Moodboard #1
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Macrotrend: statement crochet
This macrotrend seems to be on its way out of the fashion cycle, with the final prediction of influence in the Spring 2024 cycle. This trend is not towards any particular gender, but towards items. Statement crochet is seen in articles ranging from shoes to bags. A commonality between almost all current macrotrends is an emphasis on using sustainably, responsibly sourced materials. This trend is propelled by artists, who painstakingly take many hours to create unique crochet patterns, and AI design.
Moodboard #2
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Macrotrend: soft-touch fluff
This trend is expected to evolve throughout the 24/25 fashion cycle. These are sources from responsible shearlings or faux-fur from post-consumer waste. As it evolves, it is expected to go towards more colorful versions, reflective of other trends. This texture is found in footwear, and accessories such as: bags, belts, and hair accessories. This, and many other current trends, are a revival of y2k trends.
Moodboard #3- Male Fashion Coming to Play
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Macrotrend: Redefining Masculinity
This trend combines bright, bold colors- coined “Main Character Energy”- with formal minimalism. The main influence of this macrotrend is cited as “youth’s optimism.”
This trend is furthered by Bad Bunny and Lewis Hamilton, as they often sport bright colors. Although this is targeted towards men, it offers a modest silhouette that can be transferred to any person.
Moodboard #4- Sheen Finish
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Macrotrend: Glossed Sheen
Glossed sheen is a texture which appears on shoes, gloves, and bags, especially. I would expect as this trend continues that eventually tops will have sheen.
Evolving trend that will continue until 2025. Arising themes are sustainability; the advice in this column is to make quality purchases, with an emphasis on it being a long-lasting investment style.
The primary target for this trend is women youth, as it is exclusively featured in women’s clothing, and in the y2k trend. There is large resale potential, so this item is a classic.
Moodboard #5, Pewter
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Macrotrend: Pewter
This is a surge in metallic-like finished brought on by AI use, and likely propelled by Beyonce’s Renaissance tour. There is an importance in using non-animal products, with use of leathertex, and recycled polyester. This leans into a retro-futuristic look, influenced by the Second Space Age. This macrotrend is coupled with a general increase of metallic finishes, and is predicted to be influential until 2025.
