominance secure? Is there a future for UK manufacturing? What do the UK's brands and retailers think of their suppliers' offering? And could environmental and financial issues bring sourcing back closer to home?
Retail. Who are the key players in UK fashion retail? What are their strategies for facing the recession? Will cash-strapped consumers still buy fashion? Will sterling's weakness benefit central London retail?
Government.Can government policy hurt or heal the industry? What support is the government and other institutions offering UK fashion? And will these initiatives work in a recession?
Available Reports (2009)
Who should buy the UK report?
CEOs, CFOs, CMOs, Strategy Directors, Business Analysts, Retail MDs, brand and retail senior managers, suppliers to the UK fashion retail sector and investors.