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.

The comfort brought by dense structures is the common point of knitted fabrics. From high-performance wool to comfortable fleece, knitwear displays the advantages. Tidy, urbanized knits are developed to satisfy the requirements in more occasions, from business and city commuting to casual. Besides, honeycomb structure has also become a noteworthy trend.

The outdoor active fabrics on Digital Première Vision focus on the ecological protection from materials to post-finishing, such as the blending of organic cotton and synthetic fibers and the use of bio-sourced coating. Elasticity is another important factor for outdoor sports. Stretchy synthetic fibers and recyclable regenerated fibers expand the developing direction. Textured fabrics as peach-skin fabrics, cotton twill, sleek jacquard and rip-stop fabrics present innovative visual experiences.

Warmth and fashion are the best interpretation of this Digital Première Vision. Solid structures, fine yarns, smart lustre and canvas have both soft touches and shapes. Sleek corduroy and napped skin-friendly cotton are also the most welcoming fabrics for winter outwear and trousers. The use of organic cotton and recycled cotton meets the trend of sustainable development. Shirting is driven by the casual lounge style. Distorted tartan is paired with warm colors; smart jacquard and sleek fancy yarns update the visual effect of classic houndstooth; soft chambrays develop garments for both city and countryside.

Woolen fabric plays an important role at Fall/Winter 23/24 Digital Première Vision Paris. Glossy velvet and plush wool give warmth and luxurious textures; undyed raw weaving expresses the desire for nature and primitiveness. Stretchy wool and soft flannel redefine freedom. Fancy yarns are added into classics to interpret the creativity.

The printing design at A/W 23/24 Digital Première Vision Paris sources inspirations from the great natural world. Designers interpret the diversity of plants and animals through their artistic languages. Digital techniques update the prints to present artistic leaves, digital flowers, wild ditsy florals, botanic camous and geometric shapes. The hand-painted touch of childlike landscapes, painted vegetation and fresh flowers pays homage to the nature. The comeback of Medieval wallpaper and motifs of Morris rediscovers the era of Art Deco.

Based on the download data on POP Fashion in the recent three months, classic knitted cotton and comfy cotton Lycra are the main fabrics, followed by woven blends and crisp terry. Classic knitted cotton is used as the most common fabric for women’s T-shirts for its breathable structures and high versatility.

PERFORMANCE DAYS functional fabrics fair took place again at the Messe München exhibition grounds on April 27 and 28, 2022. This year’s Focus Topic ‘The Journey to CO2 Neutrality’ aims to accompany the industry on its path to climate neutrality as part of a roadmap spanning three fairs. The spring fair already witnessed great examples of how CO2 reducing technologies can be implemented in the fiber sector to lower a fabric’s CO2 footprint. Regenerated polyester and nylon blend develop knitted fabrics in different forms. Eco-friendly dyeing follows the concepts of circular economy and embraces the technologies of recovered solution dyeing and low-temperature dyeing. The sustainable blending of comfortable wool provides cozy experiences. Jacquard textures diversify the appearances through different techniques.

Accessory has been a more important element. With the updating and development of natural elements and materials, creative buttons show artistic concepts and changing textures; zippers, zip heads, and zipper tapes are presented in bold colors in S/S 2023; psychedelic ribbons present diversified materials and hues; the innovative design of tag is worth learning; decorative chains in summer palette are fashionable; sporty accessories have been renewed; recyclable material remains the focus.

With the popularity of cross-border e-commerce in China, the share of fast fashion womenswear brand is also increasing. We can see from the data of offline and online stores that ZARA and MANGO are the most welcoming brands while SHEIN is the top cross-border e-commerce. There shows a well balance between fabric appearance and practicality. This report will focus on the TOP10 fabrics in S/S 2022 and the hottest fabric of each clothing category to inspire the development in fast fashion market.

Woolen fabric is the most important fabric in autumn and winter, which is presented mainly in the form of overcoat on A/W 22/23 runway shows. Fine texture is the mainstream. Shearls and woolen blends create smooth and exquisite tactility of the surface; Variegated tweed shows yarns in new colorways and the blending with other accessories; The plush of furry fabrics is thermal in winter. Wool and mohair present a napped visual effect; Yarn-dyed gingham also updates the colorway in this season.