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WGSN
The world's leading trend forecasting platform
As of 30 August 2026, WGSN's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. WGSN is the global authority on consumer and design trends, providing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle forecasts up to two years ahead. Softwr lists it under Fashion. WGSN is made by WGSN Limited (Ascential), launched in 1998, available on Web.
Overview
What WGSN does
WGSN is the global authority on consumer and design trends, providing fashion, beauty, and lifestyle forecasts up to two years ahead. Trusted by designers, merchandisers, and executives worldwide to make confident, data-driven decisions about future products and strategies.
What people use it for
- Trend forecasting and predictive analytics across fashion, beauty, food, and consumer tech
- Inventory optimization and assortment planning
- Competitive intelligence through city-by-city analysis and catwalk tracking
- Consumer insight generation with AI and data integration
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- Pricing not disclosed; requires direct sales consultation and demo
- Enterprise-only model; no published tier structure or self-service pricing
- Professional expertise required to interpret trends and implement strategies
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Capabilities
Features
Trend forecasting
Consumer insights
Color direction
Material trends
Runway analysis
Street style
CAD/Print downloads
City guides
Adobe Creative Suite
Integration with Adobe Creative Suite
PLM systems
Integration with PLM systems
Design tools
Integration with Design tools
API access
Integration with API access
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How does WGSN pricing work?
WGSN does not publish pricing information on their website. Organizations must contact WGSN directly at [email protected] or request a demo to discuss pricing and availability for their needs.
SourceCan I request a WGSN demo to learn about pricing options?
Yes, WGSN offers demo requests through their website at /en/demo, or you can contact their team via email at [email protected] to schedule a personalized demo.
SourceBehind it
Who makes WGSN
- Company
- WGSN Limited (Ascential)
- Based in
- London, UK
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