Using resources such as WGSN, I will be looking into future trends for the next couple of years and using this information to create two trend boards of my choice, surrounding two different trends. I will then be picking one of these trends to use for my final photography piece. The first future trend I will be looking into, is the variations of denim.
The first trend that came up a lot when looking at Autumn/Winter for 2021/2022, was Denim. Denim already is a big trend now, but seems to be even more so in the next year. One article very much focused on how sustainable denim is and how this will really benefit the planet if denim was to become big. With denim material lasting its best as stated for three years, denim is a fabric that if kept well, will last much longer. Consumers buying denim will allow them to buy the clothing with a clear conscious, as it is a nice item of clothing to invest in as its durability and long ware. It’s a material that so many people are reassured with, as it’s comfortable and reliable. With all that is going on in the world at the moment, it is a reflection of how everyone wants to feel like they can depend on something, especially the clothing they are spending their money on. Denim is classic, it looks great and most of all it’s so versatile. With sustainability being a big trend now, it is nice to see that this will carry on over to next years trends.
Although classic denim is a great look, the Autumn/Winter 2021/2022, trend prediction says claims there will be a lot more of a block colour to denim, named specifically “clean blocking”. It is vintage inspired and is message is having low wastage, using a more resourceful use of fabrics to make the clothing. The next was a denim trend called “climate disruption”. This trend seems to be predicted due to, “an era of climate disruption.” The clothing seems very retro, but practical, with a “self-pattern utility fabrics with a discreet textured look.” The colours look vintage with kaki and matte tones. The clothing itself, introduces more “utility” themes items, including, “sculptural, upscaled bellows pockets on core jackets and pants.” This style is more of a ware down, work look. The final one I will be looking at is “Paler denim”. This trend is basically based on a lighter denim look, meaning fewer dips of the product into harmful dyes. This is said to be big as company will make sure to communicate how many dips into the dye the clothing will be getting, another great sustainable path.
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