Global Trend Intelligence for Footwear & Bags

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The only trend platform built exclusively for footwear, bags and accessories. Over 20 years of hands-on product expertise, translating real market observation into strategic direction — so you develop the right products, at the right time.

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360° Monitoring

Catwalks, trade shows, retail intelligence and street style — we track every signal across the footwear and bags ecosystem.

Strategic Destinations

On-the-ground research at the world's most influential fashion capitals, conducted by industry insiders who know exactly what to look for.

Trends & It Products

Emerging directions and standout products identified early — then translated into clear, actionable reports for confident collection planning.

Fashion Weeks & Global Retail

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Trade Fairs & Events

Inside the most important product trade fairs and industry events worldwide

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Casual Heritage Menswear Trends
Paris Catwalks FW26.27
Adaptive Utility Menswear Trends
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Highlights & Announcements

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Industry insiders with a global perspective

Based in Italy and operating globally, our hands-on approach combines in-loco research, data analysis and deep intuitive expertise to anticipate trends and identify the next key products across strategic worldwide destinations.
We monitor the fashion market through a 360-degree lens — from raw materials and trade fairs to catwalks, social media and daily retail insights — transforming observations into clear, actionable reports that support faster, more confident collection planning.
Luana & Luana — Founders of Fashion Directions

"We know leather, lasts, shapes and every peculiar detail in components — because that's what we live and breathe, every single day."

Luana & Luana — Founders

We're Luana & Luana — two Brazilians based in Italy with a shared passion for footwear and bags

Between us, we bring diverse professional experiences — from product development to retail and marketing — giving us a nuanced understanding of the fashion industry's real needs.

Having worked with leading international players, we combine deep market knowledge with global connections. We created Fashion Directions to fill a gap in the market: a trend platform offering in-depth, directional content built specifically for the footwear, bags and accessories segments.

Product Experts · Trend Specialists · Italian-Made Precision, Brazilian-Born Intuition

Our Services

Tailored intelligence for every stage
of your product journey

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Custom Reports

Targeted trend reports and specific research for brands, manufacturers, buyers and retailers — from seasonal buying guides to focused studies on leather, materials and consumer behaviour.

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Collection Planning & Design

Creative consultancy from personalised product guides to capsule collection design, in collaboration with talented Italian designers. True Made in Italy DNA for your brand, plus connections to selected international development partners.

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Travel & Buying Club

FD Trip transforms research across the world's leading fashion capitals into concrete business decisions. Curated insights through an expert lens — with video, photography, real-time intelligence and sample buying opportunities.

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Fashion Content & Training

Specialist content for collection training, product presentations, sales support and brand storytelling — crafted by fashion professionals and tailored precisely to your business needs.

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