Lizzy Bowering is a seasoned creative leader in the global design and retail industry, overseeing WGSN’s comprehensive catwalk coverage and womenswear analysis. She has worked in trend and design director positions at Nordstrom, Sears, Spiegel and Coles Myer Retail, where she was responsible for developing commercial product, specialising in women’s apparel, trend, colour and product development.

The talk will give an overview of designer catwalk collections from around the globe, and a detailed review of the key S/S 2020 catwalk trends, offering influential insights into key statements and signature styles, accessory pieces, graphic and print directions, colour stories, sustainable leaders in fashion, and emerging technologies and fabric developments within menswear and womenswear.

WGSN, founded in London in 1998, disrupted the market with a pioneering online trend library. They were the first to combine high-end technology with human ingenuity to meet the unique needs of the global creative industry. With over 250 trend forecasters and data scientists globally they help 6,500 businesses stay relevant and find their next growth opportunities, combining qualitative research with quantitative insights and custom advisory services.