- Focus
- Color
- Season
- S/S 2028
Trend Union Colour S/S 2028 is an influential colour forecast created by Li Edelkoort for fashion, beauty, textiles and product design.
The publication interprets evolving cultural attitudes and aesthetic movements through a curated colour landscape. It gives designers, brands, product developers, merchandisers, trend researchers and creative consultants an early framework for seasonal palettes, material concepts and new product narratives.
Colour is treated as both an emotional language and a strategic design tool. Rather than presenting isolated shades, Trend Union reveals relationships between colour, material, atmosphere and consumer sensibilities. This supports distinctive ideas with creative relevance.
28 Original Colours for S/S 2028
The forecast presents 28 new colours selected for Spring/Summer 2028. Each shade is developed as a physical fabric swatch and dyed in-house, giving creative teams a tangible reference for evaluating hue, depth, texture and interaction with light.
The swatches are arranged on a roll for clear comparison in studios, presentations and collection meetings. Pantone references accompany every colour, helping teams relate the original Trend Union shades to established colour systems and communicate direction across suppliers and departments.
Additional cotton swatches can be requested when larger quantities or extended material work are required.
A Complete Creative Colour Package
The fabric roll is accompanied by a designed book that expands the palette through colour combinations, inspirational imagery, textile samples and explanatory texts.
These elements reveal how individual shades can develop into harmonies, contrasts and complete seasonal stories. The publication encourages creative interpretation rather than prescribing one fixed solution, making it relevant to womenswear, menswear, textiles, cosmetics, packaging, consumer goods and lifestyle products.
For professionals researching an S/S 2028 color trend forecast, future fashion colours, beauty colour trends or Pantone colour inspiration, Trend Union offers a distinctive perspective shaped by Li Edelkoort’s cultural foresight.
Colour Intelligence Across Creative Industries
Fashion teams can use the forecast to define collection palettes and connect colour with fabrics and silhouettes. Beauty brands gain inspiration for cosmetics, packaging and visual storytelling, while product and industrial designers can translate the colour direction into surfaces, finishes and coordinated ranges.
Textile manufacturers receive an early reference for yarns, fabrics and material development. Retailers, merchandisers and creative agencies can apply the forecast to assortment planning, campaigns and brand environments.
A Tactile Tool for Strategic Development
Trend Union Colour is intentionally physical. The print format, textile references and dyed swatches encourage close observation and material experimentation that cannot be replicated through a screen alone.
The forecast supports early decision-making while leaving space for a brand’s own identity. It helps teams build colour strategies and transform future signals into products with emotional resonance.
Key Features
- S/S 2028 colour forecast by Li Edelkoort
- 28 original, in-house dyed fabric swatches
- Physical colour roll for studio use
- Pantone reference for every colour
- Curated colour combinations and harmonies
- Inspirational imagery and explanatory texts
- Integrated textile samples and material direction
- Additional cotton swatches available on request
- Suitable for fashion, beauty, textiles and product design
- Exclusive print-only creative package
Trend Union Colour S/S 2028 combines visionary colour intelligence with tactile accuracy, supporting future-facing palettes, products and distinctive creative direction.
FAQ
What is Trend Union Colour S/S 2028?
A professional colour forecasting package by Li Edelkoort combining 28 physical colour swatches with a curated inspiration and analysis book.
Who is the forecast designed for?
For fashion and beauty brands, textile companies, product designers, merchandisers, trend researchers, retailers and creative agencies.
What is included?
The package includes an in-house dyed fabric colour roll, Pantone references, colour combinations, inspirational visuals, textile samples and explanatory texts.
Is digital access included?
No. Trend Union Colour S/S 2028 is an exclusive physical print and swatch package designed for tactile studio work.
Can additional colour swatches be ordered?
Yes. Additional cotton colour swatches are available on request for extended design and product-development needs.
How can the forecast support product development?
It helps teams create seasonal palettes, coordinate materials, communicate colour direction and translate future cultural signals into relevant products.
