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We caught up with Berlin-born fashion brand Maqu to discuss how sustainability is built into its foundations, from the garments through to its ethos and future plans.

Our Future Designers series of blog posts, will introduce you to 15 burgeoning fashion talents from around the world. In the first of these posts, meet CAALO.

As noughties nostalgia continues to drive youth trends, the 2000's Western style emerges as Gen Z's latest aesthetic to watch. Rodeo-inspired fashion taps into social media popularity, vintage authenticity among youth consumers and their yearning for freedom.

As consumers look to versatility and timeless style, a return to classic denim becomes essential. These key trends align with the core consumer drivers WGSN has been tracking. Items will offer a timeless range, with an eye towards considered consumption, all with practical features top of mind.

Sustainability and comfort are key drivers for both women’s and men’s footwear trends for S/S 23, however, two opposing trends emerge, as the great outdoors, crafts and wellbeing provide direction this season, alongside party footwear.

Brands return to commercially proven themes and diversify print offerings across kidswear categories for S/S 22. Across the board, newness is found in joyful basics, returning vacation graphics and emotive expressions. Discover three kids’ prints and graphics trends for next summer.

A joyful mood appeared across menswear and womenswear this season. For menswear, collections spell out a cautious but hopeful mood as textile directions temper relaxed tailoring looks and high-shine satins with practical linens and textured classics. While for womenswear, party and occasion looks stole the show this…

Creative layers, joyful colours, playful materials and kitsch motifs drive the design direction for S/S 23 accessory trends. Joyful Expression and Noughties Nostalgia play a key role in these trends, that look at ear-to-ankle items.

Intelligent and versatile designs for fluid home-work-play lifestyles, the shift towards outdoors and design with an escapist edge are forecast to shape A/W 22/23 menswear. Discover how these trends are playing out in three distinct categories.