At SXSW 2026, WGSN explores how intentional consumption and moderation are reshaping consumer behaviour, and what brands must do next.
Explore how A/W 26/27 designers reclaim human authorship, embrace imperfection and stand out on the runway in the age of AI-generated imagery.
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Once upon a time, shopping was just a transaction. In Asia, it’s becoming a curious world of discovery, play and seamless AI.
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India’s Gen Z is often framed as bold and disruptive. But in tier 2 and 3 cities*, the reality in the coming years is far more nuanced. Young consumers beyond the metros are not rejecting tradition outright, but are learning to live with it on their own terms.
From classic, timeless styles to sporty aesthetics, these are the trends that will dominate the upcoming A/W 26/27 Womenswear runway.
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We are seeing waves of activism around the world as people become aware of the power they have to drive change. One way is through the products they choose to support, which brands are responding to by building customer feedback loops. Looking ahead, the younger generation – in particular Gen Z – has already started…
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Avatar engagement in China, the crafting demographic and sustainable colour planning. That and more on today’s episode.
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Every year we reveal our highly anticipated Top Trends for the coming 12 months and beyond. In 2021, as we lived with the continuing effects of the pandemic, we experienced the accelerated rise of genuinfluencers and gamified retail, which we forecast at the tail end of 2020. So what’s coming next?
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Get inspired by our list of unmissable exhibitions and cultural events for Spring 2022, handpicked by our team of global experts.
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Consumer marketing, packaging innovations and homes of the future. That and more on today’s episode.
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As we usher in 2022, much of the world is in a festive mood having celebrated Christmas, Pancha Ganapati and New Year’s Day, or awaiting the arrival of the Lunar New Year.
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