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 TRENDZOOM™  Forecast Special Edition - Party/Club 2003/4  published 23 December 2002 - 52 pages 4084 - 4135
This forecast issue features original design sketches, photos taken in the hottest clubs in London and detailed window shots. It's an important indicator for emerging trends for the next party season - don't miss!

EAST FEAST
- a feast of lavish Indian/Roman styles.
FALLEN ANGEL
- angelic designs with a touch of vintage.
MOODY
- a trashy, dark and moody trend.
GLAM TRACK
- hi-lo mix of sporty and glam.
MODSTER
- a '60s punky/ mod vibe.
KOOKY
- like a trip to Disneyland.
PEACE
- the combat trend goes into action on the dancefloor.


TRADESHOW Expofil - Yarn, Colour & Fibres - Spring/Summer 2004 published 12 December 2002 - 4 pages
A detailed summary of the strongest colour, yarn and fabric trends for spring/summer 2004 from Expofil, Paris. This show is the leading event of its kind in the world and its influence is felt through the entire fashion industry. Main trends for materials are:

SIMPLE - inspired by fishing boats, nets and sails.
SPONTANEOUS
- unexpected combinations of materials and patterns.
SENSITIVE
- soft blooms shot with glimmers of light.
SINGULAR
.- industrial decay inspires innovative finishes.

Colour themes are: FRESH - blues and greys balanced around vivid white, SPARKLING - a fresh colour selection balanced with green-cast white, SENSUAL - soft delicate sun-washed shades and EXOTIC - intense spicy colour.


 CATWALK  Trends Swimwear & Details - Paris, Milan, London & New York - Spring/Summer 2003  published 15 November 2002 - 87 pages 3997 - 4083
In this issue we cover all the essential details through great close-up photos and devote a new section to swim and bodywear!  This invaluable report features the new trims, highlights the hottest accessories and generally turns the focus on the little details that count - inspiring!

BODY - swimwear and second-skin bodywear.
SIN - sexy and erotic accessories.
CHARM - full of Eastern promise....
FUN - tongue-in-cheek details.
FORM - back to natural origins.
RETRO - swings the clock back.
GLAM - if it sparkles and shines...
FEMME - add a feminine touch.
MOD - innovative, strong and modern.
CLASS - new takes on classic shapes.


 CATWALK  Trends - Paris, Milan, London & New York - Spring/Summer 2003  published 03 November 2002 - 116 pages 3881 - 3996
The S/S catwalk report is packed with inspiration and ideas! 
Our 'hot-shot' photographers bring us full coverage of the Paris, Milan, London and New York shows. The focused team in London carefully edit and organize the key photos into ten trends to guide you through the coming season. We offer CLEAR direction, intelligent editorial and detailed shots that you can zoom-into - don't miss out!

HIGH RISE - the new proportions - it's all in the length!
ART HOUSE - bold surface patterns, from dark and moody to jungle and stripes.
ATTRACTION - opposites attract - expect the unexpected.
DANCE HALL - flashback to the dance hall days of the '50s.
BOILERHOUSE - disco-flavoured jumpsuits, sexy workwear and punk details.
SPORTIF - experiment with hi-tech sporty fabrics.
DREAMSCAPE - feminine: fabrics, floral patterns and pretty decoration.
CLARITY - the little black dress and classics with a twist.
TEEN TRASH - youth culture - bold, bright and brash.
DESTROY - twist, pluck, tear, rip - create a contemporary edge.


 STREETWALK™  Trends - London Fashion Week, Paris & Amsterdam - Autumn 2002  published 08 October 2002 - 89 pages 3792 - 3880
For this issue we focus on the fashionistas attending London Fashion Week - they simply ooze style - and still not satisfied, we sent our photographers to Amsterdam and Paris. Amsterdam was particularly good for young jean styles and Paris always has a chic spin on trends, we hope you'll agree that this issue really shines and know that you'll find it a useful source of inspiration.

URBAN CONFLICT - mix of multifaceted combat pants and outerwear with a military flavour.
BLUE CULTURE - an abundance of fashion shapes and the newest jean treatments.
COUNTRY FOLK - the chic side of peasant and how to move it on.
BODY CONTOUR - playing with ruching, draping and gathers.
KITSCH CATCH - off-the-wall items and playful sporty looks.
COLOUR CODES - hot new fashion colours to take note of.
FRAIL TOUGH - mixing the fragility of lace and the toughness of leather.
RELAX RULES - soft and feminine suits in a relaxed mood.
NOMAD - traveller trends: slouch boots, knits and plenty of fringing.
VOYAGE - a voyage into soft exotic shapes and bold prints of autumn.


TRADESHOW PREMIERE VISION A/W 2003/4 published 25 September 2002 - FREE REPORT
This major French exhibition brings together Premiere Vision fabric show, Mod'Amont for trims and Indigo for surface pattern and creative design. The show is unparalleled in Europe, attracting visitors with the promise of new developments and trend information. We scoured the show to bring you new fabrics, hot trims and the latest in surface pattern...


TRADESHOW PRÊT À PORTER S/S 2003 published 16 September 2002 - FREE REPORT
This major French exhibition showcases 1100 brands, this report features the collections that you need to know about!


TRADESHOW TISSU PREMIER A/W 2003/4 fabric highlights   published 09 September 2002 - FREE REPORT
Our view of the hottest fabrics, including new and exciting developments and processes.  Don't miss it!


 RETAIL  Trends - Paris & London - Autumn 2002  published 08 September 2002 - 56 pages 3736 - 3791
Paris is having a fashion moment, it's got the edge on London and this retail report reflects this. We feature all the forward moving trends (in our unique CAD sketch/photo mix) to inspire and take your business forward. This womenswear report also includes all the latest in accessories and footwear - it's brimming with cutting-edge ideas to inspire!

URBAN TEXTURE - urban outerwear and separates.
COVER-UP - warm woollens and foxy furs.
PAST PERFECT - flash back to past centuries.
GO GHETTO - street and sportswear.
HIGH FLYER - feminine cocktail creations.
RURAL ESCAPE - ethnic and cultural mix.
WILD LIFE - raw edged leathers.


TRADESHOW PURE & PREMIER S/S 03 show highlights   published 21 August 2002 - FREE REPORT
A selection of the best contemporary, designer and diffusion collections for S/S 2003.


TRADESHOW 40 Degrees S/S 03 show highlights   published 14 August 2002 - FREE REPORT
Fashion Information went along to this vibrant show looking for distinctive labels and fresh ideas and we weren't disappointed - we spoke to some of the movers and shakers about their collections for S/S 2003.  Take a look at our pick of the exhibitors at this young streetwear exhibition.


 RETAIL  Trends - Barcelona & St. Tropez - Summer 2002  published 21 July 2002 - 67 pages 3669 - 3735
The retail report is awash with fresh ideas hand picked from top stores and hard-to-find boutiques.
Attention is given to all areas of womenswear including accessories.

EXOTIC - a feminine trend awash with colour.
WILD - designs with a hint of savage.
VILLAGE - a dark rustic edge.
CLUBBY - sexy separates.
REGIMENT - straps and stripes.
TUTTI FRUTTI - a mad mix of retro graphics.
CORE - fashion's new staple items.


 STREETWALK™  Trends - St. Tropez - Summer 2002 -  ACCESSORIES  published 19 July 2002 - 41 pages 3628 - 3668
The trendsetters of St. Tropez score high with the season’s top accessories!  Get inspired with all the latest styles and trends for footwear, bags, scarves, hats, jewellery, belts and sunglasses…


 STREETWALK™  Trends - St. Tropez - Summer 2002 -  KIDS  published 08 July 2002 - 37 pages 3591 - 3627
The KIDS REPORT is bursting with energy!  The key trends in all areas from toddlers through to juniors with inspiration for next summer's childrenswear collections.
PURE - the most popular colour is white, FRUITY - get fruity and tropical with this mixed cocktail of mouthwatering colour, HONEY - beige for casual boyswear and a fashion must-have for girls too, PICNIC - peasant tops and skirts with delightful ruffles and fluttering hems, FUNKY - latest tees and streetwear are alive with eye-catching graphics, DAISY - floral patterns dance across shirts, dresses, tops, pants and skirts, GAMES - athletic pieces form the base of this sporty look, EASY - casual and functional mixes, JEANS - denim furthers its appeal for kids through rich detail and processes...


 STREETWALK™  Trends - St. Tropez - Summer 2002 -  WOMEN  published 02 July 2002 - 111 pages 3480 - 3590
The hot new St. Tropez STREETWALK issue is full of information to give you the inspiration for next summer's collections: 
catch the vibe from MOROCCO, hang out with the sporty DREAM TEAM, get your fingers dirty with EARTHY colour, BOUDOIR features the pretty and feminine, ZEN - hip shapes for lounge lizards, TATTOO - fabric, print and pattern, DECKCHAIR - summer stripes, FIGHTCLUB - get into combat mode and check out STREET for new denim styling.


 STREETWALK™  Trends - St. Tropez - Summer 2002 -  MEN  published 26 June 2002 - 35 pages 3445 - 3479
The series of sizzling St. Tropez reports kicks off with the MENSWEAR STREETWALK issue! It's a great look at forward moving trends for the seasons ahead. Check out the latest in colour, styling, surface pattern, graphics and accessories.

DECO - looks at pattern and decoration, EARTHY - the colour trend in womenswear is just as strong for men, SPORTY - a great excuse to wear bold colour, CLEAN - pure whites and casual styling, STREET - the jeanswear selection, HIPPY - tunics and flower-power shirts, GRAPHIX - our pick of the best T-shirt graphics and ARMY - the practical choice for casualwear.


 TRENDZOOM™  Forecast A/W 2003/4   published 24 May 2002 - 54 pages 3391 - 3444
Hundreds of original womenswear designs!  Full colour direction for the season.  New 'mood boards' illustrate each trend.  Detailed surface print ideas.  New designs for: bags, shoes, boots, belts, hats and jewellery!  Your complete guide to A/W 2003/4!

Trend directions:
ICON
- a collection of designs based around timeless classics.
FUNCTION - our high-tech world calls for stylish sportswear...
HEIRLOOM - a nostalgic collection with the emphasis on print.
PERFECT IMPERFECT - symmetrical pattern and designs with an imperfect quality.
NATURAL THRILLER - a collection based around organic natural design and fabrication.
MONSOON - a fresh collection with inspiration blown in from the eastern continents.


 STREETWALK™  Trends - London - Spring 2002  published 29 April 2002 - 60 pages 3331 - 3390
This issue is bursting with fresh ideas!  Through hundreds of photos (taken in London's top fashion hot spots) we review the current trends and focus on new and exciting ideas to carry forward.  It's guaranteed to inspire... 

BLUE CREW - the denim area goes back to basics with great variations on cut and detail, URBAN GYPSY - floaty peasant styles, TRIPPY - hippy styles featuring beads, prints, ethnic jewellery and decoration, CITY SMOOTHY - transitional and summer career wear, CHEROKEE ROSE - N. American Indian styling hits the streets, TRASHY STREET - grubby street urchins wear ripped denim and funky jersey, VINTAGE QUEEN - charity shop, Victoriana and DIY customising, MASH - cool khaki, pocket details and badges, GRAPHIX - bold prints, turn it up LOUD!  RAW HIDE - leather jackets and accessories whip up a frenzy, SHADED - all the latest colours, shapes and styles for sunglasses...


 CATWALK  Trends - New York, London, Milan & Paris RTW  accessories - A/W 2002/3   published 17 April 2002 - 75 pages 3256 - 3330
The catwalk trend report for the accessories market.  Packed with 500 detailed photos from the A/W 02/03 collections - zoom-into all the hot trends for next season. FOOTIE - brings you all the latest; boots, shoes, sandals, socks and tights. BAGGY - our look at the best bags on offer. GEMS - jewellery of all descriptions including the new 'body-jewellery'. SUNNY - the best of the new sunglasses. A-HEAD - hot retro styles for hats. BELT UP - tassels, chains, hardware and more!


 CATWALK  Trends - New York, London, Milan & Paris RTW - A/W 2002/3   published 31 March 2002 - 127 pages 3129 - 3255
Our in-depth analysis of the runway trends with over 500 photos, informed editorial and important detail shots - zoom-in for a closer look!

ARTISAN - designers borrow craft ideas from Alpine, Slavic and Indian costume, OUTLAW - we take a look at retro costumes from highwaymen to military, IN THE HOOD - sportswear becomes part of the core wardrobe, SUPER FURRY - fur, from the dark and Gothic to the fun and funky, GRADUATE - a fresh and relevant look at the casual youth area, HEAVY METAL - mind blowing metallic finishes shine on the runways, MASSIVE ATTACK - huge knitwear in reworked methods, TIGER LILY - a decorative theme with a hint of the oriental, WELL BRED - a new breed of classics made contemporary, SENSUAL - sheer fabrics and beautiful drapery, LEATHER BABE - from black glossy leathers to soft flesh tones, MOSAIC - the hottest new ideas for surface pattern.


 RETAIL  Trends - London & Paris - Spring 2002   published 10 March 2002 - 76 pages 3053 - 3128
Directional trends with detailed CAD sketches, photos and top tips on the styles to watch...

STRAPPED - lacing and ties harness the spirit of hippy!  FAIRY RINGS - fashion is away with the fairies, SHE’S SO EURO - an everyday working wardrobe that swaps sex for sophistication!  BRIGHTON ROCK – the trend that embraces everything kitsch, OUT OF ORDER - innovative design and unusual concepts, KRAFTWORK - old methods applied to today’s fashion, EMPIRE of the SUN - the spirit of Asia, its colours and traditions, BOOTCAMP - sportswear in casual mode.


TRADESHOW Premiere Vision S/S 2003 fabric trends   published 26 February 2002 - FREE REPORT
The report from the worldwide clothing fabrics show –  PREMIERE VISION – we look at the fabrics to complement our S/S 2003 TRENDZOOM forecast report with contact details for the companies featured.


TRADESHOW Pure & Premier A/W 2002/3 show highlights   published 19 February 2002 - FREE REPORT
An overview of some of the names and vibrant labels that shone at the Pure and Premier womenswear shows in London


TRADESHOW Tissu Premier S/S 2003 hottest fabrics   published 11 February 2002 - FREE REPORT
The Fashion Information team took a trip to Tissu Premier in France to take a look at the new fabric developments for S/S 2003.  For an insight into what’s on offer and our view of the hottest fabrics and trims click above...


 STREETWALK™  Trends - London & New York -  Winter 2002   published 31 January 2002 - 101 pages 2952 - 3052
A great issue packed with hot items from the 'streetwalks' of London and New York, we bring you photos of the fashionable and the defining trends that are hot right now. We also go out-on-a-limb to tell you which trends and ideas will carry forward to next year so that your business can respond!

The report begins with FUR BALL – the street is having a ball with fur, either full-on and all-over or worn as a trim!  CORE CONCEPTS – are core items full of razor-sharp detail and the hot looks to watch for,  BEYOND BLUE – beyond the blue denim uniform and into diverse styling,  SKIN FLICK – the trends in leather, suede and shiny concepts,  SPORT LAB where form and function collide,  STITCH UP – hand-stitching, patches and emblems,  ANTI_POP - the vibe that started with the punk revival,  VISUALS - is a study of prints, patterns and textures with the focus on emerging trends,  IN THE BAG – high impact bags,  CAT IN A HAT – caps are enjoying a moment and they are paving the way for new designs,  HOT FOOT – new boots, shoes and sports styles – the hottest new styles.


 TRENDZOOM™  Forecast  - S/S 2003   published 16 January 2002 - 61 pages 2891 - 2951
The forecast issue for s/s 2003 is now complete with colour, new trend direction and original design ideas.  All designs are clearly illustrated with colour, print, embroidery, trim and accessory indications.  Hundreds of new ideas to inspire!
Trend directions:
URBAN SOUL
– street influenced denim and jersey range with eastern influenced graphics.
RETROGRESSIVE – tailoring looks back to a time when feminine details and a curved silhouette were ‘de rigueur’.
ETHNIC GENERIC a collection bursting with diverse influences drawing on ethnic handicrafts and traditions from all over the world.
OPHELIA – inspired by the spirit of Ophelia this theme embraces the sheer and the sensual.
NEON SANDS – beach and swimwear in near-neon colours!
CYBER CULTURE – fashion reflects the cyber culture of today.

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