Luminous Blue
Colour of the Year 2027 · #3D6FD6 approx.A bright, optimistic blue with a glow. Use it head to toe on summer tailoring and shirting, or as a sharp accent against clay and stone.
The waist returns and handcraft moves into everyday clothes. Shapes get defined again, sneakers step back for elegant shoes, and a bright luminous blue leads the palette.
Based on published runway and trade research
A bright, optimistic blue with a glow. Use it head to toe on summer tailoring and shirting, or as a sharp accent against clay and stone.
Peplums, basque waists and bubble hems bring shape back after years of oversizing.
Lace, embroidery and smocking move onto crisp everyday shirting.
Exposed straps, unfinished hems and muslin-like cottons.
Fringe and bold stripes that move with every step.
The tie returns, tucked shirts look sharp again and refined flats replace sneakers.
Cut-offs, wax-coated finishes and denim suits.
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Short stand collars on zip-front field coats.
View detail →Round-neck cropped jackets with clean edges.
View detail →Hoods that zip or button off for two looks.
View detail →Leather or faux-leather facings on wool collars.
View detail →Self-fabric tie belts replacing buttons.
View detail →Fly fronts that hide the buttons.
View detail →Off-centre wrap fronts held with a tie.
View detail →Rounded cocoon coats with clean welt pockets.
View detail →Bellows pockets, epaulettes and a self-belt.
View detail →Utility pockets on car coats and chore jackets.
View detail →Sleeves cut in one with the shoulder for a softer line.
View detail →Seamed elbows for a curved, modern sleeve.
View detail →Cuffs finished with contrast tabs and ties.
View detail →Cocoon coats with soft, dropped shoulder seams.
View detail →Short jackets flared below a defined waist seam.
View detail →Two slim belts stacked at the waist.
View detail →Hip-to-thigh length coats with patch pockets.
View detail →Short, square jackets with dropped shoulders.
View detail →Caped backs and detachable capelets over coats.
View detail →Contrasting panels pieced across the body.
View detail →Glossy trenches keeping gun flaps and epaulettes.
View detail →Puckered seersucker and linen for summer tailoring.
View detail →Diamond-quilted jackets worn as outer layers.
View detail →Soft, brushed blends with a hazy surface.
View detail →Lace bands finishing hems and cuffs on light jackets.
View detail →Fine piping outlining fronts and collars.
View detail →Necklines tied at the back of the neck.
View detail →Stand-up and high round necklines.
View detail →Square necklines on tiered cotton dresses.
View detail →Wrapped bodices tied at the side waist.
View detail →Wrapped bodices and skirts tied at the side.
View detail →Short dresses with gathered puff shoulders.
View detail →Transparent sleeves on opaque dresses.
View detail →A pointed waist seam that dips below the natural waist.
View detail →A longer slip showing below the dress hem.
View detail →Cummerbunds and sashes tied at the waist.
View detail →Elasticated smocking across the bodice.
View detail →Elastic shirring across the bodice.
View detail →Knife-pleated skirts on fitted bodices.
View detail →Classic shirt dresses with a self-belt.
View detail →Long dresses gathered into the waist seam.
View detail →Relaxed shirt dresses with low shoulder seams.
View detail →1920s low waist seams with knife or box pleats.
View detail →Undone, frayed hems on light cottons.
View detail →Short dresses with a puffed, gathered hem.
View detail →High-neck dresses with tiered skirts.
View detail →Silk or bead fringe swinging from the hem.
View detail →Visible corset-style seams on day dresses.
View detail →Gathered side seams on jersey bodycon shapes.
View detail →Transparent layers over opaque linings.
View detail →Still-life and photo prints on column dresses.
View detail →Long ribbed knit dresses in column shapes.
View detail →Small and painterly florals on midi dresses.
View detail →Puckered cotton for light summer dresses.
View detail →Small checks on cotton and linen dresses.
View detail →Lace-edged slips layered on fine knits.
View detail →Bias-cut slips finished with lace hems.
View detail →Tie necks in silk satin.
View detail →Collarless shirts with an extended placket.
View detail →Halter tops that tie at the neck and leave the back open.
View detail →Long ties at the neck worn loose or knotted.
View detail →Knitted polo collars on fitted tops.
View detail →Wide soft collars borrowed from school uniforms.
View detail →White collars and cuffs on coloured shirting.
View detail →Oversized soft collars on crisp shirts.
View detail →Wrapped fronts tied at the waist.
View detail →Short button plackets on jersey tops.
View detail →Pin-tucked or pleated bibs on shirts.
View detail →Blouses wrapped and tied at the waist.
View detail →Rugby shirts with white collars.
View detail →Gathering at centre front on satin tops.
View detail →Smocked bands at the neck and cuffs.
View detail →Camp-collar shirts with two chest pockets.
View detail →Gathered puff sleeves on short blouses.
View detail →Contrast raglan sleeves on jersey tees.
View detail →Shoulder tabs on utility shirts.
View detail →Blouses flared below a waist seam.
View detail →Roomy shirts with dropped shoulders.
View detail →Short camp-collar shirts with straight hems.
View detail →Sheer mesh panels pieced into jersey.
View detail →Bold text graphics on fitted tees.
View detail →Checked and puckered summer shirting.
View detail →Transparent organza blouses with band collars.
View detail →Mesh worn over or under heavier pieces.
View detail →Classic horizontal stripes on jersey.
View detail →Metallic embroidery on crisp poplin.
View detail →Lace panels inset at yoke or sleeve.
View detail →Crisp poplin with lace cuffs and embroidery.
View detail →Lace-edged camisoles for layering.
View detail →Polo collars with zip or button plackets.
View detail →Ribbed knits with polo collars.
View detail →Long knit coats with shawl collars.
View detail →Fine knits with square necklines.
View detail →Deep ribbed roll necks.
View detail →Collared knits with a short zip.
View detail →Long cardigans wrapped and belted.
View detail →Short zips on funnel-neck knits.
View detail →Brooches replacing buttons.
View detail →Buttoned tabs along the shoulder.
View detail →Long ribbed cuffs that bunch at the wrist.
View detail →Raised, gathered shoulders on cardigans.
View detail →Full sleeves gathered into long cuffs.
View detail →Long sleeveless knits over shirts.
View detail →Short cardigans ending at the waist.
View detail →Long knits worn over trousers.
View detail →Fringe at hems and sleeve ends.
View detail →Open stitches and pointelle for light knits.
View detail →Granny-square and crochet textures.
View detail →Cables running down cardigan fronts.
View detail →Patterned yokes on button cardigans.
View detail →Openwork pointelle on fine cardigans.
View detail →Diamond argyle patterns on knits.
View detail →Transparent fine knits under tailoring.
View detail →Cable jumpers with striped V-neck tipping.
View detail →Contrast stripes at necks and cuffs.
View detail →Wrapped skirts tied at the waist.
View detail →Buttons running down the front of the skirt.
View detail →Short wrapped skirts tied at the hip.
View detail →Button-front flaps on high-rise wide legs.
View detail →Utility patch pockets on midi skirts.
View detail →Two thin belts on high-rise trousers.
View detail →Volume gathered into the ankle.
View detail →Pressed creases on wide trousers.
View detail →High rises with two front pleats.
View detail →Knee-length tailored shorts with turn-ups.
View detail →Very wide, fluid trouser legs.
View detail →Curved legs that taper at the hem.
View detail →Knife-pleated midi skirts.
View detail →Easy drawstring waists on wide legs.
View detail →Slim trousers cut above the ankle.
View detail →Fitted midi skirts with a back slit.
View detail →Straight legs with a clean flat front.
View detail →Low waistbands with statement belts.
View detail →Lace bands at trouser and skirt hems.
View detail →Puffed hems on short skirts.
View detail →Wide legs finished with deep turn-ups.
View detail →Gathered tiers on long skirts.
View detail →Satin stripes down the outseam.
View detail →Fluid satin skirts cut on the bias.
View detail →Satin trousers for day and evening.
View detail →Checked and puckered midi skirts.
View detail →Straight trousers in faux leather.
View detail →Sheer mesh over shorts or slips.
View detail →Pointed yokes with snap closures.
View detail →High rise with visible buttons.
View detail →Hammer loops and utility pockets.
View detail →Short jackets with patch pockets.
View detail →Curved legs with cargo pockets.
View detail →Denim blazers worn with matching jeans.
View detail →Wide jeans cut like trousers, with creases.
View detail →Overshirts in denim with chest pockets.
View detail →Frayed cut-off shorts.
View detail →Classic straight jeans with a vintage feel.
View detail →Full wide legs from the hip.
View detail →Button-front denim skirts.
View detail →Snap-front denim shirt dresses.
View detail →Short jeans with exposed button flies.
View detail →Long denim coats with patch pockets.
View detail →Denim trench coats with belts.
View detail →Easy relaxed fits with soft whiskering.
View detail →Topstitched denim waistcoats.
View detail →Turned-up hems on straight jeans.
View detail →Cut, unfinished hems.
View detail →Curved seams shaping the leg.
View detail →A sewn crease down the front of the leg.
View detail →Contrasting washes pieced together.
View detail →Heavy thread on seams and yokes.
View detail →Coated denim with a waxy sheen.
View detail →Deep indigo with minimal fading.
View detail →Pale, sun-faded washes with whiskering.
View detail →Washed black and grey denim.
View detail →Hanging chains and patches on jeans.
View detail →Floral embroidery on denim.
View detail →Jackets with clean V-necklines and no lapels.
View detail →Peak lapels on jackets and coats.
View detail →Satin-faced peak lapels.
View detail →Rounded shawl lapels on day jackets.
View detail →Tailored coats with peak lapels.
View detail →Six-button double-breasted fronts.
View detail →Double-breasted fronts without lapels.
View detail →Relaxed blazers with patch pockets.
View detail →Oversized flap pockets on blazers.
View detail →Strong, pointed shoulder lines.
View detail →Wide legs with a single pleat.
View detail →Fitted waistcoats on their own.
View detail →Nipped waists with a single button.
View detail →Contrast waistbands layered on suits.
View detail →Slim ankle-length suit trousers return.
View detail →Waistcoats worn under matching jackets.
View detail →Blazers reaching mid-thigh.
View detail →Matching waistcoats and trousers.
View detail →Tailored shorts worn with blazers.
View detail →Unstructured wrap jackets with soft shoulders.
View detail →Short blazers ending at the waist.
View detail →Trench details on belted blazers.
View detail →Slim trousers with satin side stripes.
View detail →Chalk and pin stripes in slate and navy.
View detail →Summer suits in linen and seersucker.
View detail →Pinstripe waistcoats worn alone.
View detail →Prince of Wales and windowpane checks.
View detail →Puffers with tall funnel necks.
View detail →Long parkas with fixed hoods.
View detail →High collars with a buttoned storm flap.
View detail →Aviator jackets with shearling collars.
View detail →Field jackets with expanding pockets.
View detail →Gun flaps, epaulettes and belts.
View detail →Workwear jackets with large patch pockets.
View detail →Utility gilets with bellows pockets.
View detail →Overcoats with raglan shoulders.
View detail →Snap-front nylon coach jackets.
View detail →Brown, navy and burgundy leather bombers.
View detail →Sporty shells worn over tailoring.
View detail →Short zip jackets with rib cuffs and hem.
View detail →Sleeveless quilted layers.
View detail →Snap-front jackets cut like shirts.
View detail →Clean single-breasted raincoats.
View detail →Field coats with a waist belt.
View detail →Short workwear jackets with chest pockets.
View detail →Car coats with quilted linings.
View detail →Classic trucker jackets with chest flaps.
View detail →Light shells with hoods and taped seams.
View detail →Suede with ribbed hems.
View detail →Waxed cotton with a worn-in sheen.
View detail →Trucker jackets with fleece collars.
View detail →Soft leather shirts worn as jackets.
View detail →Brushed fleece zip jackets.
View detail →Collarless shirts with a band neck.
View detail →Polos with contrast collars.
View detail →Wide or long-point collars as a focal point.
View detail →Open collars on fine knits.
View detail →Camp collars fading for winter.
View detail →Ribbed knit polos with short sleeves.
View detail →Camp-collar shirts in bold prints.
View detail →Band collars on washed linen.
View detail →Button-down collars on short sleeves.
View detail →Long-sleeve rugby polos with stripes.
View detail →The classic button-down collar.
View detail →Snap-front overshirts with chest pockets.
View detail →Polos closed with a short zip.
View detail →Pointed yokes and pearl snaps.
View detail →Half-placket shirts pulled over the head.
View detail →Twin flap pockets on overshirts.
View detail →White or contrast cuffs.
View detail →Heavy check shirt-jackets.
View detail →Minimal shirts with hidden plackets.
View detail →Wide, boxy short-sleeve shirts.
View detail →Rugby shirts with white collars.
View detail →Triangular and angled panels.
View detail →Camp-collar shirts in summer fabrics.
View detail →Knitted shirts with camp collars.
View detail →Bold and candy stripes on poplin.
View detail →Chambray shirts with two flap pockets.
View detail →Waffle and textured knit polos.
View detail →Tucked-in shirts with narrow ties.
View detail →Small embroidery on chest pockets.
View detail →Polo collars on long-sleeve knits.
View detail →Ribbed knits with roll necks.
View detail →Cardigans with knitted polo collars.
View detail →Jumpers with polo collars and buttons.
View detail →Pullovers with shawl collars.
View detail →Collared cardigans buttoned up as shirts.
View detail →Knitted jackets with zips.
View detail →Buttoned plackets on knits.
View detail →Full zips on funnel-neck knits.
View detail →Reinforced elbow seams.
View detail →Sweatshirts with raglan sleeves.
View detail →Sleeveless knits with cable and tipping.
View detail →Zip bombers in knitted fabric.
View detail →Ribbed sleeveless knits.
View detail →Crochet panels set into knits.
View detail →Knits pieced in contrasting colours.
View detail →Waffle and grid textures.
View detail →Ribbed knits cut like sweatshirts.
View detail →Open stitches for lightweight summer knits.
View detail →Breton and block stripes on cotton knits.
View detail →Fine merino crew necks.
View detail →Heavy cables on chunky jumpers.
View detail →Long brushed cardigans.
View detail →Striped knits with texture.
View detail →Cables with striped tipping.
View detail →Cardigans with contrast tipping.
View detail →Shawl lapels on soft evening jackets.
View detail →Tailored jackets with band collars.
View detail →Broader lapels on two-piece suits.
View detail →DB suits with wide lapels.
View detail →Six-button double-breasted overcoats.
View detail →Unstructured jackets with patch pockets.
View detail →Unpadded, natural shoulders.
View detail →Sharper shoulder lines.
View detail →Three-piece suits with matching waistcoats.
View detail →One forward pleat on suit trousers.
View detail →Soft, languid suits with fuller trousers.
View detail →Slightly puffed, pleated trousers.
View detail →Light blazers with hand-finished edges.
View detail →Waistcoats worn without jackets.
View detail →Suit trousers cut above the ankle.
View detail →Blazers with shirt collars and flap pockets.
View detail →Sportswear layered under suits.
View detail →Evening trousers with satin stripes.
View detail →Unlined linen suits for warm weather.
View detail →Checked jackets worn with odd trousers.
View detail →Puckered cotton summer suits.
View detail →Velvet jackets with shawl lapels.
View detail →Pinstripes on double-breasted suits.
View detail →Unlined linen waistcoats.
View detail →Bold stripes back on ties.
View detail →Back in everyday suiting.
View detail →Slim knitted ties.
View detail →Adjusters replacing belt loops.
View detail →Side tabs instead of belt loops.
View detail →Hammer loops and rule pockets.
View detail →Cargo pockets on straight legs.
View detail →Workwear loops on casual trousers.
View detail →Tailored trousers with a drawstring waist.
View detail →High waists with buckle adjusters.
View detail →Clean flat fronts on slim legs.
View detail →Pleats return to everyday trousers.
View detail →Worn belted and high.
View detail →Wide, straight trouser legs.
View detail →Track pants cut like trousers, with piping.
View detail →Tailored knee-length shorts with pleats.
View detail →Easy chinos with front pleats.
View detail →Linen trousers with drawcord waists.
View detail →Curved, tapered barrel legs.
View detail →Pleated shorts in wool.
View detail →Clean waistbands without belt loops.
View detail →Deep cuffed hems.
View detail →Tailored trousers with elastic cuffs.
View detail →Tailored shorts with deep turn-ups.
View detail →Reinforced knees on workwear trousers.
View detail →Puckered cotton summer trousers.
View detail →Chinos with selvedge turn-ups.
View detail →Wide trousers in corduroy.
View detail →Stretch trousers with shaped knees.
View detail →Grey flannel with a single pleat.
View detail →Pointed-toe flats.
View detail →Contrast toes on slingbacks and flats.
View detail →Squared toes on pumps and mules.
View detail →Backless mules on low block heels.
View detail →Backless mules with pointed toes.
View detail →Contrast cap toes on kitten slingbacks.
View detail →Ballet flats at their peak.
View detail →Ballet flats with square toes.
View detail →Curved, shaped heel blocks.
View detail →Low kitten heels on pointed pumps.
View detail →Strappy sandals on low block heels.
View detail →Classic pointed stiletto courts.
View detail →Deco-inspired straps on heels.
View detail →Laced pumps with silver hardware.
View detail →Bits across the vamp.
View detail →Low kitten heels with slingback straps.
View detail →Thin-strap sandals on slim heels.
View detail →Slingbacks on mid block heels.
View detail →Flats with a strap across the instep.
View detail →Thin-strap flat sandals.
View detail →Round toes on slim slingback heels.
View detail →Mules with horsebit hardware.
View detail →Hand-woven leather uppers.
View detail →Flats finished with a small bow.
View detail →Glossy patent pumps.
View detail →Feather trims on evening shoes.
View detail →Transparent pumps and jelly shoes.
View detail →Woven leather uppers on mules.
View detail →Beaded and studded flats.
View detail →High-shine patent flats.
View detail →Satin pumps with a soft sheen.
View detail →Short western boots with pointed toes.
View detail →Ankle boots with squared toes.
View detail →Knee boots with square toes.
View detail →Sleek ankle boots with pointed toes.
View detail →Low kitten heels.
View detail →Chelsea boots on thin leather soles.
View detail →Knee boots on block heels.
View detail →Lace-up boots on deep lugs.
View detail →Knee boots on low kitten heels.
View detail →Slim-sole lace-up ankle boots.
View detail →Ankle boots with a buckled strap.
View detail →Breathable mesh and fabric uppers.
View detail →Rubber rain boots on slim lasts.
View detail →Knee-high boots with western stitching.
View detail →Decorative western topstitch.
View detail →Flat knee boots in suede.
View detail →Soft suede ankle boots.
View detail →Flat ankle boots with shearling cuffs.
View detail →High-shine knee boots.
View detail →Waterproof rubber Chelseas.
View detail →Ankle boots with cutout panels.
View detail →Stretch boots cut just above the ankle.
View detail →Slouchy ankle boots on low heels.
View detail →Elastic-sided ankle boots.
View detail →Mid-calf boots with western details.
View detail →Soft mid-calf shafts.
View detail →Sock-fit knee boots on block heels.
View detail →Moccasin boat shoes with leather laces.
View detail →Classic black lace-ups.
View detail →Derby shoes in soft leather.
View detail →Oxfords cut from one piece of leather.
View detail →Sleek Chelseas worn with suits.
View detail →Lace-up boots on slim soles.
View detail →Soft, slipper-like loafers.
View detail →Derbies with stitched apron toes.
View detail →Penny loafers at their peak.
View detail →Classic cap-toe oxfords.
View detail →Loafers on thin, refined soles.
View detail →Derbies on sneaker cupsoles.
View detail →Loafers on chunky lug soles.
View detail →Chelseas on lugged rubber soles.
View detail →Loafers on cushioned sneaker soles.
View detail →Desert boots on crepe soles.
View detail →Bit hardware on loafers.
View detail →Closed-toe sandals with cut slots.
View detail →Wide-strap leather slides.
View detail →Unlined, collapsible loafers.
View detail →Tassel loafers on slim soles.
View detail →Broguing returns.
View detail →Suede desert boots.
View detail →Loafers finished with tassels.
View detail →Soft suede drivers with nub soles.
View detail →Soft suede loafers.
View detail →Full brogue wingtips.
View detail →High-shine loafers for evening.
View detail →Visible patterned socks.
View detail →Split toes in casual shoes.
View detail →Clean leather court shoes.
View detail →Low court sneakers with gum soles.
View detail →Mesh runners with gum soles.
View detail →Terrace styles at their peak.
View detail →Canvas shoes on jute soles.
View detail →Thin gum soles on slim lasts.
View detail →Mesh ballet shapes on sneaker soles.
View detail →Canvas uppers on jute-wrapped soles.
View detail →Classic gum rubber soles.
View detail →Lugged trail running shoes.
View detail →Sneakers on raised flat soles.
View detail →Satin ballet shapes on trainer soles.
View detail →Webbing-strap sandals on cushioned soles.
View detail →Strap-over sneakers.
View detail →Slides with woven leather straps.
View detail →Trainers fastened with straps.
View detail →Single-strap sport slides.
View detail →Webbing sandals for trails.
View detail →Retro runners with mesh uppers.
View detail →Retro suede trainers.
View detail →Unstructured moccasins.
View detail →Clear and coloured plastic.
View detail →Laceless canvas slip-ons.
View detail →Clog mules lined with shearling.
View detail →Perforated toes on leather sneakers.
View detail →Knitted sock-like uppers.
View detail →Padded suede skate shoes.
View detail →Moulded rubber clogs.
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Indicative retail ranges in ₹ for the India market (value: high street and D2C; mid: contemporary brands; premium: designer). Forecut planning estimates, not live market data. Check against your own range and costings.
SS27 themes summarise published runway and trade coverage from the September–October 2026 shows, including FashionUnited and The Zoe Report. Colour of the year is WGSN × Coloro 2027 (Luminous Blue); Pantone announces its 2027 colour in December 2026. 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.