Stemming from this shift in basic coloration, Engel mentioned two color patterns that warrant watching. The first, a natural outgrowth of the move toward brighter colors, is tie-dye. Although it hasn’t been taking the industry by storm, an increase in demand can be seen on the horizon. “If it’s done in a more muted way, not quite the traditional hippie version, I think that could be something that could start trending,” she said.
Engel also highlighted camouflage designs as a pattern to watch. It’s trending a little differently than basic colors or tie-dye, and Engel named the political climate as a factor governing its popularity. She said that the new administration’s foreign policy decisions could cause camo patterns to wax or wane in stylishness.
The Shifting Shore
Following the subtle changes in T-shirt fashion