Top 40 Fashion Trends in October

From Party-Inspired Runways to Carbon Fiber Commuter Backpacks

These October 2017 fashion trends incorporate unconventional runway shows, artist-designed apparel, progressive brands that leave gender norms out of its styles, and much more.

Some of the most unique ideas included are the Disney princess-inspired wedding gowns that were created by Japan's Kuraudia Co. label. The princess collection is made up of 14 different styles, all of which boast colorways that speak to each classic character. For example, the Snow White-inspired dress is a bold crimson red, which draws from the bow that she wears and the accents on the blue and yellow dress that's featured in the Disney rendition.

Also featured is the collaborative collection between The Weeknd and H&M, which was presented as a part of its Fall 2018 line. 18 pieces comprise the collection, which includes boxy shirts, pants, jerseys, and bomber jackets.

SCORE
6.3 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 87%
Activity 94%
Freshness 8%
Versatile Private Label Brands
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Versatile Private Label Brands
Austrian Fashion Merchandise
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Austrian Fashion Merchandise
Exclusive European Private Labels
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Exclusive European Private Labels
Downscaled Designer Retailers
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Business
Downscaled Designer Retailers
Millennial Pink Down Jackets
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Millennial Pink Down Jackets
Exclusive Evolving Menswear Brands
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Fashion
Exclusive Evolving Menswear Brands
Couture E-Commerce Debuts
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Marketing
Couture E-Commerce Debuts
Virtual Chatbot Stylists
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Business
Virtual Chatbot Stylists
Insulated Lightweight Jackets
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Insulated Lightweight Jackets
Collaborative Popstar Clothing Lines
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Collaborative Popstar Clothing Lines
Reconstructed Duffel Jackets
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Reconstructed Duffel Jackets
Zodiac-Celebrating T-Shirts
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Zodiac-Celebrating T-Shirts
Rugged Packable Adventure Jackets
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Fashion
Rugged Packable Adventure Jackets
Bold Imperative T-Shirts
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Pop Culture
Bold Imperative T-Shirts
Data-Designed Activewear
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Data-Designed Activewear
Store Brand Activewear Lines
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Store Brand Activewear Lines
Smart Attention-Indicating Hats
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Tech
Smart Attention-Indicating Hats
QSR Uniform Streetwear
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QSR Uniform Streetwear
Customizable Transforming Jackets
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Customizable Transforming Jackets
Textural Australian Streetwear
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Textural Australian Streetwear
Novel Menswear Brands
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Novel Menswear Brands
Water-Branded Fashion Events
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Water-Branded Fashion Events
Classic Car Fashion Shows
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Luxury
Classic Car Fashion Shows
Social Media-Style Magazine Covers
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Social Media-Style Magazine Covers
Unconventional Double Denim Pants
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Unconventional Double Denim Pants
Unconventionally Layered Lookbooks
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Fashion
Unconventionally Layered Lookbooks
Unconventionally Cut-Out Jeans
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Unconventionally Cut-Out Jeans
Gender Fluid Clothing Labels
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Life-Stages
Gender Fluid Clothing Labels
Party-Inspired Outdoor Runways
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Pop Culture
Party-Inspired Outdoor Runways
Cynical Montréal Streetwear
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Cynical Montréal Streetwear
Daring Celebrity Runway Shows
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Pop Culture
Daring Celebrity Runway Shows
Inclusive eCommerce Retail Brands
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Business
Inclusive eCommerce Retail Brands
Infinitely Foldable Fabric Bags
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Infinitely Foldable Fabric Bags
Compartmentalized Duffel Bags
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Fashion
Compartmentalized Duffel Bags
Carbon Fiber Commuter Packs
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Fashion
Carbon Fiber Commuter Packs
Color-Changing Thermal Sweaters
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Tech
Color-Changing Thermal Sweaters
Preppy Streetwear Editorials
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Fashion
Preppy Streetwear Editorials
Disney Bridal Gowns
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Lifestyle
Disney Bridal Gowns
Empowering Inclusive Runways
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Empowering Inclusive Runways
Intelligent Organizational Backpacks
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Art & Design
Intelligent Organizational Backpacks

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