How We Research Trends

Our AI-powered trend forecasting system analyzes real articles from credible publications across global fashion capitals to deliver verifiable insights you can trust.

Our Research Process

1. Global Search

We search for trends in multiple languages across fashion capitals: US, Italy, France, Japan, South Korea, and Brazil.

2. Source Collection

We collect 15-20 real articles per category from Tier 1 publications like Vogue, Allure, Elle, and L'Officiel.

3. AI Analysis

Our AI analyzes articles, translates non-English insights, and identifies 7-10 emerging trends with supporting evidence.

4. Trend Forecasting

We generate predictions for 3-12 months ahead, complete with confidence scores and verifiable source citations.

Understanding the Confidence Index

Every trend includes a Confidence Score (0-100%) that represents how reliable and well-supported the trend is based on our analysis. Here's how we calculate it:

Source Quality (40% weight)

Tier 1 publications (Vogue, Allure, Elle, Harper's Bazaar) receive the highest scores. Tier 2 sources (Forbes, Bloomberg, industry reports) score moderately. Tier 3 sources (social media) contribute but have lower weight.

Source Consensus (35% weight)

When multiple independent sources cover the same trend, confidence increases. A trend mentioned in 5+ articles scores higher than one from a single source.

Geographic Diversity (15% weight)

Trends emerging from multiple fashion capitals (e.g., strong in both Italy and South Korea) receive higher confidence scores than region-specific trends.

Recency (10% weight)

Articles published within the last 30 days boost confidence. Older sources (60-90 days) still contribute but with reduced weight.

90-100%
Very High

Supported by multiple Tier 1 publications with strong consensus across regions

75-89%
High

Confirmed by credible sources with good agreement and recent coverage

60-74%
Moderate

Emerging signal from reputable sources, gaining momentum

Below 60%
Developing

Early indicator requiring more validation, worth monitoring

Global Fashion Capitals We Monitor

🇺🇸 United States

Primary hub for beauty and wellness innovation

Key Sources: Vogue, Allure, Glamour, Refinery29, Fashionista

🇮🇹 Italy

Luxury fashion and haute couture epicenter

Key Sources: Vogue Italia, Grazia, Marie Claire Italia

🇫🇷 France

Haute couture and perfume innovation leader

Key Sources: Vogue France, L'Officiel, Elle France

🇯🇵 Japan

Minimalist aesthetics and skincare innovation

Key Sources: Vogue Japan, WWD Japan

🇰🇷 South Korea

K-Beauty and K-Fashion global trendsetter

Key Sources: Vogue Korea, Elle Korea, Harper's Bazaar Korea

🇧🇷 Brazil

Vibrant colors and natural beauty innovation

Key Sources: Vogue Brazil, Elle Brazil

Why Trust Our Forecasts?

✅ Verifiable Sources

Every trend links to real articles you can read. No generic "Industry Reports 2026" — only actual URLs from credible publications.

✅ Global Perspective

We don't just cover US trends. Our multi-language research captures early signals from fashion capitals worldwide before they reach English-speaking markets.

✅ AI-Powered Analysis

Our AI reads and synthesizes insights from 15-20 articles per category, identifying patterns humans might miss while maintaining transparency.

✅ Daily Updates

Automated research runs daily at 14:00 UTC, ensuring you always have access to the latest trends and emerging signals.