Mind Over Matter
FW 25 Womenswear Forecast
As the world faces environmental and social uncertainty, Mind Over Matter envisions a future where fashion and wellness unite. For Fall/Winter 2025, we predict a shift toward intentional, transitional wardrobes that prioritize comfort, natural fabrics, and holistic living—inviting us to "wear the world" with purpose and care.
My four collaborators and I thoughtfully developed Mind Over Matter during the Fall 2023 semester for FASH 343: Fashion Forecasting at VCU. Together, we exercised skills in trend analysis, creative research, and interpretation of societal, cultural, economic, political, and technological (SCEPT) shifts to predict our FW 2025 womenswear forecast rooted in integrative well-being.
Explore the project . . .
THE ASK
Prepare a design-centric 2-year forecast for one classification, implementing dynamic research tools, trend analysis, and presentation skills.
KEY TREND SPECS
9
Style trends predicted (with confirmation)
12
Colors projected (with confirmation)
KEY SKILLS
TREND ANALYSIS
COLLABORATION
COPYWRITING
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR
+ PHOTOSHOP
ARCHIVAL RESEARCH
MEDIA INSIGHTS
SOURCE MATERIAL
Public Media
News Outlets
Reuters, New York Times, CBS News, Axious, etc.
Social Media
Instagram, Twitter, TikTok (hashtags, trend searches, etc.)
Industry Publications
Vogue, Vogue Runway, Women's Wear Daily, Business of Fashion, Pantone, etc.
Data Insights
Statista, Pew Research Center
— Carolina Herrera, Vogue, Pre-Fall 2025
CATEGORIES
1
INFLUENCES & MARKET
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Eco-conscious consumer sentiments
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Key fashion leaders (i.e., Stella McCartney)
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Sustainable materials
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Non-fashion collabs (National Park Foundation)
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Literature (Hatchet by Gary Paulsen)
3
MATERIALS, TRIMS & DETAILS
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Innovative, Cotton & General Textiles
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Lettuce trim, lace applique, ruffle details
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Layers & tiers
2
COLORS, PRINTS & PATTERNS
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Frosted berry & subdued earth hues
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Two curated color stories
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Bold winter florals
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Written environmental sentiments
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Natural motifs (i.e., woodgrain)
4
LOOKS & KEY ITEMS
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Portobello Cap, Layered Dress-ing
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Bubble hems, chunky scarves
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Form-fitting fluidity
— Stella McCartney, Fall 24, Vogue
SAMPLES
Brand, Season, Category
Example Photo
Fabric Sample
Fabric Name,
Content
Trend Name
Classification
Example Photo
Brand, Season, Fashion Week Location
TREND CONFIRMATION
Bubble Hems
For Fall Winter 24/25, bubble hems take center stage, shaping womenswear with playful, rounded charm. From voluminous skirts to subtle trims, this trend transforms gathering into an artful statement. Paired with oversized bows, bubble hems bring youthful energy and refined elegance to holiday collections.
— Urban Outfitters, Oct. 2024
— Zara, Dec. 2024
— SIMKHAI, Dec. 2024
COLOR CONFIRMATION
Touchon Carrot
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Warm and grounded, Touchon Carrot embodies a longing for earth connections. This rich orange hue envelops like a cozy embrace, delivering both comfort and versatility for the fall/winter season.
— Stanford Social Innovation Review, Eda Akaltun
COLLABORATION
From concept formulation to presentation day, our five-person team worked diligently to create a living, breathing forecast, employing each team member's dynamic skills and interests.
Each week, we monitored news and social media to incorporate relevant news stories into Mind Over Matter as they unfolded in real time.
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