Latest Fashion trends is a term which means ‘an ongoing trend ‘. It refers to how people dress and what kind of external getup most people think is making them look stylish, up-to-date and sophisticated.

1. Fashion TerminologyFashion Terminology
What is Fashion?What is Fashion?
Latest Fashion trendsLatest Fashion trends is a popular oris a popular or
the latest style of clothing hairthe latest style of clothing hair
decoration or behaviour.decoration or behaviour.

2. A fashion yearA fashion year
 Two main seasonsTwo main seasons
 Spring/SummerSpring/Summer
 Autumn/WinterAutumn/Winter
 Both require a different fashion look and aBoth require a different fashion look and a
new range of colors and fabric designs fornew range of colors and fabric designs for
the time of year.the time of year.
 Lightweight fabrics in summerLightweight fabrics in summer
 Heavier fabrics in winterHeavier fabrics in winter

3. The plan...The plan...
 Designers work a year in advanceDesigners work a year in advance
 In the spring, the studio works for the spring/summer ofIn the spring, the studio works for the spring/summer of
the following yearthe following year
 Once a collection is finished, on to the next!Once a collection is finished, on to the next!
 ResearchResearch
 Each collection is researched so that all the items in itEach collection is researched so that all the items in it
complement each other, will be in style, and have thecomplement each other, will be in style, and have the
particular look for which the company is known for.particular look for which the company is known for.
 Predicting TrendsPredicting Trends
 A designers most difficult task is forecasting what will beA designers most difficult task is forecasting what will be
in style for the coming years. To do this, they know thein style for the coming years. To do this, they know the
past trends and look at repeats. They also purchasepast trends and look at repeats. They also purchase
HIGH priced trend magazines. Additionally they observeHIGH priced trend magazines. Additionally they observe
what succeeded with customers in the past.what succeeded with customers in the past.

4. The CollectionThe Collection
 ThemeTheme
 A designer selects a theme that represents their collection.A designer selects a theme that represents their collection.
It can be a period in history, a foreign place, a range ofIt can be a period in history, a foreign place, a range of
colors, a type of fabric…colors, a type of fabric…
 DesigningDesigning
 After the groundwork is completed for the nature of theAfter the groundwork is completed for the nature of the
collection, the designer must decide how many and whatcollection, the designer must decide how many and what
types of garments should be included in the collection.types of garments should be included in the collection.
 Usually, they have a three month period to design, produceUsually, they have a three month period to design, produce
and publicize the collection in time for their fashion show.and publicize the collection in time for their fashion show.
 Press and buyers get their first look at the collection at thePress and buyers get their first look at the collection at the
showshow

5. The DesignThe Design
 StepsSteps
 Designers work differently to put the design ideasDesigners work differently to put the design ideas
together: some sketch, drape fabric on a dress stand,together: some sketch, drape fabric on a dress stand,
or use patterns from previous seasonsor use patterns from previous seasons
 Create a paper patternCreate a paper pattern
 Make a muslin sampleMake a muslin sample
 Try it on (a dress stand or live model) adjustments areTry it on (a dress stand or live model) adjustments are
mademade
 When fit is right, a professional pattern cutter makes anWhen fit is right, a professional pattern cutter makes an
accurate patternaccurate pattern
 A sample item is made in the fashion fabric, thenA sample item is made in the fashion fabric, then
produced in various colorsproduced in various colors
 Fashion show: reveals the finished designs in theirFashion show: reveals the finished designs in their
most attractive statemost attractive state

6. Design CapitalsDesign Capitals
 There are many cities around the worldThere are many cities around the world
that host a strong fashion economy but 5that host a strong fashion economy but 5
major cities are considered by most to bemajor cities are considered by most to be
the centers of the fashion world.the centers of the fashion world.
 Which five cities do you think host fashionWhich five cities do you think host fashion
for the world?for the world?

7. MilanMilan
ItalyItaly

8. ParisParis

9. LondonLondon

10. New YorkNew York

11. TokyoTokyo

12. Terms that keep designers inTerms that keep designers in
business..business..
 FashionFashion
 FadFad
 ClassicClassic
 StyleStyle
 DesignDesign
 TrendsTrends
 Fashion CycleFashion Cycle

13. FashionFashion
 The currentlyThe currently
acceptedaccepted
prevailingprevailing
style.style.
 What are theWhat are the
currentcurrent
fashions now?fashions now?

14. FadFad
 A fashion with aA fashion with a
sudden burst ofsudden burst of
popularitypopularity
 What fads do youWhat fads do you
notice this year atnotice this year at
school?school?

15. StyleStyle
 A characteristic orA characteristic or
distinctive form ofdistinctive form of
dress that existsdress that exists
independent ofindependent of
fashionfashion
 Each personEach person
develops their owndevelops their own
over time.over time.
 What is yours?What is yours?

16. ClassicClassic
 A fashion thatA fashion that
retainsretains
generalgeneral
acceptanceacceptance
over a veryover a very
extendedextended
period of timeperiod of time
 What areWhat are
examples ofexamples of

17. DesignDesign
 Refers to aRefers to a
specificspecific
version ofversion of
a stylea style

18. TrendTrend
 TheThe
movement ofmovement of
a fashion intoa fashion into
and throughand through
thethe
marketplacemarketplace
 How long aHow long a
fashionfashion
remainsremains
popularpopular

19. Fashion CycleFashion Cycle
 The introduction, Rise, Culmination, Decline,The introduction, Rise, Culmination, Decline,
and Obsolescence of a given style over a periodand Obsolescence of a given style over a period
of time.of time.
 Introduction: the beginning of a new style, trendIntroduction: the beginning of a new style, trend
 Rise: gain in popularity and familiarityRise: gain in popularity and familiarity
 Culmination: the highest point or peak of the trendCulmination: the highest point or peak of the trend
 Decline: the end of a style or trendDecline: the end of a style or trend

20. Design DetailsDesign Details
 Sleeve/Skirt/Pant/Short Lengths &Sleeve/Skirt/Pant/Short Lengths &
WidthsWidths
 Collar TypesCollar Types
 PocketsPockets
 TopstitchingTopstitching
 NecklineNeckline