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Fashion United
3 days ago
- Business
- Fashion United
Copenhagen Fashion Week sets early tone for SS26 trends
The Spring/Summer 2026 buying season began in Copenhagen this month, with Copenhagen Fashion Week (CPHFW) consolidating its status as the first major fixture on the global fashion calendar. Acting as an early trend indicator for the luxury market, the event provided wholesale buyers with a clear picture of what will drive assortments in the months ahead. Joor, the wholesale management platform processing nearly 20bn dollars in annual transactions, has identified six key trends from the shows: Oversized tailoring – masculine-inspired suits with exaggerated shoulders and double-breasted jackets, signalling a continued appetite for strong silhouettes. Modern minimalism – precise lines and asymmetric folds, with a notable absence of embellishment, reinforcing Scandinavian restraint. Nu florals – sculptural, textured treatments offering a departure from conventional botanical prints. Ready-to-rainwear – lightweight, practical outerwear designed for urban settings, underlining the growing commercial appeal of functional fashion. Billowing trousers – wide-leg and harem shapes providing volume and statement-making proportion. Nordic neutrals – an earthy palette dominated by sand, cream, taupe and cocoa tones, already a proven commercial performer in northern European markets. CPHFW's influence has grown steadily in recent seasons, attracting a mix of established names and emerging labels. Amanda McCormick Bacal, Joor's SVP of Marketing, describes it as 'a must-watch' event, with a 'dynamic mix' of brands that set the tone for global buyers. Joor's position, connecting over 14,000 brands and 675,000 curated buyers across 150 countries, gives it a data-backed vantage point. The platform's client list includes luxury conglomerates LVMH, Richemont and Capri, as well as Valentino, Loewe and Stella McCartney, alongside exclusive retail partners such as Harrods, Selfridges, Printemps and Dover Street Market. For buyers, the SS26 trends out of Copenhagen present both reassurance and opportunity. Core categories such as tailored suiting and neutral palettes remain commercially reliable, while design-led details, from sculptural florals to rainwear with couture-level finish — provide newness for consumers seeking distinctive updates. The emphasis on proportion, particularly in trousers and outerwear, suggests a continued break from the slimline silhouettes that dominated pre-pandemic. With the buying season now under way, these early trend signals from Copenhagen are likely to influence order books far beyond Scandinavia, setting an agenda that blends functional utility with calculated design risk.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Joor's Solution to Fashion's Need for Speed is a Digital Trade Show
In today's retail relay, growth hinges on handing buyers the baton of evergreen bestsellers and fresh-drop stock primed to ship at the speed of style. After all, McKinsey reported last November, one-third of consumers now expect same-day delivery to keep pace with their fashion fix. In response to these evolving demands, Joor developed a first-of-its-kind digital show to unite fashion brands with inventory available to sell (ATS) now. The fashion apparel sector's wholesale management ecosystem is calling it the Ready-To-Ship Style digital event, as developed to address the evolving needs of the industry's retail landscape. More from Sourcing Journal China Warns Nations Not to Sign Trade Deals With US at Its Expense FedEx Faces $170M in Tariff Headwinds as US Cracks Down on De Minimis China Port Volumes Hit Record Highs on US Tariff Truce 'Brands are seeking efficient ways to sell through existing inventory, while retailers require the agility to place orders closer to delivery, minimizing risk by reacting to trends and real-time product performance,' said Amanda McCormick Bacal, senior vice president of marketing at Joor. 'By focusing on available-to-sell inventory, this groundbreaking digital experience provides access to products before prices are impacted by upcoming tariffs, as well as a showcase for evergreen styles which have become increasingly vital to retailers' assortments.' The digital trade show, hosted on Joor Passport, features 145 brands—including Mother Denim, Juicy Couture and Farm Rio—all with ATS inventory. Participating players can showcase brand bestsellers, evergreen pieces and carryover styles to 'maximize visibility of current stock,' Joor said, 'and drive sales ahead of the upcoming tariff changes.' Retailers looking to address these evolving market needs quickly, meanwhile, can now source styles in stock and ready to ship rather than placing orders to be delivered six months later. Joor's exclusive transaction data revealed several 'seismic shifts' within the luxury wholesale fashion industry over the past five years. Retailers are increasingly placing orders on shorter lead times, the data found, and placing smaller initial orders to save more of the company's buying budget for in-season purchases. In fact, per the New York-based platform, the average time from a wholesale order being placed to the product shipping has fallen 66 percent—from a high of 253 days in 2019 to just 86 days in 2024. In addition, evergreen styles continue to signify the climbing importance of such core items' driving overall sales volumes—growing from 37 percent of gross merchandise value (GMV) on Joor in 2019 to 47 percent in 2024. 'The fact that nearly half of total transaction volume is now dedicated to evergreen products demonstrates brands continued focus on maximizing best sellers and retailers' continued desire to invest in proven commercial winners,' Joor said. Looming tariffs seriously influence the wholesale fashion market's need for speed as well. Joor's tariff survey from April confirmed that 85 percent of brands anticipate increasing prices because of global tariffs, creating an urgency for retailers to order and receive goods in advance of these price hikes. The Joor Ready-To-Ship Style passport show runs until August 18. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Fashion Network
01-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
JOOR launches 'Ready-To-Ship Style' in-season event as buyer priorities evolve
The company's transaction data shows that 'a number of seismic shifts have occurred within the luxury wholesale fashion industry over the past five years'. Retailers are increasingly placing orders on shorter lead times and 'placing smaller initial orders while saving more of their buying budgets for in-season purchases'. This has meant the average time from a wholesale order being placed to the product shipping having 'fallen dramatically from a high of 253 days in 2019 to just 86 days in 2024'. It added that 'evergreen styles have become an increasingly important business driver—growing from 37% of GMV on JOOR in 2019 to accounting for 47% of GMV in 2024'. It believes this 'demonstrates brands' continued focus on maximising best-sellers and retailers' continued desire to invest in proven commercial winners'. The Ready-To-Ship Style JOOR Passport show runs for eight weeks until 18 August. And with retailers aiming to order and receive goods in advance of tariff-linked price hikes, the company said there's even more of a need to stage such an event. Amanda McCormick Bacal, its SVP of Marketing, said: 'Brands are seeking efficient ways to sell-through existing inventory, while retailers require the agility to place orders closer to delivery, minimising risk by reacting to trends and real-time product performance. By focusing on available-to-sell inventory, this digital experience provides access to products before prices are impacted by upcoming tariffs, as well as a showcase for evergreen styles which have become increasingly vital to retailers' assortments.'
Fashion Network
01-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
JOOR launches 'Ready-To-Ship Style' in-season event as buyer priorities evolve
The company's transaction data shows that 'a number of seismic shifts have occurred within the luxury wholesale fashion industry over the past five years'. Retailers are increasingly placing orders on shorter lead times and 'placing smaller initial orders while saving more of their buying budgets for in-season purchases'. This has meant the average time from a wholesale order being placed to the product shipping having 'fallen dramatically from a high of 253 days in 2019 to just 86 days in 2024'. It added that 'evergreen styles have become an increasingly important business driver—growing from 37% of GMV on JOOR in 2019 to accounting for 47% of GMV in 2024'. It believes this 'demonstrates brands' continued focus on maximising best-sellers and retailers' continued desire to invest in proven commercial winners'. The Ready-To-Ship Style JOOR Passport show runs for eight weeks until 18 August. And with retailers aiming to order and receive goods in advance of tariff-linked price hikes, the company said there's even more of a need to stage such an event. Amanda McCormick Bacal, its SVP of Marketing, said: 'Brands are seeking efficient ways to sell-through existing inventory, while retailers require the agility to place orders closer to delivery, minimising risk by reacting to trends and real-time product performance. By focusing on available-to-sell inventory, this digital experience provides access to products before prices are impacted by upcoming tariffs, as well as a showcase for evergreen styles which have become increasingly vital to retailers' assortments.'
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Joor's Solution to Fashion's Need for Speed is a Digital Trade Show
In today's retail relay, growth hinges on handing buyers the baton of evergreen bestsellers and fresh-drop stock primed to ship at the speed of style. After all, McKinsey reported last November, one-third of consumers now expect same-day delivery to keep pace with their fashion fix. In response to these evolving demands, Joor developed a first-of-its-kind digital show to unite fashion brands with inventory available to sell (ATS) now. The fashion apparel sector's wholesale management ecosystem is calling it the Ready-To-Ship Style digital event, as developed to address the evolving needs of the industry's retail landscape. More from Sourcing Journal FedEx Faces $170M in Tariff Headwinds as US Cracks Down on De Minimis China Port Volumes Hit Record Highs on US Tariff Truce Footwear Firms Rejiggering Supply Chains Will See Long-Term Benefits 'Brands are seeking efficient ways to sell through existing inventory, while retailers require the agility to place orders closer to delivery, minimizing risk by reacting to trends and real-time product performance,' said Amanda McCormick Bacal, senior vice president of marketing at Joor. 'By focusing on available-to-sell inventory, this groundbreaking digital experience provides access to products before prices are impacted by upcoming tariffs, as well as a showcase for evergreen styles which have become increasingly vital to retailers' assortments.' The digital trade show, hosted on Joor Passport, features 145 brands—including Mother Denim, Juicy Couture and Farm Rio—all with ATS inventory. Participating players can showcase brand bestsellers, evergreen pieces and carryover styles to 'maximize visibility of current stock,' Joor said, 'and drive sales ahead of the upcoming tariff changes.' Retailers looking to address these evolving market needs quickly, meanwhile, can now source styles in stock and ready to ship rather than placing orders to be delivered six months later. Joor's exclusive transaction data revealed several 'seismic shifts' within the luxury wholesale fashion industry over the past five years. Retailers are increasingly placing orders on shorter lead times, the data found, and placing smaller initial orders to save more of the company's buying budget for in-season purchases. In fact, per the New York-based platform, the average time from a wholesale order being placed to the product shipping has fallen 66 percent—from a high of 253 days in 2019 to just 86 days in 2024. In addition, evergreen styles continue to signify the climbing importance of such core items' driving overall sales volumes—growing from 37 percent of gross merchandise value (GMV) on Joor in 2019 to 47 percent in 2024. 'The fact that nearly half of total transaction volume is now dedicated to evergreen products demonstrates brands continued focus on maximizing best sellers and retailers' continued desire to invest in proven commercial winners,' Joor said. Looming tariffs seriously influence the wholesale fashion market's need for speed as well. Joor's tariff survey from April confirmed that 85 percent of brands anticipate increasing prices because of global tariffs, creating an urgency for retailers to order and receive goods in advance of these price hikes. The Joor Ready-To-Ship Style passport show runs until August 18.
