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Long-range outlook · Aug 2028 – Jan 2029

Autumn/Winter 2028

Long-range outlook. Functional tailoring and technical wool for winter, hidden closures and hybrid boots, with radiant earth deepening into rust and brick.

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400Details
16Categories
17Emerging
54Rising
181Peaking
148Fading

Status mix

Emerging 4%Rising 14%Peaking 45%Fading 37%

Top movers to act on now

Colour of the year · WGSN × Coloro 2028

Radiant Earth

Colour of the Year 2028 · #B5522B approx.

The 2028 colour moves into winter as deeper rust and brick. Strong on wool coats, suede and leather boots.

Pairs withCharcoalOatmealBottle green

AW28 key colours

Deep earth
Rust
Charcoal
Oatmeal
Bottle green
Camel
Graphite
Season themes

The stories behind AW28

Functional tailoring

Belted jackets, useful pockets and clean seams.

  • Belted jackets
  • Utility pockets
  • Clean seams
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Technical wool

Wool that stretches, sheds rain and resists creases.

  • Stretch wool
  • Water-resistant
  • Travel suits
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Earth deepens

Radiant earth turns to rust and brick for winter.

  • Rust
  • Brick
  • Quilting
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Hybrid boots

Smart boots on cushioned sport soles.

  • Sport soles
  • Chelseas
  • Comfort
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Hidden closures

Magnetic and concealed fastenings for clean fronts.

  • Magnets
  • Concealed plackets
  • Hidden zips
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Key colours

AW28 palette

Deep earth#9A4322 approx.
Rust#8B3A2B approx.
Charcoal#33363A approx.
Oatmeal#D8CDB8 approx.
Bottle green#1F4A35 approx.
Camel#B08A5E approx.
Graphite#4B4F55 approx.
Detail report

Every detail, by category

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Womenswear

Coats & Jackets

25 details
Collars & necklines 4
CollarRising

Stand-collar field coats

Short stand collars on zip-front field coats.

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NecklinePeaking

Funnel neck with concealed zip

Stand-up collars closing with a hidden zip.

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CollarFading

Detachable hoods

Hoods that zip or button off for two looks.

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CollarFading

Leather-trimmed collars

Leather or faux-leather facings on wool collars.

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Fronts & closures 5
ClosureRising

Hidden magnetic closures

Fronts that close with concealed magnets instead of buttons.

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ClosurePeaking

Hidden-placket overcoats

Fly fronts that hide the buttons.

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ClosurePeaking

Asymmetric wrap closures

Off-centre wrap fronts held with a tie.

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ClosureFading

Belted wrap fronts

Self-fabric tie belts replacing buttons.

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HardwareFading

Toggle and horn-button closures

Duffle toggles and horn buttons on wool.

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Pockets & utility 4
PocketEmerging

Utility vest layers

Zip vests with bellows pockets over tailoring.

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PocketPeaking

Large flap patch pockets

Utility pockets on car coats and chore jackets.

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PocketPeaking

Belted safari jackets

Bellows pockets, epaulettes and a self-belt.

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PocketFading

Welt-pocket cocoon coats

Rounded cocoon coats with clean welt pockets.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 2
SleevePeaking

Articulated sleeves

Shaped elbows for easier movement in outerwear.

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SleeveFading

Raglan sleeve coats

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

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Waist & silhouette 5
LayerEmerging

Packable down liners

Light quilted liners worn under or as coats.

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WaistPeaking

Cinched peplum jackets

Short jackets flared below a defined waist seam.

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WaistPeaking

Double-belted waists

Two slim belts stacked at the waist.

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ShapePeaking

Single-breasted car coats

Hip-to-thigh length coats with patch pockets.

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ShapePeaking

Boxy cropped jackets

Short, square jackets with dropped shoulders.

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Seams & construction 2
SeamRising

Bonded, raw-cut seams

Bonded panels with taped or raw-cut edges.

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PanelRising

Two-tone panelled coats

Contrasting panels pieced across the body.

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Fabrics & finishes 3
FabricPeaking

Lightweight technical trench

Trenches in light technical cotton with taped seams.

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FabricPeaking

Quilted liner jackets

Diamond-quilted jackets worn as outer layers.

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FabricPeaking

Brushed wool-cashmere coats

Soft, brushed blends with a hazy surface.

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Dresses

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Collars & necklines 3
NecklineRising

Funnel-neck knit dresses

Ribbed knit dresses with a high funnel neck.

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NecklineRising

Halter-neck dresses

Necklines tied at the back of the neck.

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NecklinePeaking

Square-neck sundresses

Square necklines on tiered cotton dresses.

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Fronts & closures 2
FrontPeaking

Wrap and twist-front dresses

Wrapped bodices tied at the side waist.

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FrontPeaking

Wrap midi dresses

Wrapped bodices and skirts tied at the side.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 2
SleeveFading

Puff-shoulder minis

Short dresses with gathered puff shoulders.

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SleeveFading

Sheer-sleeve dresses

Transparent sleeves on opaque dresses.

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Waist & silhouette 9
ShapeEmerging

Knitted pinafore dresses

Ribbed knit pinafores layered over shirts.

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BodicePeaking

Smocked bodices

Elasticated smocking across the bodice.

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ShapePeaking

Clean column dresses

Straight, unadorned column shapes.

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PleatPeaking

Pleated midi dresses

Knife-pleated skirts on fitted bodices.

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WaistPeaking

Belted shirt dresses

Classic shirt dresses with a self-belt.

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CutFading

Bias-cut velvet

Fluid bias-cut velvet in jewel tones.

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WaistFading

Basque waist bodices

A pointed waist seam that dips below the natural waist.

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BodiceFading

Shirred bodice midis

Elastic shirring across the bodice.

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ShapeFading

Drop-shoulder shirt dresses

Relaxed shirt dresses with low shoulder seams.

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Hems & edges 3
HemPeaking

Bubble-hem dresses

Short dresses with a puffed, gathered hem.

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HemPeaking

Tiered prairie dresses

High-neck dresses with tiered skirts.

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HemFading

Moody tiered ruffle maxis

Boho tiers in deep, dark colours.

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Seams & construction 1
SeamRising

Corset-seamed dresses

Visible corset-style seams on day dresses.

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Fabrics & finishes 5
FabricRising

Performance-jersey shirt dresses

Shirt dresses in stretch, easy-care jersey.

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FabricRising

Quilted and padded dresses

Quilted dresses for cold-weather layering.

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FabricPeaking

Column knit dresses

Long ribbed knit dresses in column shapes.

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PrintPeaking

Floral print midis

Small and painterly florals on midi dresses.

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FabricFading

Sequin and chainmail minis

Allover sequins or metal mesh for evening.

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Tops & Shirts

25 details
Collars & necklines 6
CollarRising

Performance polo tops

Polo collars on breathable mesh jersey.

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NecklineRising

Funnel-neck base layers

Fine ribbed funnel necks for layering.

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CollarPeaking

Band-collar shirts with long placket

Collarless shirts with an extended placket.

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NecklinePeaking

Scarf-tie necklines

Long ties at the neck worn loose or knotted.

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CollarPeaking

Polo-collar knit tops

Knitted polo collars on fitted tops.

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CollarFading

Wide ruffle collars

Oversized soft collars on crisp shirts.

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Fronts & closures 4
ClosureRising

Hidden-zip blouses

Blouses with a concealed front zip.

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PlacketRising

Henley plackets

Short button plackets on jersey tops.

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PlacketPeaking

Concealed-placket shirts

Fly-front plackets that hide the buttons.

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FrontPeaking

Pleated bib fronts

Pin-tucked or pleated bibs on shirts.

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Pockets & utility 3
PocketRising

Double-pocket camp shirts

Camp-collar shirts with two chest pockets.

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PocketPeaking

Utility shirt-jackets

Shirt-jackets with snap fronts and chest pockets.

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DetailFading

Smocked necklines and cuffs

Smocked bands at the neck and cuffs.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 2
SleevePeaking

Puff-sleeve blouses

Gathered puff sleeves on short blouses.

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SleeveFading

Raglan baseball tees

Contrast raglan sleeves on jersey tees.

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Waist & silhouette 4
WaistPeaking

Peplum blouses

Blouses flared below a waist seam.

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ShapePeaking

Clean minimal T-shirts

Plain, well-cut tees as a base piece.

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ShapeFading

Oversized boyfriend shirts

Roomy shirts with dropped shoulders.

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ShapeFading

Cropped boxy shirts

Short camp-collar shirts with straight hems.

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Seams & construction 1
PanelPeaking

Mesh-panel tops

Sheer mesh panels pieced into jersey.

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Fabrics & finishes 4
FabricEmerging

Thermal-knit base layers

Waffle thermals worn as visible layers.

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FabricPeaking

Technical stretch shirting

Stretch, crease-resistant shirting with bonded seams.

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FabricPeaking

Sheer organza blouses

Transparent organza blouses with band collars.

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PatternFading

Striped Breton tops

Classic horizontal stripes on jersey.

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Trims & embellishment 1
TrimPeaking

Lace-cami layering tops

Lace-edged camisoles for layering.

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Knitwear

25 details
Collars & necklines 6
CollarEmerging

Knitted hoods and snoods

Knits with attached hoods and snood collars.

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NecklinePeaking

Funnel-neck knits

High funnel necks on fine and chunky knits.

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CollarFading

Chunky shawl-collar cardigans

Oversized shawl collars on long cardigans.

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CollarFading

Ribbed polo knits

Ribbed knits with polo collars.

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NecklineFading

Square-neck knits

Fine knits with square necklines.

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NecklineFading

Chunky rib turtlenecks

Deep ribbed roll necks.

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Fronts & closures 2
ClosureRising

Half-zip knits

Short zips on funnel-neck knits.

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ClosurePeaking

Fine-gauge zip polos

Collared knits with a short zip.

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Pockets & utility 1
DetailPeaking

Smocked knit details

Smocking moves onto knit cuffs and hems.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 2
ShoulderPeaking

Puff-shoulder cardigans

Raised, gathered shoulders on cardigans.

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SleevePeaking

Bishop-sleeve knits

Full sleeves gathered into long cuffs.

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Waist & silhouette 4
ShapePeaking

Long-line ribbed cardigans

Long ribbed cardigans worn as coats.

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ShapePeaking

Longline knit vests

Long sleeveless knits over shirts.

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ShapePeaking

Cropped cardigans

Short cardigans ending at the waist.

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ShapePeaking

Tunic-length knits

Long knits worn over trousers.

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Fabrics & finishes 8
FabricRising

Seamless performance knits

Seam-free knits with stretch and support.

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PatternRising

Argyle knits

Diamond argyle patterns on knits.

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FabricPeaking

Brushed mohair

Hairy, brushed mohair surfaces.

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PatternPeaking

Fair Isle yoke cardigans

Patterned yokes on button cardigans.

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FabricPeaking

Pointelle cardigans

Openwork pointelle on fine cardigans.

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PatternFading

Tartan and check jacquards

Heritage checks knitted in.

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FabricFading

Openwork and pointelle knits

Open stitches and pointelle for light knits.

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PatternFading

Cable-front cardigans

Cables running down cardigan fronts.

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Trims & embellishment 2
EmbellishmentFading

Beads and sequins on knits

Embellishment moving onto everyday jumpers.

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TrimFading

Contrast-tipped knits

Contrast stripes at necks and cuffs.

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Trousers & Skirts

25 details
Fronts & closures 4
ClosurePeaking

Button-front midi skirts

Buttons running down the front of the skirt.

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ClosurePeaking

High-rise sailor trousers

Button-front flaps on high-rise wide legs.

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FrontFading

Wrap skirts

Wrapped skirts tied at the waist.

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FrontFading

Wrap mini skirts

Short wrapped skirts tied at the hip.

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Pockets & utility 2
PocketRising

Cargo pockets

Utility cargos cooling in womenswear.

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PocketFading

Cargo midi skirts

Utility patch pockets on midi skirts.

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Waist & silhouette 11
WaistRising

Elastic-back tailored waists

Flat fronts with elastic at the back waist.

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WaistPeaking

High-waisted pleated trousers

High rises with two front pleats.

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WaistPeaking

Double-belted waistbands

Two thin belts on high-rise trousers.

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ShapePeaking

Clean straight-leg trousers

Straight legs with pressed creases.

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PleatPeaking

Pleated midi skirts

Knife-pleated midi skirts.

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WaistPeaking

Drawstring wide trousers

Easy drawstring waists on wide legs.

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LengthPeaking

Cropped ankle trousers

Slim trousers cut above the ankle.

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PleatFading

Pleated tartan minis

Kilt-style pleated minis.

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PleatFading

Double front pleats, sharp creases

Pressed creases on wide trousers.

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ShapeFading

Wide-leg palazzo trousers

Very wide, fluid trouser legs.

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ShapeFading

Barrel-leg trousers

Curved legs that taper at the hem.

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Hems & edges 2
HemPeaking

Cuffed wide trousers

Wide legs finished with deep turn-ups.

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HemFading

Bubble hems

Puffed hems on short skirts.

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Seams & construction 1
SeamPeaking

Side-stripe tuxedo trousers

Satin stripes down the outseam.

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Fabrics & finishes 5
FabricEmerging

Quilted panel skirts

Quilted midi skirts for warmth.

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FabricRising

Satin slip skirts

Fluid satin skirts cut on the bias.

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FabricRising

Leather-look trousers

Straight trousers in faux leather.

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FabricPeaking

Tailored stretch trousers

Slim tailored trousers with stretch.

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FabricFading

Leather pencil skirts with slit

Glossy leather midis.

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Denim

25 details
Fronts & closures 1
HardwareRising

Hidden-rivet minimal jeans

Jeans with concealed rivets and minimal trims.

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Pockets & utility 4
DetailRising

Denim with technical details

Denim jackets with zips and bellows pockets.

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PocketPeaking

Carpenter jeans

Hammer loops and utility pockets.

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PocketPeaking

Patch-pocket denim jackets

Short jackets with patch pockets.

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PocketPeaking

Barrel-leg cargo jeans

Curved legs with cargo pockets.

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Waist & silhouette 12
GarmentPeaking

Matching denim suits

Denim blazers worn with matching jeans.

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ShapePeaking

Clean wide-leg trouser jeans

Wide jeans cut like trousers, with creases.

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GarmentPeaking

Dark indigo tailoring

Pleated, creased trousers in dark indigo.

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GarmentPeaking

Denim midi skirts

Button-front denim skirts.

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GarmentPeaking

Denim shirt dresses

Snap-front denim shirt dresses.

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GarmentPeaking

Denim chore coats

Long denim coats with patch pockets.

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GarmentFading

Denim shirt-jackets

Overshirts in denim with chest pockets.

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ShapeFading

Straight-leg vintage jeans

Classic straight jeans with a vintage feel.

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ShapeFading

Wide-leg jeans

Full wide legs from the hip.

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ShapeFading

Mid-rise relaxed jeans

Easy relaxed fits with soft whiskering.

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LengthFading

Button-fly denim shorts

Short jeans with exposed button flies.

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GarmentFading

Denim waistcoats

Topstitched denim waistcoats.

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Hems & edges 2
HemRising

Cuffed jean hems

Turned-up hems on straight jeans.

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HemRising

Raw-hem jeans

Cut, unfinished hems.

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Seams & construction 1
SeamEmerging

Bonded denim outerwear

Denim jackets with bonded, taped seams.

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Fabrics & finishes 4
FabricPeaking

Stretch performance denim

Slim denim with recovery stretch.

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FabricPeaking

Raw selvedge denim

Unwashed selvedge shown on turn-ups.

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WashPeaking

Black and grey denim

Washed black and grey denim.

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WashFading

Dark rinse, clean finish

Deep indigo with minimal fading.

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Trims & embellishment 1
EmbellishmentFading

Sequinned and beaded jeans

Embellishment on everyday denim.

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Tailoring

25 details
Collars & necklines 4
LapelRising

Peak-lapel coats

Tailored coats with peak lapels.

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NecklinePeaking

Collarless tailored jackets

Jackets with clean V-necklines and no lapels.

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LapelPeaking

Shawl-lapel jackets

Rounded shawl lapels on day jackets.

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LapelFading

Single-button tuxedo jackets

Satin-faced peak lapels.

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Fronts & closures 2
ClosureRising

Concealed-button blazers

Blazers with hidden buttons for a clean front.

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ClosurePeaking

Collarless double-breasted jackets

Double-breasted fronts without lapels.

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Pockets & utility 2
PocketPeaking

Patch-pocket blazers

Relaxed blazers with patch pockets.

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PocketPeaking

Flap-pocket blazers

Oversized flap pockets on blazers.

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Waist & silhouette 10
LegRising

Wide-leg suit trousers

Wide legs with a single pleat.

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GarmentPeaking

Menswear three-piece suits

Waistcoats worn under matching jackets.

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ShapePeaking

Soft unstructured tailoring

Unlined jackets with soft shoulders.

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WaistPeaking

Belted suit jackets

Wrapped suit jackets held with a belt.

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GarmentPeaking

Waistcoat and trouser sets

Matching waistcoats and trousers.

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WaistFading

Cinched one-button jackets

Nipped waists with a single button.

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LegFading

Slim cigarette trousers

Slim ankle-length suit trousers return.

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ShapeFading

Longline blazers

Blazers reaching mid-thigh.

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ShapeFading

Cropped blazers

Short blazers ending at the waist.

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WaistFading

Belted trench blazers

Trench details on belted blazers.

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Seams & construction 1
SeamPeaking

Tuxedo stripe trousers

Slim trousers with satin side stripes.

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Fabrics & finishes 5
FabricEmerging

Quilted suit jackets

Tailored jackets in quilted wool.

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FabricRising

Technical wool suiting

Wool suiting with stretch and water resistance.

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FabricPeaking

Stretch commuter suiting

Suits with stretch and articulated sleeves.

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FabricPeaking

Check tailoring

Prince of Wales and windowpane checks.

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FabricFading

Pinstripe waistcoats

Pinstripe waistcoats worn alone.

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Trims & embellishment 1
TrimFading

Velvet lapel facings

Velvet trims on wool tailoring.

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Menswear

Outerwear

25 details
Collars & necklines 5
CollarRising

Funnel-neck puffers

Puffers with tall funnel necks.

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CollarRising

Storm-collar jackets

High collars with a buttoned storm flap.

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CollarPeaking

Hooded parkas

Long parkas with fixed hoods.

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CollarFading

Fur and shearling collars

Fur accents on bombers and coats.

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CollarFading

Shearling-collar aviators

Aviator jackets with shearling collars.

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Pockets & utility 3
PocketPeaking

Field jackets with bellows pockets

Field jackets with expanding pockets.

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PocketPeaking

Multi-pocket gilets

Utility gilets with bellows pockets.

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PocketFading

Chore and work jackets

Workwear jackets with large patch pockets.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 1
SleevePeaking

Raglan-sleeve overcoats

Overcoats with raglan shoulders.

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Waist & silhouette 8
GarmentRising

Technical parkas

Gorpcore parkas with taped seams.

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GarmentPeaking

Overshirt jackets

Snap-front jackets cut like shirts.

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WaistPeaking

Belted field coats

Field coats with a waist belt.

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ShapePeaking

Cropped work jackets

Short workwear jackets with chest pockets.

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LayerFading

Windbreaker as a blazer

Sporty shells worn over tailoring.

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GarmentFading

Leather and wool varsity

Varsity jackets with rib trims.

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LayerFading

Quilted gilets

Sleeveless quilted layers.

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ShapeFading

Mac coats

Clean single-breasted raincoats.

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Seams & construction 1
SeamPeaking

Taped-seam commuter jackets

City jackets with bonded, taped seams.

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Fabrics & finishes 7
FabricEmerging

Hybrid quilted bombers

Bombers with quilted bodies and rib trims.

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FabricPeaking

Packable technical shells

Light shells with hoods and taped seams.

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LiningPeaking

Sherpa-lined trucker jackets

Trucker jackets with fleece collars.

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FabricFading

Padded leather

Quilted leather jackets.

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FabricFading

Double-face wool overcoats

Unlined coats with hand-finished edges.

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FabricFading

Waxed cotton jackets

Waxed cotton with a worn-in sheen.

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FabricFading

Tech fleece jackets

Brushed fleece zip jackets.

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Shirts & Polos

25 details
Collars & necklines 7
CollarRising

Contrast-collar polos

Polos with contrast collars.

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CollarPeaking

Band-collar shirts

Collarless shirts with a band neck.

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CollarPeaking

Grandad collar linen shirts

Band collars on washed linen.

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CollarPeaking

Short-sleeve Oxford shirts

Button-down collars on short sleeves.

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CollarPeaking

Heritage rugby polos

Long-sleeve rugby polos with stripes.

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CollarFading

Oxford button-downs

The classic button-down collar.

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CollarFading

Printed resort shirts

Camp-collar shirts in bold prints.

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Fronts & closures 6
HardwareRising

Snap-front western shirts

Pointed yokes and pearl snaps.

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PlacketPeaking

Fly-front placket shirts

Hidden-button plackets for a clean front.

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HardwarePeaking

Utility overshirts with snaps

Snap-front overshirts with chest pockets.

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ClosureFading

Quarter-zip tops

Quarter zips on knits and sport shirts.

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PlacketFading

Popover shirts

Half-placket shirts pulled over the head.

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ClosureFading

Zip-neck polos

Polos closed with a short zip.

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Pockets & utility 1
PocketPeaking

Overshirt chest flap pockets

Twin flap pockets on overshirts.

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Waist & silhouette 1
GarmentPeaking

Check shackets

Heavy check shirt-jackets.

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Fabrics & finishes 8
FabricEmerging

Insulated overshirts

Quilted overshirts that replace a light jacket.

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FabricPeaking

Technical stretch shirts

Stretch shirts with articulated sleeves.

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FabricPeaking

Flannel overshirts

Checked flannel overshirts.

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PatternPeaking

Striped poplin shirts

Bold and candy stripes on poplin.

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FabricPeaking

Chambray work shirts

Chambray shirts with two flap pockets.

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FabricFading

Velvet shirts

Velvet in aubergine and emerald.

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FabricFading

Short-sleeve knit shirts

Knitted shirts with camp collars.

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FabricFading

Textured knit polos

Waffle and textured knit polos.

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Trims & embellishment 2
StylingPeaking

Tucked shirts with slim ties

Tucked-in shirts with narrow ties.

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EmbellishmentPeaking

Embroidered pocket shirts

Small embroidery on chest pockets.

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Knitwear

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Collars & necklines 5
NecklinePeaking

Mock-neck fine knits

Fine knits with a low mock neck.

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NecklinePeaking

Ribbed roll necks

Ribbed knits with roll necks.

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CollarPeaking

Half-button polo jumpers

Jumpers with polo collars and buttons.

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CollarFading

Heavy shawl-collar cardigans

Chunky shawl collars.

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CollarFading

Polo-collar cardigans

Cardigans with knitted polo collars.

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Fronts & closures 4
FrontPeaking

Cardigans worn as shirts

Collared cardigans buttoned up as shirts.

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PlacketPeaking

Henley knits

Buttoned plackets on knits.

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ClosurePeaking

Funnel-neck zip knits

Full zips on funnel-neck knits.

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ClosureFading

Zip-through knit jackets

Knitted jackets with zips.

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Sleeves, cuffs & shoulders 2
SleeveRising

Elbow-seam jumpers

Reinforced elbow seams.

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ShoulderPeaking

Saddle shoulders

Saddle-shoulder construction.

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Waist & silhouette 3
GarmentPeaking

Knitted overshirts

Collared knits worn like shirts.

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GarmentPeaking

Knitted bomber jackets

Zip bombers in knitted fabric.

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ShapeFading

Knitted tank vests

Sleeveless knits with cable and tipping.

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Seams & construction 1
PanelFading

Colour-block knits

Knits pieced in contrasting colours.

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Fabrics & finishes 9
FabricEmerging

Technical merino layers

Fine merino with waffle texture and stretch.

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FabricRising

Seamless technical knits

Seam-free quarter-zips with stretch.

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PatternRising

Textured stripe knits

Striped knits with texture.

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FabricPeaking

Textured waffle knits

Waffle and grid textures.

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FabricPeaking

Brushed cardigan coats

Long brushed cardigans.

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FabricFading

Brushed alpaca

Fluffy, brushed surfaces.

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PatternFading

Fair Isle yokes

Patterned yokes on crewnecks.

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FabricFading

Merino crewnecks

Fine merino crew necks.

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PatternFading

Cable fisherman jumpers

Heavy cables on chunky jumpers.

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Trims & embellishment 1
TrimPeaking

Varsity cardigans

Cardigans with contrast tipping.

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Tailoring

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Collars & necklines 3
LapelPeaking

Soft shawl-collar dinner jackets

Shawl lapels on soft evening jackets.

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CollarPeaking

Mandarin-collar jackets

Tailored jackets with band collars.

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LapelFading

Wide-lapel suits

Broader lapels on two-piece suits.

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Fronts & closures 1
ClosureFading

Double-breasted overcoats

Six-button double-breasted overcoats.

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Pockets & utility 1
PocketFading

Patch pockets on soft jackets

Unstructured jackets with patch pockets.

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Waist & silhouette 9
PleatRising

Single-pleat suit trousers

One forward pleat on suit trousers.

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ShapePeaking

Unstructured commuter blazers

Soft blazers with articulated sleeves.

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GarmentPeaking

Matching waistcoat three-pieces

Three-piece suits with matching waistcoats.

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LengthPeaking

Cropped suit trousers

Suit trousers cut above the ankle.

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ShapeFading

Relaxed 1930s drape

Soft, languid suits with fuller trousers.

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PleatFading

Puffed pleated suit trousers

Slightly puffed, pleated trousers.

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ShapeFading

Unlined summer blazers

Light blazers with hand-finished edges.

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GarmentFading

Waistcoats worn alone

Waistcoats worn without jackets.

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ShapeFading

Overshirt-style blazers

Blazers with shirt collars and flap pockets.

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Seams & construction 1
SeamRising

Satin side-stripe trousers

Evening trousers with satin stripes.

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Fabrics & finishes 8
FabricEmerging

Quilted dinner jackets

Shawl-collar evening jackets in quilted satin.

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FabricRising

Technical wool travel suits

Crease-resistant wool with hidden closures.

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FabricPeaking

Check sports jackets

Checked jackets worn with odd trousers.

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FabricPeaking

Seersucker suits

Puckered cotton summer suits.

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FabricPeaking

Velvet dinner jackets

Velvet jackets with shawl lapels.

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FabricPeaking

Pinstripe double-breasted suits

Pinstripes on double-breasted suits.

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FabricFading

Grey melange flannel

Mid-grey wool flannel.

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FabricFading

Corduroy suits

Cotton cord suiting.

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Trims & embellishment 2
AccessoryPeaking

Knitted ties

Slim knitted ties.

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AccessoryFading

Pocket squares

Back in everyday suiting.

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Trousers

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Fronts & closures 1
HardwarePeaking

Side-tab trousers

Side tabs instead of belt loops.

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Pockets & utility 3
PocketEmerging

Technical wool cargo trousers

Tailored cargos in stretch wool.

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PocketPeaking

Painter trousers

Hammer loops and rule pockets.

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PocketFading

Utility cargo trousers

Cargo pockets on straight legs.

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Waist & silhouette 10
ShapeRising

Flat-front slim trousers

Clean flat fronts on slim legs.

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LengthRising

Tailored wool shorts

Pleated shorts in wool.

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WaistPeaking

Drawstring tailored trousers

Tailored trousers with a drawstring waist.

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WaistPeaking

Drawcord linen trousers

Linen trousers with drawcord waists.

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ShapePeaking

Barrel trousers

Curved, tapered barrel legs.

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PleatFading

Single and double pleats

Pleats return to everyday trousers.

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LegFading

Full straight legs

Wide, straight trouser legs.

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GarmentFading

Tailored track pants

Track pants cut like trousers, with piping.

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WaistFading

Gurkha-buckle waists

High waists with buckle adjusters.

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PleatFading

Relaxed pleated chinos

Easy chinos with front pleats.

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Hems & edges 2
HemFading

Deep turn-ups

Deep cuffed hems.

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HemFading

Tailored joggers

Tailored trousers with elastic cuffs.

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Seams & construction 2
SeamRising

Articulated-knee trousers

Shaped knees for movement.

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PanelPeaking

Double-knee work trousers

Reinforced knees on workwear trousers.

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Fabrics & finishes 7
FabricPeaking

Technical stretch chinos

Slim chinos with stretch and sewn creases.

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FabricPeaking

Corduroy wide trousers

Wide trousers in corduroy.

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FabricPeaking

Technical trail trousers

Stretch trousers with shaped knees.

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FabricFading

Wide-wale corduroy

Chunky cord trousers.

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FabricFading

Straight leather trousers

Leather in straight cuts.

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FabricFading

Selvedge chinos

Chinos with selvedge turn-ups.

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FabricFading

Wool flannel trousers

Grey flannel with a single pleat.

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Footwear

Heels & Flats

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Toe & shape 7
ShapePeaking

Refined mules

Backless mules on low block heels.

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ToePeaking

Pointed flats

Pointed-toe flats.

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ToePeaking

Pointed kitten mules

Backless mules with pointed toes.

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ToeFading

Two-tone cap toes

Contrast toes on slingbacks and flats.

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ToeFading

Square toes

Squared toes on pumps and mules.

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ToeFading

Square-toe ballet flats

Ballet flats with square toes.

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ToeFading

Cap-toe kitten slingbacks

Contrast cap toes on kitten slingbacks.

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Heel & sole 5
HeelRising

Stiletto court shoes

Classic pointed stiletto courts.

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SolePeaking

Sport-sole smart flats

Smart flats on cushioned sport soles.

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HeelPeaking

Comfort block heels

Lower, wider block heels.

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HeelPeaking

Low block sandals

Strappy sandals on low block heels.

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HeelFading

Kitten-heel pumps

Low kitten heels on pointed pumps.

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Straps & closures 7
StrapPeaking

Slingback kitten heels

Low kitten heels with slingback straps.

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StrapPeaking

Mary Jane flats

Flats with a strap across the instep.

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StrapPeaking

Flat strappy sandals

Thin-strap flat sandals.

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StrapPeaking

Round-toe slingback heels

Round toes on slim slingback heels.

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StrapFading

T-bar and T-strap pumps

Deco-inspired straps on heels.

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HardwareFading

Horsebit vamp hardware

Bits across the vamp.

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StrapFading

Block-heel slingbacks

Slingbacks on mid block heels.

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Upper & materials 6
MaterialEmerging

Wool-felt flats

Soft felted wool uppers on flats.

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TrimRising

Bow-trim flats

Flats finished with a small bow.

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MaterialPeaking

Woven leather mules

Woven leather uppers on mules.

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MaterialPeaking

Patent ballet flats

High-shine patent flats.

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MaterialFading

Patent leather

Glossy patent pumps.

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MaterialFading

Satin evening pumps

Satin pumps with a soft sheen.

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Boots

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Toe & shape 2
ToePeaking

Square-toe knee boots

Knee boots with square toes.

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ToePeaking

Pointed-toe ankle boots

Sleek ankle boots with pointed toes.

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Heel & sole 7
SoleEmerging

Insulated hybrid hikers

Hiking boots on cushioned sport soles.

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SoleRising

Hiker styles

Hiking boots worn with tailoring.

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HeelRising

Kitten-heel knee boots

Knee boots on low kitten heels.

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SolePeaking

Slim-sole Chelseas

Chelsea boots on thin leather soles.

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SolePeaking

Hybrid sport-smart boots

Smart boots on cushioned sport soles.

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SolePeaking

Lug-sole combat boots

Lace-up boots on deep lugs.

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HeelFading

Knee-high block-heel boots

Knee boots on block heels.

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Straps & closures 3
HardwarePeaking

Belted knee-high boots

Knee-highs with a single buckled strap.

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HardwareFading

Harness buckle straps

Buckled straps around the ankle.

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HardwareFading

Buckled ankle boots

Ankle boots with a buckled strap.

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Upper & materials 7
StitchRising

Western knee boots

Knee-high boots with western stitching.

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MaterialPeaking

Flat suede knee boots

Flat knee boots in suede.

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MaterialPeaking

Suede ankle boots

Soft suede ankle boots.

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LiningPeaking

Shearling-lined ankle boots

Flat ankle boots with shearling cuffs.

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MaterialFading

Second-skin stretch shafts

Sock-fit stretch boots.

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MaterialFading

Embroidered and silk boots

Decorated knee-highs.

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LiningFading

Shearling linings and cuffs

Shearling showing at the top.

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Shaft & height 6
ShaftPeaking

Soft knee-high riding boots

Flat riding boots in soft leather.

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ShaftPeaking

Mid-calf western boots

Mid-calf boots with western details.

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ShaftFading

Knee-high slouch

Soft, slouchy shafts.

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ShaftFading

Low ankle sock boots

Stretch boots cut just above the ankle.

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ShaftFading

Chelsea ankle boots

Elastic-sided ankle boots.

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ShaftFading

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 7
StylePeaking

Chelsea boots for tailoring

Sleek Chelseas worn with suits.

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StylePeaking

Belgian loafers

Soft, slipper-like loafers.

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StyleFading

Black oxfords

Classic black lace-ups.

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StyleFading

Plain derbies

Derby shoes in soft leather.

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StyleFading

Wholecut oxfords

Oxfords cut from one piece of leather.

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StyleFading

Derby boots

Lace-up boots on slim soles.

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ToeFading

Cap-toe oxfords

Classic cap-toe oxfords.

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Heel & sole 9
SoleEmerging

Weatherproof derbies

Derbies on lugged, weatherproof soles.

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SoleRising

Hiking boots with tailoring

Rugged soles under suits.

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SoleRising

Rubber-soled Chelseas

Chelseas on lugged rubber soles.

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SolePeaking

Slim-sole loafers

Loafers on thin, refined soles.

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SolePeaking

Hybrid sport-sole derbies

Derbies on lightweight sport soles.

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SolePeaking

Cupsole derbies

Derbies on sneaker cupsoles.

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SolePeaking

Lug-sole loafers

Loafers on chunky lug soles.

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SolePeaking

Sneaker-sole loafers

Loafers on cushioned sneaker soles.

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SoleFading

Crepe-sole desert boots

Desert boots on crepe soles.

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Straps & closures 2
StrapPeaking

Leather slides

Wide-strap leather slides.

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HardwareFading

Horsebit loafers

Bit hardware on loafers.

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Upper & materials 7
TrimRising

Slim tassel loafers

Tassel loafers on slim soles.

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PerforationPeaking

Wingtip brogues

Full brogue wingtips.

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PerforationFading

Brogue perforations

Broguing returns.

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TrimFading

Check-trimmed loafers

Tartan trims on loafers.

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MaterialFading

Suede chukkas

Suede desert boots.

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ConstructionFading

Unlined soft loafers

Unlined, collapsible loafers.

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MaterialFading

Suede loafers

Soft suede loafers.

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Sneakers & Casual

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Toe & shape 4
StylePeaking

Leather court sneakers

Clean leather court shoes.

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StylePeaking

Running-inspired sneakers

Mesh runners with gum soles.

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ToeFading

Split-toe trainers

Split toes in casual shoes.

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StyleFading

Retro court sneakers

Low court sneakers with gum soles.

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Heel & sole 6
SoleRising

Flat espadrille sneakers

Canvas shoes on jute soles.

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SolePeaking

Trail-sole hybrids

Casual shoes on lugged trail soles.

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SolePeaking

Trail runners

Lugged trail running shoes.

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HybridPeaking

Satin ballet-trainers

Satin ballet shapes on trainer soles.

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SoleFading

Slim, low-profile sneakers

Thin gum soles on slim lasts.

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SoleFading

Gum-sole trainers

Classic gum rubber soles.

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Straps & closures 3
StrapPeaking

Strap-closure trainers

Trainers fastened with straps.

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StrapPeaking

Sport slides

Single-strap sport slides.

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StrapFading

Mary Jane sneakers

Strap-over sneakers.

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Upper & materials 12
MaterialEmerging

Insulated winter sneakers

Suede sneakers with warm linings.

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MaterialRising

Slip-on knit sneakers

Laceless knit sneakers.

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MaterialRising

Sock-knit trainers

Knitted sock-like uppers.

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MaterialPeaking

Mesh running sneakers

Retro runners with mesh uppers.

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MaterialPeaking

Slip-on canvas sneakers

Laceless canvas slip-ons.

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MaterialPeaking

Perforated leather sneakers

Perforated toes on leather sneakers.

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MaterialFading

Suede T-toe runners

Retro suede trainers.

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MaterialFading

Shearling ballet flats and clogs

Cosy shearling casual shoes.

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MaterialFading

Soft suede moccasins

Unstructured moccasins.

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MaterialFading

Suede skate shoes

Padded suede skate shoes.

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LiningFading

Shearling-lined mules

Clog mules lined with shearling.

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MaterialFading

Rubber clogs

Moulded rubber clogs.

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AW28 is a long-range Forecut projection based on SS28 direction and the WGSN × Coloro 2028 colour of the year, Radiant Earth. It will be refined as SS28 and AW28 coverage arrives. 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.