September 18, 2017

Carla Buzasi, of trend forecasting business WGSN, said online fashion retailers had been so successful because of their ‘laser focus on ensuring they respond to what their target audience want...

September 18, 2017

“The fashion show hasn’t changed. It’s just introducing a season or a collection to the world. But then social media comes into play,” said Cassandra Napoli, assistant editor at WGSN....

September 1, 2017

“Diana left behind a legacy that will pass through and survive the portals of time. She was the most photographed woman in the world and will be remembered not just...

August 24, 2017

After a sluggish performance for many fashion apparel and accessories retailers, brands such as New Look might be able to thrive by maximizing a strong digital presence, according to results from WGSN’s...

August 24, 2017

What does it mean to be masculine? Notions of masculinity are instilled upon us before we are even ready to leave the womb: our blue baby-grows are emblazoned with “Daddy’s...

August 16, 2017

“When mainstream publications like GQ start reporting on a trend, the cause has already taken root.” says Brian M. Trunzo, Senior Menswear Editor at WGSN. “I think we are just starting to...

August 9, 2017

There may be another reason for this shift, and that’s the new generation of consumers and their habits. “This ties into the wider shift in Millennials opting for experiences over...

July 27, 2017

Lisa White, Head of Lifestyle & Interiors at WGSN (Worid’s Global Style Network Ltd) shares her experience on trends that are driving this industry globally and how clients are engaging...

July 25, 2017

Trend forecaster WGSN highlights a number of new innovations and strategies for retailers in 2017.

July 24, 2017

The latest white paper by trend forecaster WGSN explores how trends develop, and how micro-trends evolve into macro-trends. While not focused on travel and tourism per se, the brand consultancy’s findings in...

July 13, 2017

Nivindya Sharma, senior editor at WGSN, discusses ASOS’ business strategy and its need to increase brand awareness.

June 29, 2017

Today’s On Point is Andrea Bell, is director of insight at WGSN. How Andrea transitioned from journalism to trendwatching. What is a ‘Feelings Forecast?’ Why corporate clients often hate to...

June 22, 2017

Sustainability as a concept has been buzzing for a while now, but its precise definition remains unclear.

June 22, 2017

Jane Boddy, color director of the trend forecasting agency WGSN who first became interested in the hue back in 2011, declared Millennial Pink is on its way out.

June 6, 2017

“I think we reached a critical point at the end of the first decade of this century, where brands really started to realise the reach of these publications and the...

June 7, 2017

This was thinkpiece pink, and for one intensely rosy fortnight it was omnipresent. Did it come out of the blue? Not for Jane Monnington Boddy, colour director of trend forecasting...

May 24, 2017

People pay for sanded, torched, twisted and sunbathed clothes; for designers, a ripped knee must be just-right. WGSN’s Retail Editor Sidney Morgan-Petro reports.

May 16, 2017

According to the report from WGSN’s brand performance tracking tool Barometer, the brands from which consumers most consider purchasing are almost universally perceived as more honest.

May 10, 2017

Avery Dennison RBIS, M&J Group and Absolute Denim joined WGSN’s effort to encourage brands to produce denim that is environmentally sound but doesn’t sacrifice of style or substantially increase manufacturing...

April 26, 2017

As Colour Director, Jane Boddy’s specific remit is to know precisely what colours will be in demand in the future.

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...

August 4, 2015

WGSN are delighted to announce a partnership with boutique fashion consultancy, la Marque de Mode. Founded by Heidi Dyt and Chauntel Scarr, Heidi was most previously the Regional Director of...

August 3, 2015

WGSN, the global foresights business specialising in consumer, design and fashion trends, has today signed a partnership with Scandinavian trend forecaster, Pej Gruppen, to drive growth inDenmark and Norway.