The current overdose on busy brightly coloured patterns will cause a ' kneejerk' reaction to clean simple looks. Plains will more market share than prints.
 

Modern technology is taking over from the waning vintage/heritage trends (in the sports world at least). Although nostalgia has not completely disappeared there is a rising tide of technical textures, geometric embosses and clean modern looks.
 

There is a new trend for unstructured shoes and bags, which are soft and floppy in nature. They require soft lightweight leathers to achieve the right look. Avoid hides with a thick and inflexible handle.