April 21, 2019

PVC, pleather, leatherette – faux leather has had many identities but its latest rebrand is as an agenda-setting material. The new moniker ‘vegan leather’ identifies its animal-friendly credentials, spurring renewed...

April 24, 2019

WGSN is expanding into beauty, with the debut of a dedicated platform called WGSN Beauty that’s broken down into four categories: color, ingredients, packaging, and texture and fragrance, WWD has...

April 1, 2019

Digital technology means we’re exposed to far more colours than ever before, with hues influencing everything from our purchasing decisions to whether we double tap on Instagram. While ‘colour psychology’ might sound like...

February 27, 2019

Shoppers in the US can probably think of a few fashion retailers that seem like they’re permanently on sale, their racks packed with clothes that nobody wanted at full price...

March 25, 2019

As messaging app WhatsApp gears up to introduce advertising, what should brands know before attempting to conquer the private messaging realm?

March 18, 2019

Trend forecasters such as WGSN work 24 months ahead, with teams of experts combining social science and instinct to predict trends well before they hit stores. It’s like a crystal ball but for...

February 7, 2019

New data-driven platforms are informing the buying and product decisions of brands. But data has its limits.

February 13, 2019

Designers must invest more in their own social media channels, rather than over-relying on influencers, according to a new report by Launchmetrics in collaboration with WGSN.

February 2, 2019

Step aside, snobs: more engaged couples are opting for lab-grown stones. Proponents say the rocks are more ethical than Mother Nature’s counterparts. Skeptics aren’t so sure.

February 6, 2019

Brands behind the mainstream runways and retail shops are often not welcoming to people who exist outside of the “norms” of fashion. However, recent fashion seasons and a wave of...

February 6, 2019

From Kassl Editions to Common Leisure, a flurry of emerging labels are challenging mainstay names like Moncler and luxury brands like Gucci in the fast-growing outerwear category.

December 26, 2018

Would you wear chunky “trail sneakers” in the coming months?

January 13, 2019

Menswear is having its moment in the spotlight.

January 9, 2019

Want the inside scoop on then next big colour trends?

January 4, 2019

From ‘neo-mint’ to A-Beauty, trend forecasters at WGSN spoke to us about what we will be wearing in 2019

October 4, 2018

The shoe betting its future on “speed”

August 23, 2018

From collaborations and new launches to on-court fashion statements, the sport is having a very stylish year.

August 22, 2018

Our guide to the key fashion trends for the autumn/winter 2018 season, from cowboy steez to maximalism.

August 16, 2018

Do you still consider Supreme a skate brand? Listen to the latest episode of The Dropcast.

July 30, 2018

Businesswoman. Go-Getter. Travel Enthusiast.

April 10, 2019

WGSN announces WGSN Beauty, a new forecasting platform for beauty product development  

September 14, 2018

Lisa White worked with the colour team of WGSN using the new Coloro colour system, and the experts at Neyret developed an innovative technique of stretching the industrial ribbons in...

September 7, 2017

The only global trend forecasting and product development platform for the hospitality, lifestyle and interiors industries

July 11, 2017

  David Yeung, founder of Green Monday and Stanley Wong aka anothermountainman will join speakers to explore the Future Consumer at Sky 100  

April 27, 2017

A/W 18/19 Future Trends line reflects the global trend authority’s drive towards the integration of social responsibility into fashion industry business models

May 18, 2017

WGSN Barometer measures and maps how consumers perceive 250 womenswear retailers across the US & UK through daily market surveys.

October 3, 2016

Today, WGSN, the global trend authority, released WGSN Insight, a dedicated resource for trends across consumer insights, retail strategy, marketing and innovation. With the launch, WGSN has invested in a...

September 23, 2016

WGSN, the global trend authority for fashion and the creative industries with more than 6,000 clients across the world is excited to dive further into the South Asian with increased...

September 8, 2016

To thrive in an ever-competitive environment, luxury brands should invest in three key areas between now and 2020, according to new research by global trend forecaster WGSN.

August 1, 2016

Jose Papa has been announced as the new Managing Director of Lions Festivals, encompassing Cannes Lions, Lions Health, Lions Innovation, Lions Entertainment, eurobest, Dubai Lynx, Spikes Asia and the Tanagrams.

August 1, 2016

Kevin Silk has been announced as the new Managing Director of WGSN, Ascential’s global trend authority for fashion and creative industries. WGSN’s portfolio encompasses its Fashion and Lifestyle and Interiors...

May 19, 2016

WGSN,  the global trend authority for fashion and the creative industries, has partnered with Arts Thread, the world’s leading digital platform for new creatives – bridging the gap between education...

April 13, 2016

With a growing presence in Africa, WGSN today announced the launch of their Cape Town Africa head office located at the contemporary space, Ideas Cartel. Pictured above is WGSN Regional...

March 31, 2016

Today WGSN, the leading global trend authority, announces its WGSN Futures Awards, revealing an international shortlist including Molly Goddard, Hill & Friends, Net-à-Porter, Farfetch, Thinx and an eminent judging panel incorporating Sarah Doukas, founder...

February 3, 2016

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) and global trend forecaster WGSN today announced a partnership aimed at developing the collection of information used to calculate the Consumer Price Index (CPI).

January 5, 2016

The new concept fashion fair is set to revolutionise the traditional trade show experience by making the buyer’s experience more easy and enjoyable.

September 14, 2015

WGSN, the global foresight business specializing in consumer, fashion and design trends and insights, will host a delegation of more than 20 representatives from China’s fashion and textile industry during...

September 10, 2015

In a new report by global trend forecaster WGSN, 57% of senior executives from luxury brands reveal a significant increase in sales as a result of investment in digital capabilities....

August 11, 2015

WGSN has launched WGSN Insider, a new digital platform offering an insight into the lives of the global trend forecaster’s editors and other “insiders” from the fashion, interiors, design and...

August 4, 2015

Pure London last night announced the all–‐important winners for its 2015 Buyers Power List in association with global foresight business, WGSN. The prestigious awards took place following a busy second...