Fall 2026: Trend Forecasting & Buying Strategy

A comprehensive fashion buying project spanning trend research, visual forecasting, collection development, and retail planning. Beginning with trend narratives, moodboards, and a seasonal color palette, the project develops a Fall 2026 assortment featuring Paranoya Worldwide and other brands for a proposed Wales Bonner retail context. It concludes with a line sheet, assortment and door breakdowns, sales analysis, margin comparisons, and a reflection on merchandising performance.