Insight ReportUS Back-to-School 2018: A Review of Fashion Trends and Apparel Spending Coresight Research August 15, 2018 Executive SummaryThis is the third and final report in our US Back-to-School series for 2018. Here, we review fashion trends and apparel spending expectations that will shape demand for clothing and footwear this back-to-school season. Apparel trends this year include distressed and embellished denim, graphics, prints and florals, and metallics. Per-shopper clothing spending is likely to be roughly flat year over year, but shoppers plan to spend more on shoes. School uniforms have seen growth, as more parents report their children’s schools requiring uniforms. More and more retailers are providing uniform solutions. Already a subscriber? Log in You are currently viewing a preview of this report. Please select an access option to view the full report. Hide Options - Show Options + Get unlimited access to all our research with one of our subscription plans. View Subscription Plans or Contact us to purchase this report. Contact us ✕ This document was generated for Other research you may be interested in: January 2026 US Retail Sales Outlook: Projecting More Than 3% Growth as Retail Outlook Score ImprovesOverall Sentiment Declines Despite Rate Cut—But Higher Earners Are More Confident: US Consumer Survey InsightsInnovator Profile: Shopeaks—Transforming Social Media Monetization with Personalized StorefrontsWeekly UK Store Openings and Closures Tracker 2025, Week 24: Matalan To Open Stores; Poundland Continues To Shutter Stores
