On Wednesday I visited the London Textile Fair at the Business Design Centre in Islington — a place layered with memories for me. It’s where I first stood as a graduate at New Designers, showing my collection to the industry for the very first time. It’s also where I’ve returned many times over the years to support my students from Loughborough and Arts University Bournemouth as they navigated their own graduate shows. The same room once hosted Stylist Live, so walking back into the space always feels like stepping into a familiar chapter of my creative life.

This time, though, I was there for Holland Street — exploring suppliers, both UK‑based and international, gathering new fabric ideas, and doing some good old‑fashioned research into the state of the industry. I left with a stack of business cards, a handful of promising conversations, and a renewed sense of direction.

What I really wanted to share with you today are the Spring/Summer 2027 textile trend boards, sourced from a forecasting platform similar to WGSN. These insights help highlight where the industry is heading and offer a sense of focus — something that can be incredibly grounding when making creative decisions or navigating commercial expectations.

Have a look through the six themes below and see which one resonates most with your style.

Spring/Summer 2027 Trend Moodboards

1. Individualism

A celebration of bold self‑expression and fearless creativity. This trend embraces maximalist prints, vibrant colour clashes, and playful proportions that turn fashion into joyful escapism. Designers treat clothing as art, experimenting with unexpected pairings and graphic energy.

Key Features

Maximalist prints & patterns

Dopamine colour palettes

Playful, experimental proportions

Art‑inspired fashion

Optimistic, expressive energy

2. Re‑Envisioned

A transformation of classic tailoring through softness, fluidity and modern ease. This theme blurs boundaries — between structure and drape, between menswear and womenswear — creating clothing that feels luxurious without shouting.

Key Features

Bold tailoring softened with drape

Oversized, relaxed silhouettes

Gender‑fluid design

New power dressing

Draped and sculptural forms

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3. Eco System

A grounded, earth‑centred trend rooted in symbiosis rather than sustainability alone. Colour, texture and form draw directly from the natural world, celebrating imperfection and organic transformation.

Key Features

Sustainable luxury materials

Regenerative design principles

Dialogue with nature

Mindful consumption

4. Virtual Reality

A fusion of fashion, technology and imagination. This trend blurs physical and digital worlds through iridescence, neon, holographic finishes and AI‑influenced graphics.

Key Features

Digital‑coded aesthetics

Futuristic, reflective materials

Hi‑lo cultural fusion

Distorted, immersive silhouettes

5. Re‑Growth

A renaissance of craftsmanship where heritage techniques meet modern design thinking. This trend celebrates the maker’s hand — sculptural forms, layered textiles and meticulous detailing.

Key Features

Sculptural silhouettes

Artisan detailing

Fabric experimentation

Hybrid materials

Architectural yet wearable design

6. Nostalgia

A return to heritage, authenticity and timeless design. This trend values emotional resonance over novelty, drawing from archives, handcraft and sensory experiences.

Key Features

Artisanal handwork

Human‑centred craftsmanship

Storytelling through materials

Tech‑free emotional connection

Nostalgic retail experiences