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Predicting future fashion trends is an extremely important aspect of the fashion market.  Selecting the proper fabrics, colors, and silhouettes for next season is certainly a critical matter for anyone involved in fashion design.  Unfortunately, the crystal ball method does not always work adequately.  Therefore, members of the fashion industry often must turn to other resources.  In order for a fashion designer to improve their odds of success, they utilize various methods in the attempt to stay on trend.

Here are a few fashion trend forecasting resources:

Fashion Trend Forecasting : this fashion trend forecasting link will take you to the Apparel Search directory.  In this particular area you will find several resources for fashion designers and fashion retailers that are interested in future trend predictions.

Learn more about fashion trend tools:

• Trend Reports 
• Trend Boards

Fashion forecasting resources help predict trends in the fashion industry.  The key word being that they "help".  They are unfortunately not full proof.  However, they do offer much needed guidance.  Because no single trend tool is guaranteed, it is of our opinion that you should utilize many resources.  Here are a few suggestions:

Fashion News : It is important to stay up to date in regard to what is happening in the world of fashion.  One way to keep you finger on the pulse would be to read fashion news on a daily or at least weekly basis.  You can find daily news from resources such as the Fashion Newspaper, WWD, Style.com, and many other online fashion news resources.

Fashion Blogs : Although fashion blogs are not as traditional as reading fashion news in a fashion newspaper or magazine, the fashion blogs are excellent resources for learning about fashion.  One of our favorite places to search for trend advice is the fashion blog on the Fashion Industry Network.  By the way, if you blog about fashion and trends, you are welcome to join in the discussions at the fashion bloggers group section on FIN.

Fashion Events : To forecast future fashion trends, it is a good idea to continuously keep an eye on fashion.  In addition to the ways listed above, it is suggested that you keep a careful watch on what other designers are up to.  One way to do this is to attend fashion events such as fashion week, trade shows, product launch parties, etc.  You can find industry fashion events at website such as the fashion industry calendar.

What fabrics and styles will be popular next season or next year?  Well, that is certainly the million dollar (or billion dollar) question.  Design firms and retail markets utilize forecasting services to predict trends in color and fashion.  They do this with the sole purpose in mind of NOT losing money.  For example, a fashion retailer can certainly lose a great deal of money if they wrongly determine that florescent orange is going to be a hot color next year.  If they put all of their eggs in that basket and the trend prediction is incorrect, they will most likely lose a great deal of money (and respect from consumers).

Another way to attempt to predict future fashion trends is to research current fashion trends.  By evaluating where the market is currently trending, you can estimate the possible direction for your trend forecasting.  If you are researching the United States market, you may want to check the United States Fashion Trends Guide to evaluate what is on trend from state to state.  Obviously, you may want to focus your attention on key markets such as New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, etc.  If you are more interested in international trends, you may want to learn more about Hong Kong, India, Italy, France, etc.  If that is the case, you may want to view photos or videos from the various international fashion week events.

The fashion forecaster combines his or her own knowledge of fashion design, historical references, as well as current consumer business information.  If you work in the apparel industry but do not think you have the appropriate skill set to forecast trends for your business, you can always seek outside assistance.  Do not hesitate to contact a professional fashion trend forecasting company if you believe help is needed.

If you know of any additional services that should be added to this section, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We hope that you find our trend forecasting guide to be of assistance to you. 

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