PERFORMANCE DAYS is making it possible for designers, product, purchasing and material managers to meet up twice a year in a familiar and professional environment. POP Fashion digs into the functional fabric fair and gives you analysis reports on three directions: wovens, knits and accessories. This report focuses on knitted fabrics' materials, performance and appearance.

This report digs into the 3D embellished fabrics on womenswear fashion shows in Milan, Paris, London, New York and Copenhagen. Sequined embroideries, dynamic tassels, metallic accessories, rhinestones and luxury beads are the major trends.

This report focuses on the chemical fiber fabrics on S/S 2023 women’s fashion shows in Milan, Paris, London and New York. POP Fashion figures out four major trends: irregular crease, technical highlight, hazy vision and nostalgic print.

Jacquard fabrics are presented less frequently than other fabrics. Tone-on-tone jacquard fabric is the mainstream. POP Fashion figures out four major styles of jacquard fabric: monochromatic satin, 3D texture, classic motif and diverse crafts. All the data and materials come from fashion weeks in Milan, Paris, London, New York and Copenhagen.

Skin-friendly cotton-linen is the most important fabric in Spring/Summer. We figure out five major styles: Primitive Nature, Comfort & Density, Diverse Textures, Colorful Prints and Ornamental Crafts. Comfort & Density(37%) still dominates the runway, and Christian Dior and Sacai are the brands to watch. Dress and trench coat are the most popular categories for cotton-linen fabrics. The data and materials of this report come from the fashion week in Milan, Paris, London, New York and Copenhagen.

This report digs into the lace fabrics of S/S 2023 women’s runway shows in Milan, Paris, London and New York. We can see from the evolution that classical sophistication(37%) and soft see-through lace(29%) are the main styles. Christian Dior nods to the medieval fashion and offers its luxury and sophisticated lace. The 3D flowers(24%) on lace are also noteworthy in this season. The post-finish embellishments(11%) also reveal a rising trend. Chanel is a representative brand that combines lace with luxury crystals and rhinestones.

Based on the data analysis of the online stores of Burberry, Dior, Celine and Loewe, POP Fashion figures out the bar charts above. 100% cotton(51%) is the most important material for women’s trench coat in A/W 22/23. For the trenches of Burberry, silk and viscose fibers are also used. Twill(49%) is the the most popular fabric texture. All in all, the development of trench coat prefers lightweight textures and blends.

POP Fashion sorts out the TOP100 ranking of girls’ dress fabrics based on the data analysis in the recent three months. Mini Peace(15%) is the most welcoming brand, followed by Patachou(14%) and GUCCI(12%). The most popular fabric category is comfortable cotton(39%), as misty tulle(19%) and fine knit(19%) also share the market. Cute printed fabrics take nearly one-third of the mix.

According to the database and analysis of Ermanno Scervino, Self-Portrait and Maison ESVE, POP Fashion figures out the following bar charts. Water-soluble embroidered lace has trended upward to be the most popular category. Blooming orchids, peonies and magnolia flowers are welcoming the most. Nylon and polyester are still sitting on the driver seat.

According to the data analysis of the three finished fashion weeks(in Milan, Paris and London), high-density cotton(16.1%) and technical cotton blend(14%) are trending upward. The runway shows of Hermes, FENDI and MSGM display rich and innovative fabric techniques. Recognizable textures(jacquard, twill, etc.) share 4.3%. The proportion of crepes increases up to 3.7%. Double-sided fabrics(1.3%) also show a comeback.

POP Fashion discovers accessories from Spring/Summer 2023 runway shows in Paris, Milan and London. We can see retro fashion, modern casual and futuristic sporty trend in buttons, zippers and accessories. Buttons and zippers maintain the connecting function and develop the ornamental quality. Metallic chains and ornamental buttons are not the exclusive elements for athleisure anymore. The mixes with men’s businesswear show great visual conflict.

Embellished fabrics and jacquard fabrics show an outstanding performance on S/S 2023 men’s runway shows. Artistic flower, stylish embellishment, statement sequin and futuristic metal are the main styles for embellished fabrics. Futuristic metal-tone materials become the key trend; multiple embellishments are combined with creativity; classic sequins form artistic geos and motifs. Giorgio Armani continues classic jacquard motifs such as geometric dobby. The combination with multiple techniques will be a new trend for jacquard fabrics.

Technical sport fabrics are presented frequently on S/S 2023 runway shows. Classic Smooth, Lustrous Nylon, Performance Filming and Textured Surface are the four fabric styles. The application of technical sport fabric is mainly focusing on jackets, down jackets and trousers.

According to the data analysis of S/S 2023 fashion shows in Paris, Milan and London, POP Fashion divides the worsted fabrics into four styles: Lively Business, Classic Retro, Luxury Gloss and Natural Comfort. Driven by the trend of retro fashion, Classic Retro(48%) shares the biggest part. Natural Comfort(31%) breaks the tradition and pursues a more comfortable dressing experience. Classic colorful checks and irregular prints interpret a Lively Business(15%) style. The glossy worsted of occasion wear is more daily on runways.

According to the data analysis of the three finished fashion weeks(in Milan, Paris and London), the uptrend of athleisure prompts the proportion of technical sporty knit to 10.6%; air-layer fabric(8.3%) emerges on runway shows for continuously three seasons. Driven by the concept of metaverse and decadent aesthetics, the chic post finishing(7.6%) and water washing(5.8%) show an outstanding performance. Classic knits such as jersey, double-face cloth and terry share 54% of the category.

POP Fashion figures out five main categories of woolen fabrics on S/S 2023 men’s runways: lightweight worsted wool, classic double-face wool, tactile texture, misty luster and crisp quality. Worsted wool is the most noteworthy fabric in S/S 2023, which is used to develop lighter suits; woolens with tactile textures are also lighter than the fabric in Fall/Winter; classic double-face wool, crisp wool and misty lustrous wool are timeless commercial fabrics. This report sources data mainly from S/S 2023 runway shows in Milan, Paris and London.

According to the TOP100 downloaded printed womenswear fabrics in the three recent months, Torannce(31%) and Roberto Cavalli(27%) are the most welcoming labels, followed by AJE(13%). Based on the data analysis of TOP ranking, J-Korean is the most popular style; Youthful Lady shares an impressive part; Chinoiserie also shows an increasing trend.

Based on the fineness, elegance and comfort of fabric, lace is joined by organic cotton and regenerated synthetic fibers to strengthen the ecological duty. Gentle flower is still the key element for lace, which is combined with the ancient manufacturing of Leavers loom to display exquisite textures. Geometric shapes and linear element are trending upward in this season. The use of water-soluable treatment, beaded embroideries and digital embroideries develops modernized lace fabric.

This season takes minimalist luxury and creative vision as the central theme. Accessories with different styles interpret the bad taste for aesthetics, whose mashups are also confusing yet charming. Meanwhile, the profound history backgrounds reflect the contemporary eclecticism.

Driven by the boom of pursuing casualness, traditional silk and satin still present visual enjoyment and also offer more low-impact selections. Regenerated polyester, cupro and viscose fibers are blended to give more possibilities. Crinkled surface and jacquard textures develop more comfortable silk.

Linen has become a welcoming fiber in most seasons for its natural qualities and multiple functionality. The impressively natural style of linen can be easily integrated into collections in summer and winter. With the intensity, resistance and temperature-controlling performance, the development of linen plays an important role in A/W 23/24. Fabric suppliers also pay attention to technologies and fashion creativity. This report will introduce you the trends about prominent linen, linen denim and sleek linen.