A look ahead to the clothing ranges being pushed by the leading retailers in the coming year
The previous quarter saw clothing and in particular, womenswear becoming the strongest products in retail. This trend in consumer spending could well continue into 2005. The poncho was the unlikely smash of last year. Here, Retail Week rounds up the contenders to the 2005 crown. The links below give an idea of what are likely to be the hot fashion trends through the year in the high street.

Reiss

Austin Reed

Matalan

River Island

New Look

George

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