Pinterest reveals biggest women's fashion trends in 2018

Global SourcesUpdated on 2023/12/01

Hot Topics

Once primarily linked to bitcoin, blockchain technology now underpins various digital systems, emphasizing transparency, security, and automation across sectors like supply chains, finance, and healthcare.
Blockchain's expanding role transforms industries beyond cryptocurrency
Once primarily linked to bitcoin, blockchain technology now underpins various digital systems, emphasizing transparency, security, and automation across sectors like supply chains, finance, and healthcare.
2026/08/11
Vietnam is redefining its foreign investment strategy by prioritizing long-term capital, technology transfer, and deeper integration with domestic industries, aiming for sustainable growth and regional competitiveness.
Vietnam shifts FDI strategy toward technology, supply chains and local industry
Vietnam is redefining its foreign investment strategy by prioritizing long-term capital, technology transfer, and deeper integration with domestic industries, aiming for sustainable growth and regional competitiveness.
2026/08/11
As vehicles increasingly rely on software, automakers are shifting their focus toward flexible, modular connectivity platforms to enhance digital services, support long-term growth, and adapt to network transitions, signaling a major industry transformation.
Software-defined connectivity drives the next automotive shift
As vehicles increasingly rely on software, automakers are shifting their focus toward flexible, modular connectivity platforms to enhance digital services, support long-term growth, and adapt to network transitions, signaling a major industry transformation.
2026/08/11
Industry leaders are increasingly adopting AI, automation, and IoT technologies, boosting production efficiency and safeguarding competitiveness amid rising global demand and operational challenges.
Deloitte reports production and productivity gains from smart manufacturing
Industry leaders are increasingly adopting AI, automation, and IoT technologies, boosting production efficiency and safeguarding competitiveness amid rising global demand and operational challenges.
2026/08/10

Global Sources Exhibitions

This year's list banners a mix of classic styles such as mom jeans and side slits, and contemporary silhouettes, including embellished shoes and geometric earrings.

The popularity of Pinterest as source of inspiration for netizens searching for the latest fashion trends has been rising in recent years, gathering billions of the trendiest looks from fashionistas worldwide.

For 2018, analysts at the photo-sharing website tracked more than 16 billion pins in the months leading to 2017's close to determine which themes have been rising quickly the most and are, therefore, expected dominate.

All told, here are Pinterest's top 10 women's style trends predicted to be huge this year, in ascending order, and similar releases from verified Global Sources suppliers.

Sheer socks

Stockings, socks or both? According to Pinterest's data, pins saved under the heading rose more than 70 percent.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering women’s socks

Long layered clothing

Stylish mixing of midi and maxi layers are expected to be hot this year, with saves doubling in the past few months.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering maxi dresses

Shiny textures

Pins for patent leather and lucite increased 110 percent, making the style trend among the favorites this year.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering women’s leather apparel

100% cotton denim

Already a classic, comfy women's jeans have gathered 115 percent more saves in the months leading to2017's end.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering women’s jeans

Side slits

Among the 90s trends making a comeback, the silhouette is seen not just on skirts and dresses but likewise on sweaters and trousers. Pins saved under the heading climbed almost 150 percent.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering midi dresses

Logos

Another popular 90s fad, large fashion brand logos are appearing once again, with 203 percent more pinners liking the style.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering women’s printed T-shirts

Wide leg trousers

Move over skinny jeans, wide leg pants are back with a vengeance! Floor-length palazzo pants and cropped kick-flare jeans have gathered 213 more saves in recent months.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering women’s casual pants

Embellished shoes

Ornate dress shoes and fashion boots have been consistently popular. This year, expect more pearls, rhinestones, metals studs, and floral and leather trims. Pins under the heading jumped more than 220 percent.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering embellished shoes

Berets

The French style staple is foreseen to go global in 2018, collecting almost 270 percent more pins in the past few months.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering berets

Structured earrings

The silhouette gathered a massive 947 percent more pins in recent months to become the runaway first-placer in this year's list. Geometric shapes and architectural styles are among the themes to look at.

See OEM and private label suppliers offering drop earrings

Source the latest products from verified suppliers on our global sourcing platform, or install our app. Subscribe to our magazines for more in-depth insights and product discovery.

More Sourcing News

Shenzhen Shangying Electronic Technology Co. Ltd offers the SMZ12 series of ceramic PTC thermistors with 120 to 500V withstand voltage.
Ceramic PTC thermistors
Shenzhen Shangying Electronic Technology Co. Ltd offers the SMZ12 series of ceramic PTC thermistors with 120 to 500V withstand voltage.
2026/08/18
Tewrex Industrial Machinery (Suzhou) Co. Ltd markets a mini vertical-lift skid steer loader with a 36kW engine and a 0.6-cubic meter bucket.
Mini vertical-lift skid steer loader
Tewrex Industrial Machinery (Suzhou) Co. Ltd markets a mini vertical-lift skid steer loader with a 36kW engine and a 0.6-cubic meter bucket.
2026/08/14
Jinjiang Naike EcoTechnology Co. Ltd’s magnetic wireless charging station is is foldable for easy portability.
Magnetic wireless charging station
Jinjiang Naike EcoTechnology Co. Ltd’s magnetic wireless charging station is is foldable for easy portability.
2026/08/14
Shenzhen Zhongke Technology Co. Ltd offers the F18-01-01, a mini dash cam or DVR with single-channel recording capability at 2560x1440 pixels at 30fps.
Mini dash cam with voice control
Shenzhen Zhongke Technology Co. Ltd offers the F18-01-01, a mini dash cam or DVR with single-channel recording capability at 2560x1440 pixels at 30fps.
2026/08/14

Toilet-themed toys are the next big thing, say experts
Toilet-themed toys are the next big thing, say experts
Toilet-themed toys are the next big thing, say experts

Interactive robot has FPV camera
Interactive robot has FPV camera
Interactive robot has FPV camera