Guides: AMM 2700 Visual Merchandising for Fashion: Home

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Sourcing Journal
Sourcing Journal is a trade publication for apparel and textiles, focused on sourcing and manufacturing. Please note: Certain reports require you to complete a request form before viewing. In those cases, please complete the form, and the report or link for the full report will be sent to the email you provided on the request form. Also, certain recorded webinars will require you to complete a request form before viewing. In those cases, please complete the form which will "unlock" the recording for you.
WGSN
Research database for the apparel, style, design and retail industries. Trend forecasts and market intelligence for insight to future demands of consumers. Watch this short video on how to set up an individual WGSN account so you can download reports after you get to the database.

Find these recommended reports as you explore WGSN:

Sustainability Bulletin - "Your monthly data-led, cross-industry insight into global sustainability progress and consumer priorities to help you make better decisions for your brand and the planet."

Big Ideas 2026: Fashion (Jan. 2024) - "The six need-to-know directions that will impact the industry in 2026, from bio-based materials starting to scale to AI assisted on-demand personalisation."

Advanced Materials 2028 (Nov. 2023) - "From the sensory and biomimetic to bacteria-made and climate-combating, this new annual report outlines six key strategies and innovations to invest in for 2028 and beyond, aligned with WGSN’s STEPIC methodology"

Advanced Colour 2028 (Sept. 2023) - "Discover the six colour trends and innovations that will impact all industries in the next five years, from biomimetic structural colour to hi-tech dyeing that will massively reduce water and chemical usage"

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