April 14, 2018

Many designers are ‘upcycling’—putting luxury spins on second-hand clothing, repurposing them under the mantle of sustainability to appeal to socially conscious customers.

March 30, 2018

£145 green dress epitomizes how social-media influencers remain useful marketing tools

March 29, 2018

At SXSW, WGSN predicted the end of seasons. Driven by our frequency to travel, rather than the weather, brands need to forget SS/AW and design items that will adapt to...

February 21, 2018

Employee retention is keeping CEOs the world over awake at night, but it’s not that hard to sleep a little easier.

August 27, 2017

“Merch fashion lines for artists will certainly carry and evolve,” says Sara Maggioni, director of retail and buying at the trend forecasting firm WGSN. “There’s too much money in it...

January 31, 2018

“There are three movements,” explains Erin Rechner, senior kidswear editor at trend forecaster WGSN. “The growth in millennial parents; families having more disposable income because parents are having kids later;...

December 12, 2017

Prices have gone up 11.5% in the UK online clothing, shoes and accessories market from November 2016 to November 2017 on a like-for-like retailer basis, says data analytics platform WGSN...

October 5, 2017

Clare Varga, WGSN Director of Active, talks about the rise of the at home DNA test.

October 2, 2017

‘It’s about scarcity. If no one can get it, more people want it. It’s a strategy we see more and more.’ says Francesca Muston from WGSN

September 20, 2017

Carla Buzasi — global chief content officer at WGSN, one of the largest fashion trend forecasting companies in the world — said the role of the forecaster will not become...

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.

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.