Welcome back to The Harajuku Realm, formally the Royal Diaries. In this podcast, I am discussing the topic of whether designers need to follow fashion trends to be successful. From watching runway shows around the world, to paying for trend forecasting services like www.WGSN.com, or trying to set the trend, it can be difficult to know if you need to do all this to be a successful designer. But I break down this topic and give you the tips you need to consider to make an informed decision.