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In partnership with the British Beauty Council, WGSN hosted a Trendtalk breakfast in London, where Senior Beauty Strategist Pia Fisher presented Beauty in the Age of GLP-1s. A cultural and commercial disruptor, GLP-1s will impact the beauty industry across categories from bodycare and haircare, to fragrance and colour cosmetics. After the presentation, guests enjoyed massages courtesy of Secret Spa while taking in views of the London skyline. Want to understand how GLP-1s are shaping the future of beauty? Unlock the key insights: https://lnkd.in/exbGgBKg

"That blue represents millions of dollars and countless jobs… and it’s almost comical how you think you’ve made a choice that exempts you from the fashion industry, when in fact you’re wearing a sweater that was selected for you… from a pile of ‘stuff.’ ” 💙⁠ ⁠ Miranda said it best.⁠ ⁠ At WGSN, that “pile of stuff” is anything but random. Our colour forecasting combines qualitative and quantitative data across all regions and consumer industries, synthesised by global experts who analyse the entirety of this research over the course of three days. This process determines the trending colours of the future, two years in advance. ⁠ ⁠ Discover how our experts select the shades of the future, and why colour forecasting is critical to product success.⁠ ⁠ Read more on the WGSN blog: https://lnkd.in/e7QcjdQF

At Milan Design Week, we saw our trend predictions come to life in product design, including the more-than-human futures trend. Lisa White, Foresight Director at WGSN walks us through the latest innovations she spotted.

Missed our Singapore TrendTalk on next-gen F&B consumers? Two weeks ago, we co-hosted our first TrendTalk with IWSR, bringing together the industry's leading voices. If you weren't there, here's what you missed: • A deep dive into the minds of tomorrow’s Food & Drink consumers • A panel discussion between Jien Goh, Associate Director, Mindset, WGSN; Sarah Campbell (DipWSET), Head of Research, Asia Pacific, IWSR; André van Bragt, Associate Director, Strategic Planning & Business Development, Pernod Ricard; and Gong Hua, Founder and Conceptual Food Artist, Who Eats Art, revealing how to create “experiential” moments that will linger in hearts and minds long after people leave the table Want to be a part of our next event? 📩 Contact our team to get involved: https://lnkd.in/guShhZAa

If your customers are only eyeing your discounts, they’re not loyal. They’re just waiting for a better deal. Hear Carla Buzasi and Laura Saunter unpack what it takes to build loyalty beyond the transaction in an exclusive preview of our upcoming Retail Forecast conversation. → Register now: https://lnkd.in/gPgasPRh

From sci-fi futures to Prada-powered imagination, Milan Design Week had us thinking 10 years ahead (and then some). 🔮 Martina Rocca, WGSN's Senior Foresight Editor walks us through the innovations shaping tomorrow’s consumer preferences.

We round up the next big trends in kitchen design. Straight from Milan, hear from Cassandra Gagnon, Interiors Strategist at WGSN.

Milan Design Week 2026 so far… Here is what our interiors team have spotted on day 1 and 2. Stay tuned for our wrap-up coming soon.

From automotive to CMF design, here’s our round-up of the top tech innovations we spotted at Milan Design Week, delivered by Reiko Morrison, Head of CMF at WGSN.

Come and see what Milan Design Week has in store with our Consumer Tech team. 👀 Stay tuned for live updates from the show!