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Autumn/Winter 2026

Rich, maximal and tactile. Big outerwear, sharp tailoring and heavy embellishment, with 1920s glamour running through evening and footwear.

Based on published runway and trade research

418Details
16Categories
101Emerging
251Rising
50Peaking
16Fading

Status mix

Emerging 24%Rising 60%Peaking 12%Fading 4%

Top movers to act on now

Season palette

Colour of the year · Pantone 2026

Cloud Dancer

PANTONE 11-4201 · #F0EEE9 approx.

A soft, airy white chosen as a calm reset. Use it as the base for knits, shirting and winter whites, and as the light partner to oxblood and slate.

Pairs withOxbloodSlateMustard
Colour of the year · WGSN × Coloro 2026

Transformative Teal

Colour of the Year 2026 · #2E6B6F approx.

A blue-green between ocean and forest. Strong on outerwear, leather and knitwear, and as an accent on footwear.

Pairs withCreamMustardOxblood
Season themes

The stories behind AW26

Roaring Twenties

Drop waists, fringe, pearls and T-bar heels bring 1920s glamour into evening and daywear.

  • Drop waist
  • Fringe
  • T-bar heels
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Power tailoring

Pinstripes, pointed shoulders and double-breasted suits in slate and navy.

  • Pinstripe
  • Peak lapels
  • Pointed shoulders
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Preppy sport

Rugby shirts, cricket knits and statement collars from the playing field.

  • Rugby stripes
  • Cable knits
  • Big collars
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Big outerwear

Shearling, fur collars and leather bombers, oversized and protective.

  • Shearling
  • Fur trims
  • Leather
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Fully loaded

Beads, sequins and sheer layers move onto everyday pieces.

  • Sequins
  • Beadwork
  • Sheer layers
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Key colours

AW26 palette

Fuchsia#D6337F approx.
Oxblood#5E1F24 approx.
Aubergine#4A2A4F approx.
Slate grey#5F6B73 approx.
Forest green#264D3A approx.
Mustard#C9A227 approx.
Cream#EFE9DC approx.
Detail report

Every detail, by category

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Womenswear

Coats & Jackets

27 details
Collars & necklines 5
NecklineEmerging

Funnel neck with concealed zip

Stand-up collars closing with a hidden zip.

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CollarEmerging

Stand-collar field coats

Short stand collars on zip-front field coats.

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CollarRising

Oversized shawl and notch collars

Wide collars that frame the face on wool and shearling coats.

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CollarRising

Detachable hoods

Hoods that zip or button off for two looks.

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CollarPeaking

Leather-trimmed collars

Leather or faux-leather facings on wool collars.

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Fronts & closures 4
ClosureRising

Belted wrap fronts

Self-fabric tie belts replacing buttons.

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HardwareRising

Toggle and horn-button closures

Duffle toggles and horn buttons on wool.

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ClosureRising

Hidden-placket overcoats

Fly fronts that hide the buttons.

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ClosureRising

Asymmetric wrap closures

Off-centre wrap fronts held with a tie.

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Pockets & utility 3
PocketEmerging

Belted safari jackets

Bellows pockets, epaulettes and a self-belt.

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PocketRising

Welt-pocket cocoon coats

Rounded cocoon coats with clean welt pockets.

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PocketPeaking

Large flap patch pockets

Utility pockets on car coats and chore jackets.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 4
ShoulderRising

Dropped, rounded shoulders

Cocoon coats with soft, dropped shoulder seams.

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SleeveRising

Raglan sleeve coats

Sleeves cut in one with the shoulder for a softer line.

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SleeveRising

Shaped elbow seams

Seamed elbows for a curved, modern sleeve.

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CuffRising

Tie-cuff sleeves

Cuffs finished with contrast tabs and ties.

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Waist & silhouette 3
ShapeEmerging

Boxy cropped jackets

Short, square jackets with dropped shoulders.

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BackRising

Cape backs and capelets

Caped backs and detachable capelets over coats.

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ShapeRising

Single-breasted car coats

Hip-to-thigh length coats with patch pockets.

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Hems & edges 1
EdgeFading

Raw-edge blanket coats

Unfinished edges giving way to bound seams.

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Seams & construction 1
PanelEmerging

Two-tone panelled coats

Contrasting panels pieced across the body.

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Fabrics & finishes 4
FabricEmerging

Check-printed quilted puffers

Gingham and tartan on quilted channels.

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FabricEmerging

Patent trench with storm flaps

Glossy trenches keeping gun flaps and epaulettes.

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FabricRising

Quilted liner jackets

Diamond-quilted jackets worn as outer layers.

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FabricRising

Brushed wool-cashmere coats

Soft, brushed blends with a hazy surface.

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Trims & embellishment 2
TrimRising

Faux-fur cuffs and hems

Fur bands finishing cuffs and hems on tailored coats.

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TrimPeaking

Contrast-piped edges

Fine piping outlining fronts and collars.

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Dresses

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Collars & necklines 2
NecklineEmerging

Halter-neck dresses

Necklines tied at the back of the neck.

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NecklineRising

Square-neck sundresses

Square necklines on tiered cotton dresses.

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Fronts & closures 1
FrontRising

Wrap midi dresses

Wrapped bodices and skirts tied at the side.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 3
SleeveRising

Puff-shoulder minis

Short dresses with gathered puff shoulders.

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SleeveRising

Sheer-sleeve dresses

Transparent sleeves on opaque dresses.

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SleeveFading

Big puff sleeves

Volume sleeves easing toward slimmer shapes.

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Waist & silhouette 8
WaistEmerging

Contrast sash waists

Cummerbunds and sashes tied at the waist.

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PleatEmerging

Pleated midi dresses

Knife-pleated skirts on fitted bodices.

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CutRising

Bias-cut velvet

Fluid bias-cut velvet in jewel tones.

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BodiceRising

Shirred bodice midis

Elastic shirring across the bodice.

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WaistRising

Belted shirt dresses

Classic shirt dresses with a self-belt.

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WaistRising

Gathered waist maxis

Long dresses gathered into the waist seam.

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WaistPeaking

Drop waist with pleated skirt

1920s low waist seams with knife or box pleats.

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ShapePeaking

Drop-shoulder shirt dresses

Relaxed shirt dresses with low shoulder seams.

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Hems & edges 3
HemEmerging

Tiered prairie dresses

High-neck dresses with tiered skirts.

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HemRising

Moody tiered ruffle maxis

Boho tiers in deep, dark colours.

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HemPeaking

Fringed hems

Silk or bead fringe swinging from the hem.

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Seams & construction 2
SeamEmerging

Corset-seamed dresses

Visible corset-style seams on day dresses.

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SeamRising

Ruched side seams

Gathered side seams on jersey bodycon shapes.

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Fabrics & finishes 6
PrintEmerging

Photographic and art prints

Still-life and photo prints on column dresses.

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FabricRising

Sequin and chainmail minis

Allover sequins or metal mesh for evening.

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FabricRising

Column knit dresses

Long ribbed knit dresses in column shapes.

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PrintRising

Floral print midis

Small and painterly florals on midi dresses.

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FabricRising

Seersucker sundresses

Puckered cotton for light summer dresses.

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FabricPeaking

Sheer organza overlays

Transparent layers over opaque linings.

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Trims & embellishment 2
TrimRising

Lace-trimmed slips over knits

Lace-edged slips layered on fine knits.

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TrimPeaking

Lace-edged bias slips

Bias-cut slips finished with lace hems.

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Tops & Shirts

26 details
Collars & necklines 6
CollarEmerging

Polo-collar knit tops

Knitted polo collars on fitted tops.

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CollarRising

Floppy oversized collars

Wide soft collars borrowed from school uniforms.

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CollarRising

Contrast collars and cuffs

White collars and cuffs on coloured shirting.

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NecklineRising

Pussy-bow and scarf necks

Tie necks in silk satin.

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NecklineRising

Scarf-tie necklines

Long ties at the neck worn loose or knotted.

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CollarPeaking

Wide ruffle collars

Oversized soft collars on crisp shirts.

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Fronts & closures 5
FrontEmerging

Pleated bib fronts

Pin-tucked or pleated bibs on shirts.

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PlacketEmerging

Henley plackets

Short button plackets on jersey tops.

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PlacketRising

Rugby stripes, short plackets

Rugby shirts with white collars.

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FrontRising

Ruched centre fronts

Gathering at centre front on satin tops.

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FrontRising

Wrap-front blouses

Blouses wrapped and tied at the waist.

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Pockets & utility 1
PocketEmerging

Double-pocket camp shirts

Camp-collar shirts with two chest pockets.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 3
SleeveRising

Puff-sleeve blouses

Gathered puff sleeves on short blouses.

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SleeveRising

Raglan baseball tees

Contrast raglan sleeves on jersey tees.

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ShoulderRising

Epaulette shirts

Shoulder tabs on utility shirts.

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Waist & silhouette 2
ShapeRising

Oversized boyfriend shirts

Roomy shirts with dropped shoulders.

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ShapeRising

Cropped boxy shirts

Short camp-collar shirts with straight hems.

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Seams & construction 2
PanelRising

Mesh-panel tops

Sheer mesh panels pieced into jersey.

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SeamFading

Visible corset boning

Corset panels and boning cooling off.

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Fabrics & finishes 4
PrintEmerging

Slogan T-shirts

Bold text graphics on fitted tees.

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FabricRising

Sheer organza blouses

Transparent organza blouses with band collars.

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FabricPeaking

Sheer mesh layering tops

Mesh worn over or under heavier pieces.

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PatternPeaking

Striped Breton tops

Classic horizontal stripes on jersey.

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Trims & embellishment 3
EmbellishmentEmerging

Gilded embroidered shirting

Metallic embroidery on crisp poplin.

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TrimRising

Lace yoke insets

Lace panels inset at yoke or sleeve.

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TrimRising

Lace-cami layering tops

Lace-edged camisoles for layering.

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Knitwear

26 details
Collars & necklines 6
CollarRising

Chunky shawl-collar cardigans

Oversized shawl collars on long cardigans.

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CollarRising

Knitted polo collars

Polo collars with zip or button plackets.

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CollarRising

Ribbed polo knits

Ribbed knits with polo collars.

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CollarRising

Shawl-collar knit coats

Long knit coats with shawl collars.

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NecklinePeaking

Square-neck knits

Fine knits with square necklines.

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NecklinePeaking

Chunky rib turtlenecks

Deep ribbed roll necks.

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Fronts & closures 3
HardwareEmerging

Brooch-fastened cardigans

Brooches replacing buttons.

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ClosureEmerging

Half-zip knits

Short zips on funnel-neck knits.

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ClosureRising

Button-shoulder knits

Buttoned tabs along the shoulder.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 3
CuffRising

Elongated rib cuffs

Long ribbed cuffs that bunch at the wrist.

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ShoulderRising

Puff-shoulder cardigans

Raised, gathered shoulders on cardigans.

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SleeveRising

Bishop-sleeve knits

Full sleeves gathered into long cuffs.

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Waist & silhouette 4
ShapeEmerging

Cropped cardigans

Short cardigans ending at the waist.

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ShapeRising

Longline knit vests

Long sleeveless knits over shirts.

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ShapeRising

Tunic-length knits

Long knits worn over trousers.

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ShapeFading

Cropped boxy jumpers

Giving way to longer, hip-length knits.

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Hems & edges 1
HemEmerging

Knit fringe at hems

Fringe at hems and sleeve ends.

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Fabrics & finishes 6
PatternEmerging

Fair Isle yoke cardigans

Patterned yokes on button cardigans.

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PatternEmerging

Argyle knits

Diamond argyle patterns on knits.

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PatternRising

Tartan and check jacquards

Heritage checks knitted in.

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PatternRising

Cable-front cardigans

Cables running down cardigan fronts.

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FabricRising

Pointelle cardigans

Openwork pointelle on fine cardigans.

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FabricPeaking

Sheer fine-gauge layers

Transparent fine knits under tailoring.

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Trims & embellishment 3
TrimRising

Cricket cables with tipping

Cable jumpers with striped V-neck tipping.

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EmbellishmentRising

Beads and sequins on knits

Embellishment moving onto everyday jumpers.

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TrimRising

Contrast-tipped knits

Contrast stripes at necks and cuffs.

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Trousers & Skirts

26 details
Fronts & closures 3
ClosureEmerging

Button-front midi skirts

Buttons running down the front of the skirt.

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FrontRising

Wrap mini skirts

Short wrapped skirts tied at the hip.

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ClosureRising

High-rise sailor trousers

Button-front flaps on high-rise wide legs.

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Pockets & utility 2
PocketPeaking

Cargo midi skirts

Utility patch pockets on midi skirts.

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PocketFading

Cargo pockets

Utility cargos cooling in womenswear.

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Waist & silhouette 11
PleatEmerging

Pleated midi skirts

Knife-pleated midi skirts.

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PleatRising

Pleated tartan minis

Kilt-style pleated minis.

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ShapeRising

Balloon trousers

Volume gathered into the ankle.

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PleatRising

Double front pleats, sharp creases

Pressed creases on wide trousers.

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ShapeRising

Wide-leg palazzo trousers

Very wide, fluid trouser legs.

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ShapeRising

Barrel-leg trousers

Curved legs that taper at the hem.

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WaistRising

Drawstring wide trousers

Easy drawstring waists on wide legs.

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LengthRising

Cropped ankle trousers

Slim trousers cut above the ankle.

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ShapeRising

Pencil midi skirts

Fitted midi skirts with a back slit.

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WaistPeaking

Low-slung belted waists

Low waistbands with statement belts.

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ShapePeaking

Flat-front straight trousers

Straight legs with a clean flat front.

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Hems & edges 4
HemEmerging

Lace-trimmed hems

Lace bands at trouser and skirt hems.

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HemEmerging

Bubble hems

Puffed hems on short skirts.

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HemRising

Cuffed wide trousers

Wide legs finished with deep turn-ups.

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HemRising

Tiered maxi skirts

Gathered tiers on long skirts.

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Seams & construction 1
SeamRising

Side-stripe tuxedo trousers

Satin stripes down the outseam.

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Fabrics & finishes 5
FabricEmerging

Satin slip skirts

Fluid satin skirts cut on the bias.

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FabricEmerging

Leather-look trousers

Straight trousers in faux leather.

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FabricRising

Fluid satin wide legs

Satin trousers for day and evening.

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FabricRising

Leather pencil skirts with slit

Glossy leather midis.

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FabricPeaking

Mesh midi skirts

Sheer mesh over shorts or slips.

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Denim

26 details
Fronts & closures 2
HardwareEmerging

Western yokes and pearl snaps

Pointed yokes with snap closures.

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ClosurePeaking

Long exposed button fly

High rise with visible buttons.

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Pockets & utility 3
PocketRising

Carpenter jeans

Hammer loops and utility pockets.

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PocketRising

Patch-pocket denim jackets

Short jackets with patch pockets.

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PocketRising

Barrel-leg cargo jeans

Curved legs with cargo pockets.

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Waist & silhouette 9
GarmentEmerging

Denim shirt dresses

Snap-front denim shirt dresses.

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GarmentRising

Long denim coats

Denim trench coats with belts.

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ShapeRising

Straight-leg vintage jeans

Classic straight jeans with a vintage feel.

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ShapeRising

Wide-leg jeans

Full wide legs from the hip.

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GarmentRising

Denim midi skirts

Button-front denim skirts.

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LengthRising

Button-fly denim shorts

Short jeans with exposed button flies.

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GarmentRising

Denim chore coats

Long denim coats with patch pockets.

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ShapePeaking

Mid-rise relaxed jeans

Easy relaxed fits with soft whiskering.

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GarmentPeaking

Denim waistcoats

Topstitched denim waistcoats.

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Hems & edges 2
HemEmerging

Cuffed jean hems

Turned-up hems on straight jeans.

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HemEmerging

Raw-hem jeans

Cut, unfinished hems.

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Seams & construction 5
SeamRising

Barrel leg with curved outseam

Curved seams shaping the leg.

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SeamRising

Pressed front seam

A sewn crease down the front of the leg.

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StitchRising

Thick contrast topstitching

Heavy thread on seams and yokes.

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PanelRising

Two-tone denim panels

Contrasting washes pieced together.

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PanelFading

Patchwork panels

Patchwork easing off.

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Fabrics & finishes 3
WashEmerging

Black and grey denim

Washed black and grey denim.

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WashRising

Dark rinse, clean finish

Deep indigo with minimal fading.

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FinishFading

Heavy rips and distressing

Destroyed denim fading.

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Trims & embellishment 2
EmbellishmentEmerging

Sequinned and beaded jeans

Embellishment on everyday denim.

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EmbellishmentRising

Embroidered denim

Floral embroidery on denim.

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Tailoring

26 details
Collars & necklines 4
LapelEmerging

Shawl-lapel jackets

Rounded shawl lapels on day jackets.

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LapelEmerging

Peak-lapel coats

Tailored coats with peak lapels.

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LapelRising

Wide peak lapels

Peak lapels on jackets and coats.

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LapelRising

Single-button tuxedo jackets

Satin-faced peak lapels.

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Fronts & closures 2
ClosureRising

Double-breasted jackets

Six-button double-breasted fronts.

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ClosureRising

Collarless double-breasted jackets

Double-breasted fronts without lapels.

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Pockets & utility 2
PocketEmerging

Flap-pocket blazers

Oversized flap pockets on blazers.

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PocketRising

Patch-pocket blazers

Relaxed blazers with patch pockets.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 1
ShoulderRising

Sharp pointed shoulders

Strong, pointed shoulder lines.

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Waist & silhouette 12
WaistEmerging

Cinched one-button jackets

Nipped waists with a single button.

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WaistEmerging

Cummerbunds over suits

Contrast waistbands layered on suits.

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LegEmerging

Slim cigarette trousers

Slim ankle-length suit trousers return.

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LegEmerging

Wide-leg suit trousers

Wide legs with a single pleat.

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GarmentRising

Waistcoats worn as tops

Fitted waistcoats on their own.

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ShapeRising

Longline blazers

Blazers reaching mid-thigh.

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GarmentRising

Waistcoat and trouser sets

Matching waistcoats and trousers.

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LengthRising

Bermuda suit shorts

Tailored shorts worn with blazers.

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ShapeRising

Soft drape jackets

Unstructured wrap jackets with soft shoulders.

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ShapePeaking

Cropped blazers

Short blazers ending at the waist.

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WaistPeaking

Belted trench blazers

Trench details on belted blazers.

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ShapeFading

Very oversized blazers

Giving way to sharper fits.

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Seams & construction 1
SeamRising

Tuxedo stripe trousers

Slim trousers with satin side stripes.

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Fabrics & finishes 3
FabricRising

Pinstripe suiting

Chalk and pin stripes in slate and navy.

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FabricRising

Pinstripe waistcoats

Pinstripe waistcoats worn alone.

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FabricRising

Check tailoring

Prince of Wales and windowpane checks.

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Trims & embellishment 1
TrimEmerging

Velvet lapel facings

Velvet trims on wool tailoring.

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Menswear

Outerwear

26 details
Collars & necklines 5
CollarEmerging

Funnel-neck puffers

Puffers with tall funnel necks.

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CollarEmerging

Storm-collar jackets

High collars with a buttoned storm flap.

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CollarRising

Fur and shearling collars

Fur accents on bombers and coats.

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CollarRising

Hooded parkas

Long parkas with fixed hoods.

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CollarPeaking

Shearling-collar aviators

Aviator jackets with shearling collars.

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Pockets & utility 2
DetailRising

Utility trench details

Gun flaps, epaulettes and belts.

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PocketRising

Multi-pocket gilets

Utility gilets with bellows pockets.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 1
SleeveRising

Raglan-sleeve overcoats

Overcoats with raglan shoulders.

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Waist & silhouette 10
LayerEmerging

Windbreaker as a blazer

Sporty shells worn over tailoring.

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GarmentEmerging

Overshirt jackets

Snap-front jackets cut like shirts.

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GarmentRising

Clean leather bombers

Brown, navy and burgundy leather bombers.

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GarmentRising

Leather and wool varsity

Varsity jackets with rib trims.

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LayerRising

Quilted gilets

Sleeveless quilted layers.

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ShapeRising

Mac coats

Clean single-breasted raincoats.

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WaistRising

Belted field coats

Field coats with a waist belt.

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ShapeRising

Cropped work jackets

Short workwear jackets with chest pockets.

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LayerRising

Quilt-lined car coats

Car coats with quilted linings.

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GarmentPeaking

Technical parkas

Gorpcore parkas with taped seams.

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Fabrics & finishes 8
FabricEmerging

Padded leather

Quilted leather jackets.

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LiningEmerging

Sherpa-lined trucker jackets

Trucker jackets with fleece collars.

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FabricRising

Double-face wool overcoats

Unlined coats with hand-finished edges.

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FabricRising

Short suede blousons

Suede with ribbed hems.

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FabricRising

Waxed cotton jackets

Waxed cotton with a worn-in sheen.

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FabricRising

Leather overshirts

Soft leather shirts worn as jackets.

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FabricPeaking

Tech fleece jackets

Brushed fleece zip jackets.

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FinishFading

High-shine puffers

Glossy puffers cooling.

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Shirts & Polos

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Collars & necklines 9
CollarEmerging

Short-sleeve Oxford shirts

Button-down collars on short sleeves.

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CollarEmerging

Contrast-collar polos

Polos with contrast collars.

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CollarRising

Statement collars

Wide or long-point collars as a focal point.

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CollarRising

Open Johnny-collar knit polos

Open collars on fine knits.

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CollarRising

Printed resort shirts

Camp-collar shirts in bold prints.

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CollarRising

Grandad collar linen shirts

Band collars on washed linen.

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CollarRising

Heritage rugby polos

Long-sleeve rugby polos with stripes.

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CollarPeaking

Oxford button-downs

The classic button-down collar.

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CollarFading

Cuban camp collars

Camp collars fading for winter.

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Fronts & closures 4
HardwareEmerging

Snap-front western shirts

Pointed yokes and pearl snaps.

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ClosureRising

Quarter-zip tops

Quarter zips on knits and sport shirts.

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ClosureRising

Zip-neck polos

Polos closed with a short zip.

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PlacketPeaking

Popover shirts

Half-placket shirts pulled over the head.

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Pockets & utility 1
PocketPeaking

Overshirt chest flap pockets

Twin flap pockets on overshirts.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 1
CuffRising

Contrast cuffs

White or contrast cuffs.

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Waist & silhouette 4
GarmentRising

Striped rugby shirts

Rugby shirts with white collars.

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GarmentRising

Check shackets

Heavy check shirt-jackets.

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ShapeRising

Pocketless clean shirts

Minimal shirts with hidden plackets.

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ShapeRising

Boxy short-sleeve shirts

Wide, boxy short-sleeve shirts.

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Seams & construction 1
PanelEmerging

Geometric panel piecing

Triangular and angled panels.

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Fabrics & finishes 5
FabricEmerging

Velvet shirts

Velvet in aubergine and emerald.

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FabricEmerging

Chambray work shirts

Chambray shirts with two flap pockets.

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FabricRising

Short-sleeve knit shirts

Knitted shirts with camp collars.

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PatternRising

Striped poplin shirts

Bold and candy stripes on poplin.

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FabricPeaking

Textured knit polos

Waffle and textured knit polos.

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Trims & embellishment 1
EmbellishmentRising

Embroidered pocket shirts

Small embroidery on chest pockets.

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Knitwear

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Collars & necklines 6
NecklineEmerging

Ribbed roll necks

Ribbed knits with roll necks.

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CollarRising

Heavy shawl-collar cardigans

Chunky shawl collars.

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CollarRising

Long-sleeve knitted polos

Polo collars on long-sleeve knits.

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CollarRising

Polo-collar cardigans

Cardigans with knitted polo collars.

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CollarRising

Half-button polo jumpers

Jumpers with polo collars and buttons.

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CollarPeaking

Shawl-collar pullovers

Pullovers with shawl collars.

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Fronts & closures 3
ClosureEmerging

Zip-through knit jackets

Knitted jackets with zips.

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PlacketRising

Henley knits

Buttoned plackets on knits.

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ClosureRising

Funnel-neck zip knits

Full zips on funnel-neck knits.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 3
ShoulderEmerging

Saddle shoulders

Saddle-shoulder construction.

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SleeveEmerging

Elbow-seam jumpers

Reinforced elbow seams.

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SleeveRising

Raglan sweatshirts

Sweatshirts with raglan sleeves.

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Waist & silhouette 2
GarmentRising

Knitted bomber jackets

Zip bombers in knitted fabric.

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ShapeRising

Ribbed tank tops

Ribbed sleeveless knits.

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Seams & construction 1
PanelPeaking

Colour-block knits

Knits pieced in contrasting colours.

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Fabrics & finishes 8
PatternEmerging

Fair Isle yokes

Patterned yokes on crewnecks.

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PatternEmerging

Textured stripe knits

Striped knits with texture.

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ColourRising

Jewel-tone cashmere

Fine knits in aubergine, mustard and emerald.

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FabricRising

Rib-knit sweatshirts

Ribbed knits cut like sweatshirts.

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FabricRising

Brushed alpaca

Fluffy, brushed surfaces.

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FabricRising

Merino crewnecks

Fine merino crew necks.

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PatternRising

Cable fisherman jumpers

Heavy cables on chunky jumpers.

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FabricRising

Brushed cardigan coats

Long brushed cardigans.

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Trims & embellishment 3
TrimEmerging

Varsity cardigans

Cardigans with contrast tipping.

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TrimRising

Cricket jumpers

Cables with striped tipping.

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GraphicFading

Large logo intarsia

Logo knits fading.

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Tailoring

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Collars & necklines 2
CollarRising

Mandarin-collar jackets

Tailored jackets with band collars.

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LapelPeaking

Wide-lapel suits

Broader lapels on two-piece suits.

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Fronts & closures 2
ClosureRising

Double-breasted two-piece

DB suits with wide lapels.

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ClosureRising

Double-breasted overcoats

Six-button double-breasted overcoats.

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Pockets & utility 1
PocketRising

Patch pockets on soft jackets

Unstructured jackets with patch pockets.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 2
ShoulderRising

Pointed shoulders

Sharper shoulder lines.

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ShoulderRising

Soft-shoulder Neapolitan jackets

Unpadded, natural shoulders.

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Waist & silhouette 8
PleatEmerging

Single-pleat suit trousers

One forward pleat on suit trousers.

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ShapeRising

Relaxed 1930s drape

Soft, languid suits with fuller trousers.

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ShapeRising

Unlined summer blazers

Light blazers with hand-finished edges.

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GarmentRising

Waistcoats worn alone

Waistcoats worn without jackets.

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LengthRising

Cropped suit trousers

Suit trousers cut above the ankle.

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LayerPeaking

Hoodie under tailoring

Sportswear layered under suits.

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ShapePeaking

Overshirt-style blazers

Blazers with shirt collars and flap pockets.

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ShapeFading

Skinny suits

Slim, skinny suits fading.

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Seams & construction 1
SeamEmerging

Satin side-stripe trousers

Evening trousers with satin stripes.

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Fabrics & finishes 7
FabricEmerging

Corduroy suits

Cotton cord suiting.

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FabricEmerging

Seersucker suits

Puckered cotton summer suits.

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FabricEmerging

Velvet dinner jackets

Velvet jackets with shawl lapels.

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FabricRising

Grey melange flannel

Mid-grey wool flannel.

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FabricRising

Check sports jackets

Checked jackets worn with odd trousers.

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FabricRising

Pinstripe double-breasted suits

Pinstripes on double-breasted suits.

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FabricRising

Linen waistcoats

Unlined linen waistcoats.

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Trims & embellishment 3
AccessoryRising

Striped and repp ties

Bold stripes back on ties.

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AccessoryRising

Pocket squares

Back in everyday suiting.

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AccessoryRising

Knitted ties

Slim knitted ties.

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Trousers

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Fronts & closures 2
HardwareEmerging

Side-tab trousers

Side tabs instead of belt loops.

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HardwareRising

Buckle side adjusters

Adjusters replacing belt loops.

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Pockets & utility 3
PocketEmerging

Painter trousers

Hammer loops and rule pockets.

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DetailPeaking

Carpenter hammer loops

Workwear loops on casual trousers.

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PocketPeaking

Utility cargo trousers

Cargo pockets on straight legs.

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Waist & silhouette 11
GarmentEmerging

Tailored track pants

Track pants cut like trousers, with piping.

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ShapeEmerging

Flat-front slim trousers

Clean flat fronts on slim legs.

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LengthEmerging

Tailored wool shorts

Pleated shorts in wool.

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PleatRising

Single and double pleats

Pleats return to everyday trousers.

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WaistRising

Belted high waists

Worn belted and high.

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LegRising

Full straight legs

Wide, straight trouser legs.

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PleatRising

Relaxed pleated chinos

Easy chinos with front pleats.

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WaistRising

Drawcord linen trousers

Linen trousers with drawcord waists.

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ShapeRising

Barrel trousers

Curved, tapered barrel legs.

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WaistRising

Loop-free waistbands

Clean waistbands without belt loops.

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LegFading

Skinny tapered legs

Tapered skinny fits fading.

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Hems & edges 3
HemRising

Deep turn-ups

Deep cuffed hems.

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HemRising

Tailored joggers

Tailored trousers with elastic cuffs.

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HemRising

Shorts with turn-ups

Tailored shorts with deep turn-ups.

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Seams & construction 1
PanelRising

Double-knee work trousers

Reinforced knees on workwear trousers.

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Fabrics & finishes 6
FabricEmerging

Straight leather trousers

Leather in straight cuts.

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FabricRising

Wide-wale corduroy

Chunky cord trousers.

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FabricRising

Selvedge chinos

Chinos with selvedge turn-ups.

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FabricRising

Corduroy wide trousers

Wide trousers in corduroy.

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FabricRising

Technical trail trousers

Stretch trousers with shaped knees.

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FabricPeaking

Wool flannel trousers

Grey flannel with a single pleat.

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Footwear

Heels & Flats

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Toe & shape 6
ToeRising

Two-tone cap toes

Contrast toes on slingbacks and flats.

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ToeRising

Square toes

Squared toes on pumps and mules.

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ToeRising

Pointed kitten mules

Backless mules with pointed toes.

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ToeRising

Cap-toe kitten slingbacks

Contrast cap toes on kitten slingbacks.

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ShapePeaking

Ballet flats

Ballet flats at their peak.

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ToePeaking

Square-toe ballet flats

Ballet flats with square toes.

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Heel & sole 4
HeelEmerging

Curved sculptural heels

Curved, shaped heel blocks.

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HeelEmerging

Low block sandals

Strappy sandals on low block heels.

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HeelEmerging

Stiletto court shoes

Classic pointed stiletto courts.

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HeelRising

Kitten-heel pumps

Low kitten heels on pointed pumps.

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Straps & closures 8
ClosureEmerging

Lace-up court shoes

Laced pumps with silver hardware.

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StrapEmerging

Flat strappy sandals

Thin-strap flat sandals.

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StrapRising

T-bar and T-strap pumps

Deco-inspired straps on heels.

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HardwareRising

Horsebit vamp hardware

Bits across the vamp.

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StrapRising

Block-heel slingbacks

Slingbacks on mid block heels.

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StrapRising

Mary Jane flats

Flats with a strap across the instep.

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StrapRising

Round-toe slingback heels

Round toes on slim slingback heels.

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HardwareRising

Horsebit mules

Mules with horsebit hardware.

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Upper & materials 8
EmbellishmentEmerging

Feathers on satin

Feather trims on evening shoes.

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MaterialEmerging

Clear PVC heels

Transparent pumps and jelly shoes.

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TrimEmerging

Bow-trim flats

Flats finished with a small bow.

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MaterialRising

Patent leather

Glossy patent pumps.

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MaterialRising

Woven leather mules

Woven leather uppers on mules.

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EmbellishmentRising

Embellished flats

Beaded and studded flats.

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MaterialRising

Patent ballet flats

High-shine patent flats.

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MaterialPeaking

Satin evening pumps

Satin pumps with a soft sheen.

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Boots

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Toe & shape 2
ToeEmerging

Square-toe knee boots

Knee boots with square toes.

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ToeEmerging

Pointed-toe ankle boots

Sleek ankle boots with pointed toes.

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Heel & sole 6
HeelEmerging

Kitten-heel knee boots

Knee boots on low kitten heels.

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SoleRising

Hiker styles

Hiking boots worn with tailoring.

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HeelRising

Kitten-heel boots

Low kitten heels.

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HeelRising

Knee-high block-heel boots

Knee boots on block heels.

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SoleRising

Lug-sole combat boots

Lace-up boots on deep lugs.

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SoleFading

Lug-sole Chelseas

Chunky lug soles fading.

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Straps & closures 2
HardwareEmerging

Harness buckle straps

Buckled straps around the ankle.

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HardwareRising

Buckled ankle boots

Ankle boots with a buckled strap.

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Upper & materials 10
MaterialEmerging

Embroidered and silk boots

Decorated knee-highs.

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StitchEmerging

Western knee boots

Knee-high boots with western stitching.

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MaterialRising

Second-skin stretch shafts

Sock-fit stretch boots.

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LiningRising

Shearling linings and cuffs

Shearling showing at the top.

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MaterialRising

Flat suede knee boots

Flat knee boots in suede.

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MaterialRising

Suede ankle boots

Soft suede ankle boots.

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LiningRising

Shearling-lined ankle boots

Flat ankle boots with shearling cuffs.

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MaterialRising

Patent knee boots

High-shine knee boots.

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MaterialRising

Rubber Chelsea boots

Waterproof rubber Chelseas.

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StitchPeaking

Western stitching

Decorative western topstitch.

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Shaft & height 6
HeightRising

Over-the-knee boots

Thigh-high in leather or stretch.

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ShaftRising

Knee-high slouch

Soft, slouchy shafts.

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ShaftRising

Chelsea ankle boots

Elastic-sided ankle boots.

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ShaftRising

Mid-calf western boots

Mid-calf boots with western details.

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ShaftPeaking

Slouchy mid-calf boots

Soft mid-calf shafts.

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ShaftPeaking

Stretch knee boots on block heels

Sock-fit knee boots on block heels.

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Men's Shoes

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Toe & shape 9
StyleEmerging

Chelsea boots for tailoring

Sleek Chelseas worn with suits.

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StyleRising

Black oxfords

Classic black lace-ups.

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StyleRising

Plain derbies

Derby shoes in soft leather.

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StyleRising

Wholecut oxfords

Oxfords cut from one piece of leather.

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StyleRising

Derby boots

Lace-up boots on slim soles.

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StyleRising

Belgian loafers

Soft, slipper-like loafers.

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ToeRising

Apron-toe derbies

Derbies with stitched apron toes.

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StylePeaking

Penny loafers

Penny loafers at their peak.

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ToePeaking

Cap-toe oxfords

Classic cap-toe oxfords.

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Heel & sole 6
SoleEmerging

Lug-sole loafers

Loafers on chunky lug soles.

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SoleEmerging

Rubber-soled Chelseas

Chelseas on lugged rubber soles.

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SoleRising

Hiking boots with tailoring

Rugged soles under suits.

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SoleRising

Cupsole derbies

Derbies on sneaker cupsoles.

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SoleRising

Sneaker-sole loafers

Loafers on cushioned sneaker soles.

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SolePeaking

Crepe-sole desert boots

Desert boots on crepe soles.

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Straps & closures 2
HardwareRising

Horsebit loafers

Bit hardware on loafers.

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StrapRising

Leather slides

Wide-strap leather slides.

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Upper & materials 7
TrimEmerging

Check-trimmed loafers

Tartan trims on loafers.

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TrimEmerging

Slim tassel loafers

Tassel loafers on slim soles.

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PerforationRising

Brogue perforations

Broguing returns.

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MaterialRising

Suede chukkas

Suede desert boots.

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MaterialRising

Suede loafers

Soft suede loafers.

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PerforationRising

Wingtip brogues

Full brogue wingtips.

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MaterialRising

Patent evening loafers

High-shine loafers for evening.

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Styling 2
StylingRising

Statement socks

Visible patterned socks.

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StylingFading

Chunky sneakers with suits

Fading as shoes get smarter.

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Sneakers & Casual

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Toe & shape 4
ToeEmerging

Split-toe trainers

Split toes in casual shoes.

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StyleEmerging

Running-inspired sneakers

Mesh runners with gum soles.

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StyleRising

Retro court sneakers

Low court sneakers with gum soles.

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StylePeaking

Football terrace trainers

Terrace styles at their peak.

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Heel & sole 8
HybridEmerging

Ballet-sneaker hybrids

Mesh ballet shapes on sneaker soles.

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SoleEmerging

Trail runners

Lugged trail running shoes.

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SoleEmerging

Flat espadrille sneakers

Canvas shoes on jute soles.

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SoleRising

Slim, low-profile sneakers

Thin gum soles on slim lasts.

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SoleRising

Gum-sole trainers

Classic gum rubber soles.

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SoleRising

Flatform sneakers

Sneakers on raised flat soles.

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HybridRising

Satin ballet-trainers

Satin ballet shapes on trainer soles.

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SoleFading

Chunky dad sneakers

Bulky soles fading.

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Straps & closures 4
StrapRising

Mary Jane sneakers

Strap-over sneakers.

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StrapRising

Strap-closure trainers

Trainers fastened with straps.

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StrapRising

Sport slides

Single-strap sport slides.

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StrapRising

Hiking sandals

Webbing sandals for trails.

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Upper & materials 10
MaterialEmerging

Plastic clogs and jellies

Clear and coloured plastic.

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MaterialEmerging

Sock-knit trainers

Knitted sock-like uppers.

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MaterialRising

Suede T-toe runners

Retro suede trainers.

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MaterialRising

Shearling ballet flats and clogs

Cosy shearling casual shoes.

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MaterialRising

Soft suede moccasins

Unstructured moccasins.

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MaterialRising

Slip-on canvas sneakers

Laceless canvas slip-ons.

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LiningRising

Shearling-lined mules

Clog mules lined with shearling.

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MaterialRising

Perforated leather sneakers

Perforated toes on leather sneakers.

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MaterialPeaking

Suede skate shoes

Padded suede skate shoes.

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MaterialPeaking

Rubber clogs

Moulded rubber clogs.

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Season themes summarise published AW26 runway, retail and trade coverage, including Who What Wear, Harrods and Trendalytics. Colours of the year are Pantone 2026 (Cloud Dancer) and WGSN × Coloro 2026 (Transformative Teal). Individual details and their statuses are Forecut's curated assessment, written in our own words. Colour swatches are screen approximations, not official colour standards.

Status key: Emerging early signals · Rising gaining fast, add now · Peaking at full adoption, use in core styles · Fading phase out in new development.