Recently I have observed how young women are choosing not to buy clothes for their night out. Instead they are making a design specifically for the occasion. On their own! Young people continue to set themselves apart in what they wear – design-it-yourself is more than just updating old items in the usual YouTube tutorial...Continue Reading
Free monthly trend report download: The May 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
I seek to observe the fashion industry and do research that either denies or reinforces what is happening. Lately I see blue, lots of it. I think it is reflecting the times in quite a meaningful way. I have noticed that the consumer is wearing the colour more and is increasingly being attracted to scenery...Continue Reading
The African Economic Outlook states that Africa has the youngest population in the world and that the number of young people in Africa would double by 2045. This means that the continent will have a stronger labour force making it the largest in the world, surpassing China and India. The African youth is not only...Continue Reading
Through digital progression people are able to express emotions easily. It sometimes takes literally one emoticon. The ease of expressing oneself through a simple symbol has become common. Especially on social media. Sometimes people don’t know what to say but they know which emoticon to use. If used intentionally that single emoticon can express volumes....Continue Reading
Free monthly trend report download: The April 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
Gender equality. Race equality. Human dignity. It is our Constitutional Right. Through fashion, a highly expressive form we use from day to day. Providing the perfect fabric to stand for this right. While this is a right, it is not always adhered to in transformational ways. However Sexism still exists. Consider the pay gap between men...Continue Reading
Story-telling is endless. Telling stories through fabric is an opportunity for brands to take advantage of the places they source these fabrics from. At the Design Indaba this year we saw how fabric can be used as a medium for telling a story. As a brand’s fabrics come from different places it is a great...Continue Reading
The youth culture enjoys dressing up. These occasions usually happen on the weekend when they go out. It involves choosing their nicest outfit, listening to music while getting ready, taking their time to look their best in hopes that when they go out, they will have a thoroughly-enjoyable time. It’s all about fun and enjoyment...Continue Reading
People don’t care whether you work out or not. Wearing athletic inspired clothing as everyday wear is one of if not the biggest fashion trends right now that has no signs of slowing down. A healthy lifestyle is desired by many but not always achievable in the consumer’s busy lifestyle. So by wearing a sportswear...Continue Reading
