RisingMenswear · Shirts
Bellows flap pocket
Utility shirting moves from workwear into smart-casual, with expanding pockets and buttoned flaps.
- Trims
- Corozo buttons, bartacks
- Fabric
- Washed twill, 200–240 gsm
- Colours
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Sarees, lehengas, kurtas, bandhgalas, juttis and Kolhapuris, handloom weaves, chikankari, mirror work and gota, plus the western wear Gen Z India is buying. Planned around the Indian calendar, from Diwali and wedding season to summer and the next festive.
Global runway and retail signals that reach Indian stores next: the current season, next season, and long-range outlooks through 2028.
Rich, maximal and tactile: big outerwear, sharp tailoring and heavy embellishment.
The waist returns, sneakers give way to elegant shoes, and handcraft moves into everyday shirting.
Early outlook: where SS27 signals are likely to lead. This season is an example projection and will update as runway data arrives.
Long-range outlook: structured clarity and easy movement. Fewer, better pieces with performance comfort, anchored by a warm earth orange. Example projection.
Long-range outlook: functional tailoring and quiet structure for winter, as SS27 handcraft details fade. Example projection.
Follow a detail across seasons to see when to adopt it and when to move on. Example outlook.
| Trend | AW25 | AW26 · now | SS27 | AW27 | SS28 | AW28 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defined waist | Emerging | Rising | Rising | Peaking | Peaking | Fading |
| Smocking and gathering | – | Emerging | Rising | Peaking | Peaking | Fading |
| Performance-ease details | – | – | Emerging | Emerging | Rising | Peaking |
| Earth orange tones | – | – | Emerging | Rising | Peaking | Peaking |
| Contrast collars and cuffs | Emerging | Rising | Peaking | Fading | Fading | – |
| Sheer layering | Rising | Peaking | Peaking | Fading | Fading | – |
| Fringe and heavy beadwork | Rising | Peaking | Fading | Fading | – | – |
| Chunky lug soles | Peaking | Fading | Fading | Fading | – | – |
AW26 and SS27 directions summarise published runway and trade coverage. The 2028 earth orange follows the forecast 2028 colour of the year. AW27, SS28, AW28 and the tracker are example projections that show how Forecut reports will look.
Each card names the detail, where it's heading, and the trims, fabric and colours that pair with it, so you can move straight to a sketch or tech pack.
Utility shirting moves from workwear into smart-casual, with expanding pockets and buttoned flaps.
Collarless shirting returns in fluid fabrics, with an extended placket replacing the classic point collar.
Strong this season, but already widespread. Use it in core styles and expect it to cool by AW27.
Heavy lug soles are easing toward slimmer, low-profile soles. Reduce depth in new styles.
These cards show the format of a Forecut report. The trends shown are illustrative examples, not live forecasts.
Shapes, lengths and proportions by category.
Collars, cuffs, pockets, plackets, seams and stitching.
Soles, toe shapes, straps and closures.
Buttons, zips, buckles, eyelets and labels.
Fibres, weights, weaves, finishes and washes.
Seasonal colours with core and accent roles.
Runway coverage, street style, search interest and retail launches, gathered every week.
Image analysis identifies construction details, trims and materials, then tracks which are rising, peaking or fading.
Monthly detail cards with pairing suggestions, so your team can sketch, spec and sample faster.
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