It’s hard to imagine life without music. It can give a party life, make someone happy, uplifted or even feel in love. There is music for every situation. When someone is in a bad mood, especially a young person, music becomes their escape, instantly putting them in a better mood. If music can transform moods...Continue Reading

Millennials are ok with the impermanence of things. They have realized just how fleeting moments are and before an experience is over they’re onto the next one. No wander SnapChat is their favourite app next to Instagram. SnapChat deletes photos and videos after 24 hours and messages almost immediately after it is read. They are so comfortable...Continue Reading

The flatform adds a few cm’s more to shoes and it is being translated onto all styles of shoes at the moment. Sneakers, espadrilles, sandals and loafers to specifically name some shoe styles. So why are consumers attracted to the flatform? It instantly adds a fashion statement to casual shoes. With the consumer in South...Continue Reading

Consumers are wearing what is happening in their minds. Today you will meet women who are extremely comfortable with their masculine side and who often sport some items that you would think are for a guy. On the other hand you’ll meet super feminists who choose strongly to not wear a bra. The mindset of the youth has changed drastically...Continue Reading

Even a commodity category can become innovative. For decades no new innovation has accrued in the bread category since the innovation of sliced bread. Simply put, bread has just been bread and that is what consumers have learned to accept. Innovation in this category came with how creative you could become in making sandwiches and...Continue Reading

Females still earn less than men and are more likely to be primary caregivers and to work part-time. However males are still more favoured than women with time and higher positions. Even as the women’s role in the economy has shifted, men are still hesitant to give up their past notions about which careers are...Continue Reading

Free monthly trend report download: The February edition. TrendER Insights keeps you updated with the latest monthly consumer trends and insights. At the end of each month, our trend analysts compile a highlight of trends uncovered in that month. This ensures that you keep abreast of what is current in the consumer’s world as it...Continue Reading

In 2017 there is a growing need for breaking through the challenges and ambiguity concerning the future. Everybody wants further clarity in the things that concern them. The future holds many uncertainties that consumers are trying to counteract by buying into products and communication that sheds light, offers clarity and understanding in an attempt to better...Continue Reading

The youth’s freedom is fighting fashion barriers. Long gone are the days of “this is for men and this is for women”. The youth are growing up and they are making the rules. They choose what they wear and it defies societal norms. Researching this topic has lead to interesting observations and findings that show...Continue Reading

So what if instead of getting people to buy new clothes, companies thought about taking old items and giving them a new twist. This is an emerging trend based on the insight that green-conscious fashion consumers are opting to buy less and only as they need. This is because they have grown to understand the...Continue Reading