This course provided an overview and analysis of the latest color, fiber, and fashion trends, focusing on their impact on sales forecasting. Students researched and analyzed these trends to develop forecasts for upcoming seasons in the apparel industry. Students gained skills in predicting future trends in color, fabrics, silhouettes, and textures, and learned to incorporate these insights into detailed trend forecasts and merchandising plans. The course included creating mood boards, flat sketches, and specification details, and taught students how to present these concepts in a format that was clear and useful for pattern makers and other fashion production professionals.
