Sona College of Technology

Department of Fashion Technology

Unit 4 FASHION
Forecasting
Procedure FORECASTING
PRESENTED BY
AISWARYA V MOHAN
 CONTENT
Endogenous and Exogenous variables in

forecasting

Categorizing under different theme for

different styles,

Fabric, color and accessories for

different seasons.

Method of adopting forecasted data in

domestic, International and Regional

markets.

Method of forecasting for industries.

 Endogenous and Exogenous
VARIABLES IN variables in forecasting
FORECASTING
Exogenous variables are defined outside of a
system.
Endogenous variables are defined within the
system.

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 Endogenous and Exogenous
ENDOGENOUS VS. variables in forecasting
EXOGENOUS
Inputs: Historical data provided to the model in order to

make a single forecast.

Outputs: Prediction or forecast for a future time step

beyond the data provided as input.

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 Endogenous and Exogenous
ENDOGENOUS VS. variables in forecasting
EXOGENOUS
An input variable is endogenous if it is affected by other

variables in the system and the output variable depends on

it.

An input variable is an exogenous variable if it is

independent of other variables in the system and the output

variable depends upon it.

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 Fabric, color and accessories for
WINTER different seasons.

Silk

Cashmere

Flannel

Various Wools

Silk and cashmere are good choices for the winter season, as

they feel luxurious, and carry warmth. Fabrics like flannel and

wool are known for their insulating properties while not

sacrificing breath-ability.

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 Fabric, color and accessories for
SPRING different seasons.

The spring season is perhaps the wackiest season of the

year, being a blend of warm, cool, and humid weather.

Fibers like cotton and linen tend to be the most popular

fabric choices for customers, along with bright color tones.

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 Fabric, color and accessories for
SUMMER different seasons.

Summertime commonly brings extreme heat, so designers

should consider creating apparel that is breathable and

absorbent.

Fabrics like cotton and rayon are ideal for this season.

Rayon can substitute for silk and its semi-synthetic fibers

will keep the skin cool and breathable.

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 Fabric, color and accessories for
FALL different seasons.

The fall season serves as a transition to the winter season,

leading most people to indulge darker tones and in fabrics

like silk, wool, and cotton.

With a mixture of breath-ability and ability to conduct heat,

these fabrics are ideal for layering during the fall season.

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 Fabric, color and accessories for
SPRING COLORS different seasons.

Pale peach Light gray

Blush pink Soft yellow

Mint green Spring green

Baby blue Lavender

Cream

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 Fabric, color and accessories for
SUMMER COLORS different seasons.

White Bold Pink / Fuchsia

Lemon Yellow Turquoise

Candy Apple Red Royal Blue

Mandarin Orange

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 Fabric, color and accessories for
FALL COLORS different seasons.

Browns, ranging from Khaki and Camel to a deep

Mahogany and Espresso

Muted Mustard Yellow

Burnt Orange

Hunter Green

Darker Purple tones like Mauve and Aubergine

Neutrals like cream, and all shades of gray and

black

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 Fabric, color and accessories for
WINTER COLORS different seasons.

White

Cream

Shades of Brown

Black

Medium to Dark Gray

Deep Ruby Red

Dark Purple

Emerald Green

Sapphire Blue

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 Method of forecasting for industries
BUSINESS FORECASTING

This is the systematic process of predicting future

developments, such as revenue, profits,
expenditures, and even economic conditions all of
which influence the financial performance of a
company

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 Method of forecasting for industries

TYPES OF FORECASTING METHODS

Quantitative Forecasting
Moving averages
Regression analysis
Exponential smoothing
Adaptive smoothing
Graphical methods

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 Method of forecasting for industries

TYPES OF FORECASTING METHODS

Qualitative Forecasting
Delphi method
Expert opinions
Market research
Focus groups
Historical analogy

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