SCOUT is a
market-leading
trend forecasting agency.
We give customers design intelligence on consumer
behaviour and lifestyle for the home furnishing,
interiors and fashion industries.
We give customers design intelligence on consumer behaviour and lifestyle for the home furnishing, interiors and fashion industries.
CONSULTING
Forecasting tailored for your brand: SCOUT interprets trends to build your future seasons. Our experts take the insights of seasonal reports and adapt them to clients’ target market and products, through bespoke consultancy, in-house meetings and hands-on support. This adds value, reduces risk and helps target your investments.
OUR
GLOBAL
NETWORK
We are a global business. Our scouts report on what’s trending in all major markets and that knowledge is shared and interpreted in our reports. We are represented by leading agencies in the UK, Europe, Scandinavia, North America, Asia and Australia.
OUR
SCOUTS
SCOUT reports are produced by an international team of fashion, interiors, culture, lifestyle, retail and design specialists. On-the-ground around the world, they are handpicked for their experience across markets and territories and mobilised to identify emerging trends.
MEET THE SCOUTS
TONY BANNISTER – FOUNDER
With over 25 years in the forecasting and retail industries, working across design, buying, merchandising, trend analysis and private consulting, the creative and commercial vision is pivotal to the brands DNA and success. Over the years many fashion, interiors and lifestyle brands have benefitted from Tony’s knowledge and talent.
CLINTON GORST – HEAD OF CREATIVE
Art director for SCOUT since mid-2000’s, Clinton has been fundamental in the evolution of all the reports, formats, and branding, while always pushing the content onwards and upwards to meet client and agents needs. Now as Head of Creative, he also conceptualises the big picture messages, and forecasts concept ideas for each forthcoming season.
CELESTINO GARCIA – CREATIVE DIRECTOR
An expert in strong aesthetic identity and visual language, Celestino spent more than 15 years working as a Concept Designer for global fashion retailers. He joined SCOUT as a collaborator in 2016.
JENNI MUNSTER – BRAND MANAGER
Our operations lynchpin. Jenni has worked in fashion and interiors for 30 years. She keeps our researchers and agents on point and on schedule.
TILLY PEARMAN – COPY EDITOR
A freelance journalist and editor based in London. Tilly brings over a decade of experience within the wellbeing sector and a broad understanding of lifestyle and fashion content having worked as a creative lead, brand strategist and trend forecaster.
MARY SHOLL – COLOUR + CONCEPT CONSULTANT
A Colour & Concept specialist with 20 years in forecasting and global retail, Mary collaborates with brands to craft concepts, palettes and strategies that bridge visionary creativity with commercial insight. A member of several colour panels, Mary’s expertise blends global perspective and industry knowledge with a sharp eye for what’s next.
HAYLEY STANTON – SENIOR RESEARCHER
A colour-obsessed SCOUT with more than 15 years’ experience working with brands and retailers ranging from high street to high end. Traveling the world to unearth the newest trends is Hayley’s superpower.
CHARLOTTE BALLARD – SENIOR RESEARCHER
A Londoner living in Australia for several years. She studied at Leeds University and worked as a Design Assistant and Trend Researcher with London Fashion Week. Charlotte’s also a Content Design Lead at a Melbourne start-up.
BECKY DOYLE – GRAPHICS ASSISTANT
An integral part of our Sydney team for the last decade. Becky is our studio whiz, who manages social media posts, concept report production, and assists in graphic design of the reports.
ACCOUNTING
A SCOUT for more than 14 years, her role involves working closely with the Founder and Brand Manager, to ensure the smooth running of the business.
