
USP Loves


USP LOVES: ISSUE 13
Trend forecasters love a made-up word. Rurban, Metrosexual, FONO (fear of being Normal) etc. etc. you name it, we have re-named it. So, it…

LOOK AHEAD TO 2023: BOOKS & NEWSLETTERS

LOOK AHEAD TO 2023: FILM & TV

USP LOVES: ISSUE 12
As we all know, nostalgia plays a huge part in fashion, with every generation thinking they have discovered something new. Meanwhile, those who lived-a-look…

LOOK AHEAD TO 2023: EXHIBITIONS & MUSEUMS

USP LOVES: ISSUE 11
As we hurtle towards the end of the year, overwhelmed with present buying, Christmas parties and end of year admin, I thought we would…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 10
When we talk about trend forecasting to clients and students we always emphasis the importance of high/low culture. On any given day in the…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 9
Celebrities, super models, alternative show spaces and innovative set design at catwalk shows are nothing new, but the S/S 23 season ramped up the…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 8
Over the last two years, the retail industry has evolved faster than we could have imagined. E-commerce, along with social media, apps and digital…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 7
We kicked off the A/W 23/24 season last week, with an event at the amazing Samsung KX in Coal Drops Yard. Along with Trendhub/BDA…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 6 – META EDITION
The Metaverse is something of a confusing concept for many – including us – so put in very simple terms, it is a brand…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 5
“Fashion is lifestyle and lifestyle” is of one of our favourite mantras here at USP and this is very much born out of the…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 4
It’s that time again, when the good, the great and the not so great fashion folk and celebrities are out in force, strutting their…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 3
We have been out and about recently – which after years (yes years – how can that be true) of trawling for inspiration online,…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 2
In the second of our monthly rounds ups, we feature our love of romantic print and contemporary craft, discuss trend forecasters Vibe Shift obsession,…

USP LOVES: ISSUE 1
In the first of our monthly round ups, we share the USP teams current inspiration across culture, events, fashion, food, lifestyle and much more….