
Happy New Year everyone! This week, I’m joined by trend forecaster, analyst, and creator Mandy Lee (aka @OldLoserinBrooklyn), who famously predicted some of 2025’s biggest fashion moments before they hit the mainstream. Now, she’s back to break down what’s coming next. We get into 2026’s biggest fashion themes, from the rise of functionality and wearable wellness to why fashion is swinging toward the surreal. Mandy shares how trends actually form, how culture and politics play a major role, and what designers and brands she’s watching most closely right now.