Skateboarding made its debut appearance at the 2020 Summer Olympics in 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. It has also been provisionally approved by the IOC for inclusion at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. When this niche street sport steps into global competitions, more and more people realize the core of skateboarding - youthfulness, freedom and challenge. Skateboard culture has also been a big part for the design of streetwear. This report focuses on eight popular skateboard clothing brands: PALACE SKATEBOARDS, Fucking Awesome, Stüssy, HUF, VANS, Supreme, PLEASURES and Yardsale.

Celine Homme showcased the restless dreams of a cosmic teen in their newest S/S 2022 collection 'Cosmic Cruiser'. Directed by Hedi Slimane and flooded with professional FMX riders from Team FMX4EVER, the edgy show was softened by the scenery of the Île du Grand Gaou in the south of France.

According to the TOP100 downloaded womenswear positioning patterns in April, Smart Casual(44%) is the most popular style, followed by Retro Fashion(35%) and Streetwear(21%); letter, animal and geometric shape are the main pattern elements; bear and rabbit are the trendy cartoon characters; American varsity logos and flower-letter combinations are also noteworthy; digital printing and embroidery are the two major crafts for positioning patterns.

According to the TOP100 downloaded men’s positioning patterns in March and April, Smart Casual and Business Leisure are the two major styles. The combination of letters and geometric shapes is presented in diversified forms. Badges and cartoon characters keep the popularity. Printing, embroidery and applique are the most common crafts of pattern.

1.Louis Vuitton unveiled ‘200 Trunks, 200 Visionaries: The Exhibition’ in April in Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, Singapore to celebrate the 200th anniversary. 2.The Foundation Louis Vuitton unveiled “Coming of Age” on 8 April in Paris, France. The exhibition is in loving memory and honour of the late Virgil Abloh, and an extension of the original global “Coming of Age”. 3.Louis Vuitton’s Objets Nomades in Taiwan 4.Eileen Gu walked her first runway show for Louis Vuitton Cruise 2023 collection.

Balenciaga S/S 2022 campaign continued the theme of Red Carpet and launched a VR journey. With the idea of Parisian artist Claudia Mate, virtual characters’ classic carpet moments were captured into the snapshots of online game. Practical fashion clothes defined the concept of modern elegance.

Spearheaded by New York-based designer Hillary Taymour, Collina Strada seeks out new dimensions from womenswear’s here-and-now in a streamlined display of aesthetic finesse. Though distinguished by its ability to add thought-provoking constructional twists to commonplace wardrobe staples such as t-shirts and hoodies, a rebellious undercurrent spirits the label in the form of hardware accents and subtly decadent flourishes. Satin slip dresses and faux-kidskin skirts coalesce with tie-dye jersey pieces, in a playful clash of opulent and slouchy silhouettes. In spite of its distinct design approach, the label promotes the ways in which its garments can be integrated into a vast multitude of outfitting contexts, cementing an effortless integration into myriad wardrobes.

John Galliano has recently unveiled his Maison Margiela Resort Spring/Summer 2022 collection. This season, Galliano re-invents the slouchy silhouette with an expansive range of outerwear. At a glance, the collection is filled with an overwhelming number of coats, right for any occasion. Whether it is for formalwear or the countryside rainy weather, the pieces excite the tactile and visual senses with their soft yet structured silhouettes. Galliano’s effortlessly chic aesthetic is prominent throughout the spring clothes, or as the house prefers to call it the Avant-Premiere line.

According to the TOP100 downloaded women’s trench coats in March and April, J-Korean and Simple Sophistication are the most popular styles, followed by Cotton-linen(11.6%); H-line(72%) is the dominating silhouette in the market; deconstruction and splicing show color blocking on trench coats.

LMC S/S 2022 collection continues the classic American street fashion. Enriched palettes and prints interpret the casualness of summer through childlike graffiti and paintings. The collection offers T-shirts, shirts, vests, windproof jackets, translucent cover ups, trousers, shorts and active suits. We can all see bucket hats, beanies, rare denim products and eco-friendly pieces in this season.

Based on the interactive data and market researches, POP Fashion lists out the ten most popular men’s cardigans in the last month. We can see from the TOP10 list that the market is still focusing on business wear. For details, accessories and contrast stripes are the key points.Playful patterns and monograms are the main visual elements. Formal business suit is the trending silhouette.

S/S 2022 collection continues the smart tailoring and fits, and also subverts the traditional formal wear via creative fabrics and bold colorways, creating an advanced menswear aesthetic.

For S/S 2022 collection, Raf Simons interpreted the street fashion through its signature Resiliencer, Transonizer and Echoboomer prints. Raf Simons, who is challenging our relationship with the traditional dressing, is always rebellious. With tailoring and colorway, the perfect fusion of youthful sub-cultures was presented by crossover arts or in a post-modern way.

According to the TOP100 downloaded women’s shirts from March to May 2022, J-Korean(44%) is the most popular style, followed by Youthful Elegancy(32%) and Simple Sophistication(23%); cinched-waist crop and straight loose are the main silhouettes; the details on collars and plackets are the highlights.

The kidswear designer label Beau l'arcciel is known for combining its classic Korean fashion with fun elements. This collection was created and shot with the inspirations drawn from jungles. Lively colorways were joined by natural scenes and items to create a joyful mood of outdoor exploration. Wild leopard spots were updated by childlike brushwork. Besides, accessories as hats were the key points as well.

The native South Korean label 5252 by O!Oi was founded by designer Jung Ye Seul in 2011 as a sub-brand of O!Oi. Practical daily casualwear is the staple. The latest S/S 2022 collection integrated sexy and workwear elements into the brand DNA to reinterpret the classic preppy style in a flamboyant and hot way.

According to the TOP100 downloaded products in April, Smart Casual(47%) is the most popular style, followed by Business Leisure(42%); jacket is the major item; for categories, leather dominates the market. Patchwork and color gradient are the hot techniques recently. The details on placket and pocket are noteworthy.

Ameri VINTAGE was founded by the famous Japanese model and designer Naoko Kuroishi in 2014. This Tokyo-based label combines its signature structures with Vintage to develop elegant, practical and retro pieces. The latest S/S 2022 collection continues the retro elegancy. Intellectual elegance and natural commute are the main dressing concepts. The cooperation with Disney presents sexy printed gauze tops. Dress and trousers are the staples for Ameri VINTAGE.

According to the interactive data analysis of boys’ sweatshirts from February to April, Avant-garde, Smart Casual and J-Korean are the major styles; letters and checks are the main pattern elements; 3D ornaments and splicing are the noteworthy crafts.

Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto is famed for putting an androgynous, directional spin on traditionally feminine avant-garde designs, and pioneering the fashion-meets-sportswear aesthetic. This is how Yamamoto’s signature dark designs and draped tailoring have impacted how we dress today. Yamamoto’s signature aesthetic, which hinged on all-black, body-engulfing designs, put a new spin on tailoring and stood out among the cinched waists, shoulder pads and bold block colours that ruled the 1980s fashion scene. In an era of rainbow brights, a dark colour palette had the shock factor.

The Issey Miyake Spring/Summer 2022 collection A Voyage in Descent is the fourth collection brought by designer Satoshi Kondo. This collection is inspired by a voyage into the deep sea, beginning with a portrayal of the silence and tranquility first felt in the water, and continuing to the uplifting sensation of making new discoveries in the deep sea. This voyage serves as inspiration to the original designs and making of the collection expressed through fluid, dynamic garments and lightweight, glistening materials.