ImagesMagUK_Digital-Edition_January2018

www.images-magazine.com 28 images JANUARY 2018 Decorated apparel will exhibit a 90s influence over the coming 12 months, with athleisure and girl power slogans still giving a strong showing The essential colour and textile trends report for 2018 I n the fast moving world of licensed apparel, forecasting the next big trends can seem like a challenge. Social media, blockbuster films and television franchises all play their part in influencing where consumer interest lies, but underneath those variable denominators are the global fashion movements. Amber Hill, creative director at Fashion UK, discusses how and why 2018 will show more than a passing nod to the athletic leisurewear and girl power slogans of the 90s, and the reason there will be an increase in marl knits and nepped fabrics. A+ athletic style American fashion can vastly differ in style from its European neighbours, however sportswear is often regarded as one of America’s most iconic contributions to the fashion industry, and has been met with global popularity through the decades. It’s no secret that US track and basketball stars are some of the most prominent sports figures in the world, and their sense of style has long been [Left] Totally tropical prints from House of Fraser