Four Trends Taking Over Fall 2022 (and why it matters)
Leading retailers all understand this truth: trends become opportunities. If you’re hoping to diversify your inventory and reach a wider audience, stocking your space with items that lean into seasonal trends may be the key.
While the fall season brings with it a sense of comfort and warmth, the fashion forecast calls for bold, vibrant, and energetic influences, providing ways to make the transition from summer to fall seamless and fashionable!
From dopamine dressing to inspiring home design, this insight can provide you with a better idea of shopper’s wants and needs. We’re highlighting four fall trends that are not only fun, but are easily executed and guaranteed to give all the fall feels. As you read this article, ask yourself if you can stock a take on one of these trends that feels authentic to your shop!
Athflow Always
Athleisure will continue its reign in 2022, with a sophisticated twist. Athflow is the new and improved take on athleisure, with hints of elegance. Think flowy fabrics, casual jumpsuits, laid-back layers, and elevated tees. Athflow serves up stylish yet functional looks, perfect for catching a flight, meeting up with a coworker, or chasing around a toddler or two.
Did you say hot pink?
The rise of barbie-core has made way for an entirely new take on your fall wardrobe. What was once considered a statement summer color is here to stay! Kayla Marci, market analysis at Edited, stated “dopamine dressing will be ever-present. Mood-boosting hues with bright Barbie pinks made a splash on the Valentino, Prada, and Versace runways.”
Soothing Spaces
Whether you find peace getting lost in a book in that perfect reading corner or from hammering away on a new project in your garage-turned-workshop, creating inspiring spaces that allow you to escape, relax, and recharge should be at the top of everyone’s self-care list.
Earthy Metallics
From integrating metals into your home design to incorporating flashy sequins into your wardrobe, this trend is becoming blindingly clear. Morgane Le Caer, content lead at Lyst stated that the “season's overarching mood is one of fun and extravagance, and the Autumn/Winter trends are set to be all about [over the top] fashion…and everything seems to have been covered in shiny sequins."
