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A/W28 TREND INTELLIGENCE | Performance, Reimagined

PERFORMANCE DAYS, Munich

Expert Talks

Wednesday 14th October 2026

09:30 - 10:15 CEST

Bodywear. Activewear. Outdoor
Curated by Performance Days

Performance wear is no longer just functional — it now has opinions, personality, and a very strong point of view.

This Performance Days trend presentation unpacks the standout visual and material directions shaping the future of Bodywear, Activewear, and Outdoor. From sleek functional minimalism to bold performance textures and expressive surfaces, we’ll explore how brands are responding to a new generation of consumers who expect their apparel to work harder, look sharper, and feel smarter.

At the centre of it all? Fibre innovation. Think next-generation yarn technologies, engineered constructions, and circular material solutions designed to push comfort, durability, adaptability, and sustainability to new levels.

Part trend forecast and part innovation deep-dive, this session connects future-facing materials with real-world application, helping brands design confidently for the A/W28 season… before everyone else catches up.

About the orator

Nichole de Carle

Curator, Bodywear Area

Renowned designer and entrepreneur, Nichole de Carle is celebrated for her trailblazing work at the intersection of luxury intimates, performance bodywear, and advanced textile innovation. With over a decade of industry-defining experience, Nichole has reimagined sensuality for a new era, fusing design precision with material intelligence to expand the boundaries of fit, function, and femininity.
Nichole will present her Top 10 Fabric Highlights for Intimates, Bodywear and Active-onskin, a curated directional edit spotlighting the key innovations, textures, and technologies set to shape retail floors and creative studios in upcoming seasons.

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