Fashion Trends

Valentine’s day is no longer a single-night “red dress” moment — it’s a multi-week retail window where shoppers buy for date nights, Galentine’s plans, weddings, and “self-date” celebrations, often driven by social discovery and last-minute convenience. In the UK, Valentine’s month is a meaningful retail period: retail sales volumes rose by 1.0% in February 2025, continuing the recovery seen earlier in the year, with...

As we approach the peak holiday shopping period, boutiques need to have the right occasionwear assortment ready, aligned with what customers are actively seeking this season. Current demand is moving strongly toward high-shine fabrics, metallic finishes, sequins, velvet and deep jewel tones, all of which perform well for Christmas parties, New Year’s Eve events and winter celebrations. Recent fashion coverage confirms this shift: Vogue’s...

As the retail calendar moves into the final quarter of the year, Halloween marks a powerful opportunity for boutiques and online retailers to re-energize their visual identity and sales strategy. This is no longer just a date for costumes and novelty items — it has evolved into a significant commercial moment for occasionwear and event dressing. With consumer enthusiasm remaining high, Brits are expected...