Fashion Forecaster

Fashion Forecaster

louverstudio

Paris, FR

Female, 32

I research worldwide lifestyle and cultural trends that will affect fashion (color, material, silhouette, styling and details) two years ahead of selling season. Ask me anything.

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Last Answer on March 26, 2014

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Are there any fashion brands that are so powerful that they can actually dictate fashion trends? Like if Levi's decided black jeans would be all the rage in 2014 and put all their muscle behind it, would it happen?

Asked by ~Sara~ about 12 years ago

Sometimes, but mostly I would say it usually starts from higher up the chain, at designer level. Maje started a huge trend with their leather sleeves a few years back which is still going on at lower levels like Zara. Acne, Alexander Wang, Alexander McQueen, Balmain, Marc Jacobs, and Isabel Marant are a few of the designers I see that can really hook a trend and get a good following on it. And then it usually dissipates down to high street brands.

What fashion designers do you think are really overrated?

Asked by Fall out girl :))) about 12 years ago

Hmmm, I can kind of appreciate most designers in some way or another even if I don't particularly like their work. The exception would be celebrity designers which rarely actually design their own things and are usually horrible in my opinion.

What's your absolute favorite article of clothing you own?

Asked by Doreen_87 almost 12 years ago

right now probably my vintage coyote fur coat

what is the next coming new formal dress-up for Professionals.

Asked by harishp9211 about 12 years ago

I usually work 2 years out so I don't pay that much attention to the season we are in. That being said I think corduroy and velvet suits will important. Sixties plaids pencil skirts and turtle necks. Dark greens and maroons are good trend colors for the season.

I graduate in May and am leaning toward the fashion industry. My question is, do I HAVE to be in New York, Paris, Milan to be in the fashion industry, or are there other cities where I can do so?

Asked by bella belle... about 12 years ago

No, not necessarily, there are just a lot more options for jobs in those cities. It also depends a lot on if you are going into design, forecasting, buying, etc. I would research the companies you want to work for and see where they are located. There are a bunch of denim companies in LA, sportswear companies in the Northwest US, a few big brands in the Midwest. As far as forecasting I would be shocked if you got a job anywhere but NYC, London or Paris. There are a few but literally only a handful in other locations.

Hello ! Which Master do we have to take to become a fashion forecaster ? Do you know if any schools in Paris do this program ? Thank you

Asked by Meryemlag over 10 years ago

I didn't get a masters nor do I think it's a prerequisite for getting into forecasting.  I guess if you want to get a masters more learning is never a bad thing.  I don't know of any masters programs in fashion. 

Who do you work for: freelance, an apparel company, or what?

Asked by gallacity about 12 years ago

When I lived in New York, I worked for a textile company and now that I am in Paris I'm freelancing for different trend agencies, but I have an interview today to work for an accessories company full time... so we'll see!