Details Trims Forecast A W 26 27 en
Details Trims Forecast A W 26 27 en
Details Trims Forecast A W 26 27 en
A/W 26/27
Explore key details and trims trends forecasted for A/W
26/27, highlighting emergent bio-based and recycled waste
materials, natural and organic elements, 3D-printed
innovations, historical craftsmanship and unconventional,
expressive repurposing
Victoria Bulmer
11.21.24 - 15 minutes
Oerlikon Riri
Need to know
Looking beyond 2026, the year of redirection, as material sources and processes continue to be
pressured, collaborative creativity will unlock meaningful and sustained progress.
A darker and more rebellious aesthetic will also emerge, characterised by contrasting Fun-tilities: celebrate vibrant colour pairings in simple trims to elevate everyday
elements of light and dark, unconventional tactility and the embracing of beautiful apparel
flaws and imperfections. Prismatic: use prismatic patterns and rainbow ombré gradients to upgrade trims
STEPIC Drivers: Organic Thinking, Bio-Industrial Revolution, The Harmony of and ribbons
Convergence, Restorytelling, Flexible and Regenerative, Long-Term Lifespans, The Chic of the Norm: develop timeless, classic trims to elevate luxurious long-term
Designed to Disappear, Scaled to Fit, The Right to Play, Glimmers, Life-Stage Design, essentials
Dynamic Multipolarity, The Agency of Rage, Rebellious Resistance
Richly Opulent: indulge in opulent, tactile statement details influenced by
historical eras
Reclaiming Imperfection: embrace imperfection with intentionally flawed,
irregular finishes
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trim finishes
Subversive Allure: explore unsettling, hard-edged hardware with tactile spikes or
hard edges
Proof points
@ykklondonshowroom
Cadica Group
STEPIC Strategies 2027: Technology-Resilient Innovation: consumers’ preferences are constantly
STEPIC Strategies 2027: Politics – Dynamic Multipolarity: collaboration fosters innovation, shared evolving, revise design processes that actively incorporate consumer participation and
goals, and positive impact. It’s inspiring to see companies like Cadica Group helping customers customisation. Emphasising adaptability and autonomy can drive innovation, keep businesses
incorporate recycled production waste into new products relevant, and improve market performance for everyone involved
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Daphna Kaplan
Trimco Group
STEPIC Strategies 2027: Society – Intersectional Individuals: the use of 3D-printed trims and
STEPIC Strategies 2027: Industry – Flexible and Regenerative: embracing quality, simplicity, and components can be cost-effectively made on demand using very little waste. Open-source design
easy removability for longer-term durable product strategies allows designers to customise items like zippers to meet specific requirements
Trimco Group @jimtomley
STEPIC Strategies 2027: Environment – Climate-Changed: Trimco Group's partnership with the STEPIC Strategies 2027: Creativity – The Right to Play: by revitalising apparel and accessories with
Raddis System is a commendable step towards embracing climate-smart, regenerative cotton functional yet joyful colours, we can meet the growing demand for playful trims. Designers are
practices. This collaboration not only emphasises the importance of giving back to nature but also seeking these expressive elements, and embracing this trend will differentiate products while
sets a powerful precedent for driving positive change in the industry fostering creativity and joy
Junya Watanabe
STEPIC Strategies 2027: Politics – The Agency of Rage: echoing the design into discomfort strategy, trim manufacturers are tapping into a darker design ethos where a rebellion is driving unsettling,
harder-looking designs. This shift emphasises higher-quality, premium-finish trims that align with product quality as catering to individualism
Bio-Translucence
Design strategy
Use semi-transparent #BioMaterials to
offset PU plastic use, focusing on emergent
plant-based substitutes
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Frozen Surfaces
Design strategy
Evolve hard components in glassy frozen
looks and develop crystalline sheer finishes
for soft trims and finishes
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Snowy Textures
Design strategy
Create fluffy, just-fallen snow effects using
plush, brushed and flocked techniques on
hard and soft trims
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Geological Connections
Design strategy
Natural texture and the earth’s geology
inform marbled, striated and mottled solid
and soft material trims
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Conceal & Reveal
Design strategy
Design trims that are discreet or near-
invisible and compatible with clean,
minimalist apparel and accessories
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Fun-tilities
Design strategy
Revitalise simple apparel and accessories
trims and components with adventurous,
joyful brights
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Prismatic
Design strategy
Give trims a prismatic aspect, layering
texture and ombré colour together for
immersive digital effects
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The Chic of the Norm
Design strategy
Develop refined, timeless trims that reflect
purpose and simplicity to enhance classic
product pieces
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Richly Opulent
Design strategy
Tap into luxurious, heirloom-inspired
details and vintage trims characterised by
ornate historical details
Material & Finish Forecast: STEPIC Strategies 2027: Big Ideas 2026: Fashion STEPIC Innovations 2026 Future Consumer 2026
A/W 26/27 Executive Summary
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Supplier contacts
ABM Hand & Lock NRGY-STAFF Manifattura Carpigiana Studio Sanne Visser
abmfashion.com handembroidery.com/ nrgy.it sannevisser.com
Balena Science Junior Hagen, Ltd Oerlikon Riri Trimco Group
balena.science
junior-hagen.com riri.com trimco-group.com
Cadica Group
Katie Furzer PEELSPHERE® Valter SRL
cadica.com katiefurzer.co.uk peelsphere.com valterbijoux.com
ECE Fermuar-Zipper
Knopf Budke GmbH & Co. KG Polsan Button Valupa
ecefermuar.com.tr/
knopf-budke.com polsanbutton.com valupa.de
Effet passementeries
Lartigianabottoni SAB WeiXing Co., Ltd Vostex Fashion
effet-passementeries.com lartigianabottoni.it sab-eu.com vostexfashion.com
Fastener Systems Manifattura di Domodossola SPA Satab Solutions Weavabel
fastenersystems.co.uk manifatturadomodossola.it satab.com weavabel.com
Frameless Asia-Pacific Nilörn SBS Zipper We Nordic Label Studios
frameless-asia-pacific.com sbs-zipper.com wenordic.dk
nilorn.com
Shindo Textile Europe GmbH YCC Global Co
shindo.com ycczippers.com
YKK Europe Ltd
www.ykk.com
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Contributors
Fashion forecasting team Nick Paget, Senior Strategist, Menswear Jane Collins, Senior Strategist, Footwear
Isaiah Isaac, Strategist, Menswear & Accessories
Helen Palmer, Head of Materials, Knit &
Textiles Hannah Watkins, Head of Prints & Ana Correa, Strategist, Footwear &
Graphics Accessories
Charlotte Casey, Senior Strategist,
Knitwear Rose Hudson, Strategist, Prints & Lucila Saldana, Strategist, Footwear &
Accessories
Nicole Ajimal, Strategist, Materials Graphics
Fanny Chow, Strategist, Prints & Urangoo Samba, Head of Colour
Victoria Bulmer, Strategist, Materials
Graphics Emily McCarthy, Strategist, Colour
Sofia Martellini, Senior Strategist,
Womenswear Erin Rechner, Head of Kidswear Mia Jacobs, Strategist, Youth
Kim Cupido, Senior Strategist, Allison Goodfellow-Ash, Strategist, Jaeyeon Park, Strategist, Youth
Womenswear Kidswear
Rhoneil Tiburcio, Strategist, Retail
Sithandiwe Khumalo, Strategist, Hannah Allan, Strategist, Kidswear
Womenswear Rebecca Saygi, Strategist, Swimwear
Yvonne Kostiak, Head of Active Jo Lynch, Strategist, Intimates
Susie Draffan, Senior Strategist, Denim
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WGSN forecast schedule 2027
October 2024 October 2024 November 2024 January 2025 January 2025 October 2024-August 2025
The six emotional states that Six reports outlining the STEPIC drivers and strategies The key consumer profiles The STEPIC Consumer Personas Design directions for each
will define 2027, as well as the challenges and opportunities contextualised for the fashion, that will disrupt all contextualised for the beauty, industry and product
underlying feelings that will for each pillar of STEPIC, beauty, interiors, food and industries in 2027 interiors, food and drink, category, with more than
drive these states, and the encompassing six drivers and drink, consumer tech and consumer tech and sports and 100 forecasts throughout
aspirational emotions that 12 strategies for progress and sports and outdoor industries outdoor industries the year across WGSN
people will want to feel more of success across all industries
Product release: Product release: Product release: Product release: Product release: Product release:
Insight Insight Fashion Insight Beauty Fashion
Fashion Fashion Beauty Interiors Beauty
Beauty Beauty Interiors Food & Drink Interiors
Interiors Interiors Food & Drink Consumer Tech Food & Drink
Food & Drink Food & Drink Consumer Tech Sports & Outdoor Consumer Tech
Consumer Tech Consumer Tech Sports & Outdoor Sports & Outdoor
Sports & Outdoor Sports & Outdoor
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