Political events do not directly influence fashion trends, although they can have an indirect impact by affecting the economy or social attitudes.

The trickle-down theory suggests that fashion trends start with high-end designers and gradually filter down to mass-market retailers.

Preppy is a style of dress associated with upper-class prep schools, while goth, punk, and hipster are all fashion subcultures.

Diffusion of innovation is the process by which new ideas and technologies are adopted by different social groups over time.

Trend forecasters are not fashion influencers in the same way that celebrities, fashion bloggers, and designers are, as they do not directly influence fashion trends.

Revival fashion is the process by which fashion trends from the past are brought back into style.

Mega trends are not a type of fashion trend, but rather long-term social, economic, and cultural changes that can influence fashion trends.

The trickle-up theory suggests that fashion trends can start with mass-market retailers and gradually filter up to high-end designers.

Fashion victims are not a type of fashion consumer, but rather people who are overly concerned with following fashion trends.

Diffusion of innovation is the process by which new ideas and technologies are adopted by different social groups over time.

Trend forecasters are not fashion influencers in the same way that celebrities, fashion bloggers, and designers are, as they do not directly influence fashion trends.

Revival fashion is the process by which fashion trends from the past are brought back into style.

Mega trends are not a type of fashion trend, but rather long-term social, economic, and cultural changes that can influence fashion trends.

The trickle-up theory suggests that fashion trends can start with mass-market retailers and gradually filter up to high-end designers.

Fashion victims are not a type of fashion consumer, but rather people who are overly concerned with following fashion trends.