Apparel & Fashion

Style is constantly in flux, but so are consumer attitudes towards clothing brands, sustainability efforts, sourcing practices, and shopping experiences. How are Americans’ changing priorities impacting the future of fashion?

At The Harris Poll, we use real-world data to explain consumer choices, and to predict future decisions. We will continue to update this page with emerging insights that professionals in the fashion industry can rely on.

Armed with data from real consumers, we tackle the trends impacting today’s established and emerging fashion brands. How will technological advances change how consumers shop for clothes? Will fast fashion fall to the wayside as the world focuses on combating climate change? How will Gen Z’s insistence on inclusivity change the face of fashion? 

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Not all fashion trends are fleeting. As the world moves online, so does fashion. Brands are turning to social media to advertise and sell their latest lines. New technologies are being developed to allow for a more immersive online shopping experience. How will consumers feel about these drastic changes to the fashion industry?

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