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Seasonal Trends & MoodBoards
FW 26/27 MoodBoards & Key Directions
PRE FALL 26 COSY PASTELS MOODBOARDS
A focus on comfort driven design responds to the need for healing and reflects key emotion Witherwill, the longing to be free from responsibility.
Design strategies:
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Make Hyper Texture a focal point for creating styles that offer a sense of comfort and protection, favouring low-impact #Costy, fluffy and #Plush materials.
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Experiment with contrasting textures and tonal combinations.
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Introduce rounded forms and subtle #SoftVolume quilting and padding.
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Apply memory-inducing waxy finished across solids, leathers and fabrics using responsible, reycled or bio-based materials.
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Feature tactile Soft Suede.
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Priorities a palette of restorative pastels that invite touch.
FALL WINTER 26 80's EQUESTRIAN HERITAGE MOODBOARDS
Influenced by the Disney+ adaptation of English author Dame Jilly Cooper's novel Rivals, the trend for all things #80s mereges with an ironic take on equestrain-inspired and globally relevant #BritishHeritage looks.
Design strategies:
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Include equine and #HorsePlay details that transition from test to invest. Polo #Motifs will also be key as the sport attracts new global audiences.
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Introduce prize-winning rosettes as a #Corsage update and apply them to bags, belts, jewelry and soft accessories. These will gain traction as the new statement bow.
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Look to vintage styling for inspirations.
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Use responsible or recycled Heritage Checks, Pony Hair and Saffiano textures for material updates.
FALL WINTER 26 GOTHIC DARK ROMANCE
Responding to societal upheaval and feelings of anger and rage, stylized gothic ornamentation addresses darker emotions and symbolises individuality and rebellion against matinstream culture.
Design strategies:
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Experiment with contrasts across materials and details, including light and shadow, soft and sharp, curved and pointed, and perfect and imperfect.
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Extend this to include harmonious #BlackAndWhite colour combinations.
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Include sensuous #Lace and #Sheers for soft accessories favouring recycled fabrications.
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Introduce protective spikes for Subversive Allure and to complement Future Armour.
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Extend S/S26's Enchanted theme and update protective talismans, mystic and tarot designs with gothic, #DarkRomance storytelling qualities.
FALL WINTER 26-27 KEY TRIMS
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#BIG HOOKS
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#HERITAGE PADLOCKS
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#CLASSIC SIMPLE LOCKS
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#EQUESTRIAN TRIMS
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#FUR & METALLIC CHARMS
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#MEDIEVAL GOTHIC CHARMS
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#COUNTRY GLAM TRIMS
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#RENAISANCE TRIMS
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#HAMMERED METAL
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#BRASS BALLS
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#METAL FLOWERS
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#ALL ABOUT RABBITS
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#VINTAGE METAL ANIMALS
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#VINTAGE FRAMES
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#METAL HANDLES
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#ESTRAVAGANZA
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#SCULPURAL BUCKLES
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#BELTS ON BAGS
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#FUN TRIMS
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#TORTOISHELL
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#HUGE CHAINS
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#CHAINS KEY TO DESIGN
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#LOGOS KEY TO DESIGN
FALL WINTER 26-27 KEY COLORS
Seasonal Color Palette
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Digital Brights
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Grounding Darks
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Earthy Tons
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Cosy Pastels
14 global colours
Newest key colors for the season
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Wax Paper
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Green Glow
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Fresh Purple
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Cocoa powder