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Tialo, Sto. Cristo, City of San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

LESSON #1
Subject: Trends, Networks and Critical Thinking in the 21 st Century
Name: ________________________________________
Teacher: ______________________________________

LEARNING CONTENT: Definition of a Trend

LEARNING TARGET
1.1. The process of identifying a trend
1.2. Differentiating a trend from a fad.
1.3. Elements of a trend
1.4 The characteristics of a trend.

LEARNING CONCEPT
I. Elements and Characteristics of a Trend
WHAT IS A TREND?
A pattern of gradual change in a condition, output, or process, or an average or general tendency
of a series of data points to move in a certain direction over time, represented by a line or curve
on a graph.

MEGATRENDS AND MICROTRENDS

Megatrends entail a major restricting; they are a larger pattern of broad trends that reshape and
transform our lives.

Micro trends advocate localization as opposed to globalization, recognizing that people and
communities have never been sophisticated and more knowledgeable about the choices they
make in their everyday lives.

EXAMPLES OF TRENDS:

1. Facebook – is the most common social network website where you can share information
about yourself and communicate with other people.
2. Twitter – it lets you see what is happening around the world, from breaking news and
entertainment, sports and politics to big events and every day interests.

Trendspotting - is attempting to see the future in the present (Rehn and Lindkvist, 2013) Being
able to predict a trend is a valued skill for the global citizen. Trendspotting is sometimes called
cool- hunting and trend analysis.

Trend analysis - is the widespread practice of collecting information and attempting to spot a
pattern, or trend, in the information.
Trend is significant, have broad implications in all aspects of society, identifiable and explainable
while fad is transitory or quick, affect only particular group of people without impact and driven by
emotions.

5 Characteristics of Trending Fashion Designs

1. Innovation - be sure to bring something new to the table when designing, even if you’re trying
to imitate a popular style. By adding your own touch, you might create the next top trend.

2. Brand Consistency - when using your creativity, remember to stay loyal to your brand. There
should be some consistency in all of your designs so customers remember what sets you apart
and defines your brand.

3. Outerwear-ability - as we enter the cooler seasons, outerwear is more popular than ever.
Consider designing some new outerwear fashion pieces, or at least some everyday pieces that
are flattering when outerwear is added to the ensemble.

4. Versatility - customers always appreciate the ability to wear one piece of clothing in multiple
ways. They get more for what they spend. Create versatile pieces to make your audience
happy and challenge your fashion design abilities.

5. Simplicity - versatility usually calls for one thing: simplicity. If you can create a simple yet
innovative fashion design, you’ve set yourself up for professional progress. Simple pieces are
easy to remember and fun to wear. Most importantly, they allow for more customer creativity.
Empower your audience and build your brand’s popularity by keeping it simple.

Mrs. Mary Grace A. Castellon

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