Trend Archive

The Style Network has been a resource for trend information, product examples, and inspiration since 2015.  Revisit some of our previous seasonal updates in the list below.  For fresh, current trends, take a look at The Style Network blog

Fall 2018

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In today’s world of information overload, it’s our unique identities and styles that become our individual you-niforms.

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Optimism is the new word of the day. Positivity is replacing doom and gloom in graphics and decorations in our apparel universe.

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Adaptable, protective and functional, these futuristic styles fuse technology and design while keeping us on the move.

Spring 2018

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Consumers today have shifted their priority to creating experiences and developing connections with their “squads.”

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We need to reboot our office wardrobes as we find ourselves working in settings that are increasingly “out of the office.”

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Social platforms are full of encouraging messages and images that redefine what strong looks like in a new era where wellness matters more than ever.

Fall 2017

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Patterns, colors and styles are being mashed up in joyful, fun and creative ways.

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As office styles become more casual, there’s a shift in the way menswear is being worn.

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Whether we’re at the office or on the road.

Spring 2017

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Sportswear turns to technology as it looks to the future and streamlined detailing with upgraded fabrics and styling.

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In the age of the selfie, people are becoming artists in their own right – curating their looks from pop culture cues.

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It’s not about getting noticed – it’s about being yourself and celebrating who you are.

Fall 2016

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With millennials now in the work force, their styles are influencing how we dress at work or at play.

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Trans-seasonal hybrid jackets effortlessly transition with the ever-changing weather patterns.

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The travel bug has bitten and we’re hooked. We expect our clothes to match our pace in finding adventure.

Spring 2016

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Varsity evolves from sport to street with a modern, minimalist spin on vintage styles.

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Global work hubs and summer camps for kids of all ages are changing what it means to go to and dress for the office.

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Put a modern spin on vintage styles and make these American classics new again.

Spring 2015

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At the crossroads where fitness meets fashion, you'll find athleisure – the sports luxe look that's more than a trend, it's becoming a way of life.

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Trends in color this year swing from soft pastel tones to highly saturated, vibrant hues. From the runways to the sidewalks and from activewear to office-ready, essential colors will run from faded to fierce.

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The future has arrived as technological advances in fabrics take our clothes from our active lifestyles to the office with style.

Fall 2015

Turning Trends Into Sales

SanMar's Product Trainer Holly Rox and Senior Apparel Designer Vicki Ostrom chat about Fall 2015 apparel and decoration trends.

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Athleisure has evolved from a few collections of yoga pants and luxury joggers into a thriving multi-billion dollar industry. While urban-based female millennials are driving the trend, it doesn’t stop there. Men and women of all ages, social and financial demographics are making athleisure their own.

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Fashion and function integrate with textures and performance fabrics to bring weather protection to everyday styles.