Mar 4, 2020
Atlanta Apparel forecasts trends

Atlanta Apparel is forecasting minimalism, practicality, sustainability and vintage as key fashion trends for Autumn/Winter 2020 with showcases of these styles through both products and programming at the upcoming market, April 14-18, 2020 at AmericasMart Atlanta.

“Four major themes are guiding styles this season: a return to minimalism with a ‘less is more’ mentality; practicality, functionality and comfort dressing; a focus on sustainability and sourcing items with long-term appeal; and a return to heritage and vintage items,” said Morgan Ramage, fashion director for Atlanta Apparel. “At Market, we will demonstrate how retailers can make these abstract concepts a key part of their product mix through our educational programming, fashion events and trend presentations.”

Key trends, styles, colors and fabrics

As forecasted by Atlanta Apparel, key trends, styles, colors and fabrics for Autumn / Winter 2020 include:

Style Trends

Platform and Rubber Soles
Combat Boots
Chain Detailing
Puff and Padded Styles
Colored Animal Prints
Exposed Seams
Reclaimed and Repurposed Materials
Structured and Minimalistic Bags
90’s Denim: Bleached, Splattered, Colored, Straight-Leg
Romantic Dressing: Fluid Necklines, Layered Sheers, Power Shoulder, Volume Sleeves

Color Trends

Core neutrals and vintage tones:

Furnace Reds
Eggshell
Olive
Saffron
Buttered Neutrals
Grey
Chocolate
Fabric Trends

Key Fabrics

Bouclé
Tweed
Tulle
Wool
Teddy Bear Fleece

Some 700+ brands will showcase new season debuts at the April Atlanta Apparel Market. Updates to the more than 300 women’s and children’s showrooms that are open for the market include one new showroom and four expansions. Additionally, the market presents more than 400 exhibitors in five temporary categories: Premiere, READY! Ready-to-Wear, NOW! Young Contemporary, JFA: Jewelry & Fashion Accessories and Shoe Studio.

For the April Atlanta Apparel Market, showrooms are open from April 14-18, 2020. For more information, visit AmericasMart.com.