If you’ve ever bothered to ask the question, “where does a trend come from?” you probably should have attended the FGI-WGSN trend report event last Thursday at Hazelton Lanes.

As a Trend-report-columnist, I live for these events. The 150-editor-think-tank behind the WGSN presentations, held twice a year, work in tandem with the FGI to treat designers, retailers and industry professionals alike, to a glimpse into the future (fashion season) and a look at how cultural, political, artistic, environmental and sociological movements define our style.

Here is a sample of what the evening was like: