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Textile Design & Textile Practice: Trend Forecasting

A subject guide to give students of textiles' surface, design and crafts an overview of the wide ranging resources at your fingertips

Trend Forecasting Resources

The library gives you access to resources which provide high-quality trend forecasting information.

We have access to WGSN which is a leading online resource for fashion and interiors trend forecasting. The library also stocks key magazines for trends as well as books to provide background information on the subject. 

WGSN

WGSN is the leading online trend-analysis and research service providing creative and business intelligence for the apparel, style, design and retail industries.

The library has access to the Fashion and Lifestyle & Interiors channels on WGSN.

Accessing WGSN

To access WGSN at home you will need to log in on campus and register for an individual username and password from a computer. More details about accessing WGSN and setting up an account can be found in the accessing WGSN guide

You will also need to register for an individual username and password to make use of the full range of features from WGSN. 

To access WGSN at home you will need to log in on campus and register for an individual username and password from a computer. 

You will also need to register for an individual username and password to make use of the full range of features from WGSN. 

Books about Trend Forecasting

General trend forecasting theory books
Fashion trend forecasting books

Trend Magazines and Journals

The library has a range of trend forecasting magazines in the library. These can be found on Floor 3. 

Colour Forecasting