- Focus
- Home Textiles
- Target Group
- Womenswear
- Season
- A/W 27/28
Trend Union Colour A/W 2027/2028 – Haberdashery is an influential colour forecast conceived by Li Edelkoort for fashion, beauty, textiles, product design and lifestyle.
The limited-edition package interprets cultural change through colour, material and craft. It gives designers, brands, product developers, buyers, merchandisers, trend researchers and creative consultants a focused foundation for seasonal palettes, material concepts and product stories.
For A/W 2027/28, haberdashery becomes a lens for identity, heritage and detail. Buttons, trims and crafted components show how small elements communicate provenance, quality and the handwriting of a brand. Colour becomes a system connecting atmosphere, materiality and commercial design.
Original Colours Dyed In-House
The seasonal palette is presented through original fabric swatches, precisely dyed in-house and arranged on a roll. The tactile format allows teams to evaluate hue, depth, surface response and relationships between shades under real conditions.
Every swatch is accompanied by its closest Pantone reference, supporting communication across design, sourcing and production while preserving the distinctive character of the original Trend Union colours.
Additional cotton swatches can be purchased on request for moodboards, sampling, palette development and supplier briefings.
Harmony Book, Materials and Seasonal Narratives
The colour roll is accompanied by a carefully designed harmony book. Colour combinations, photography, patterns, textile samples and explanatory texts expand the palette into complete creative directions.
Trend stories and mood imagery establish the emotional and cultural context of the season. Material references range from refined and polished to tactile, decorative and dramatic, showing how colour changes through texture, finish and craft.
The Haberdashery concept emphasises details with history and personality. Mother-of-pearl, wood, leather, bakelite, ceramics and other crafted materials become colour sources and reinforce the renewed relevance of workmanship, pedigree and enduring design codes.
Cross-Industry Colour Intelligence
Fashion teams can build womenswear, menswear and activewear palettes and connect colours with fabrics, silhouettes and styling. Beauty brands gain inspiration for cosmetics, packaging, finishes and visual storytelling.
Textile manufacturers receive early direction for yarns, fabrics and surfaces. Product designers can translate the palette into consumer goods, while retailers and merchandisers can apply its stories to assortments, campaigns and brand environments.
For professionals researching an A/W 2027/28 color trend forecast, Li Edelkoort colour trends or Pantone inspiration, Trend Union offers a distinctive perspective rooted in cultural foresight and material intelligence.
A Limited Physical Forecast Package
Produced in Paris and published in limited quantities, Trend Union Colour is a tactile studio tool for close observation, discussion and experimentation.
The edition is presented as a physical colour and inspiration package without digital access. Its dyed swatches, textile references and editorial content provide material depth that cannot be reproduced on screen.
Key Features
- A/W 2027/28 colour forecast by Li Edelkoort
- Official seasonal concept: Haberdashery
- Original fabric swatches dyed in-house
- Physical colour roll for studio use
- Closest Pantone reference for every shade
- Harmony book with colour combinations
- Trend stories, imagery and explanatory texts
- Patterns, textile samples and material direction
- Additional cotton swatches available on request
- Suitable for fashion, beauty, textiles and product design
- Limited print-only edition produced in Paris
Trend Union Colour A/W 2027/2028 combines visionary colour intelligence, craft-led inspiration and tactile precision for distinctive seasonal products and brand worlds.
FAQ
What is Trend Union Colour A/W 2027/2028?
A colour forecasting package by Li Edelkoort combining original fabric swatches with a harmony and inspiration book for the Haberdashery season.
Who is the forecast designed for?
For fashion and beauty brands, textile manufacturers, product designers, merchandisers, retailers, trend researchers and creative agencies.
What is included?
A roll of in-house dyed swatches, Pantone references, harmonies, trend stories, photography, patterns, textile samples and explanatory texts.
What does the Haberdashery theme explore?
It examines trims, buttons and crafted details as expressions of identity, heritage, quality and brand character.
Is digital access included?
No. This is a limited physical print and swatch package for tactile studio work.
Can additional colour swatches be ordered?
Yes. Additional cotton swatches are available for palette development, sampling and supplier communication.
