Matthew M. Williams invited guests to a disused swimming pool in the outskirts of Milan to present his Spring/Summer 2023 collection for 1017 ALYX 9SM. Titled “MOTION,” the runway presentation debuted a range of unisex garments in addition to buzzy footwear styles and a Nike collaboration.

Two houses, joined by a garden in full bloom. Kim Jones’s models were wending their way through the greenery from Granville in Normandy on the coast of France to Charleston in Sussex in the rural south of England at the Dior Men show for summer. Pragmatism, natural elements and garden styles are mixed with the artworks of Duncan Grant to create an impressive personal collection that can reflect his spiritual world.

Sacai took its fall collection back to the Paris Fashion Week. The passionate red celebrated the return. Love, fidelity and friendship are the values that at the heart of Sacai. Designer Chitose Abe followed the principles and continued her exploration of silhouettes. Opened by a piece of dress, this physical show of bold silhouettes presented a sense of dignity through vests and ball dresses. A trenchcoat came with a bustle back, while oversize down jackets had an extra layer that created the illusion of a below-the-shoulder pouf dress, establishing a brand-new connection between traditional menswear and womenswear.

Infinite Energy taps into functional sportswear and outdoor workwear to analyse the latest trend. The theme is divided into four styles: High-street Techwear, Industrial Wasteland, Vibrant Performance, and Practical Outdoor.

Purple is mainly used on menswear design to express the romantic tonality or street fashion attitude. Different hues and saturations can bring different dressing experiences. Orchid Hush(PANTONE 13-3805 TPG), African Violet(PANTONE 16-3520 TPG), Deep Lavender(PANTONE 18-3633 TPG), Zinfandel(PANTONE 19-1522 TPG) and Shadow Purple(PANTONE 19-3217 TPG) are the main colors for S/S 2022 menswear fashion weeks. We can see individualized expression and steady tonality from most brands. Orchid Hush better underlines the romance of men; while Shadow Purple and Deep Lavender focus on the street fashion and create positive and youthful expressions.

Broadly speaking, neutral colors are the mixtures of red, yellow and blue in different proportions. However, in a narrow sense, neutrals colors are those colorless colors(black, white, gray) and low-saturation earthy tones. In the S/S 2022 menswear fashion weeks, Almond Buff(PANTONE 14-1116 TPG), Honey Mustard(PANTONE 17-1047 TPG), Clay(PANTONE 15-1231 TPG) and Arabian Spice(PANTONE 19-1245 TPG) were the main neutral colors. We can see the perfect presentation of men's elegant and understated temperament from practical and functional clothing. Clay with high inclusiveness pays attention to the casual and elegant scent; Arabian Spice is used more on leisurely outdoor items.

The Japanese outdoor brand White Mountaineering, founded by Yosuke Aizawa, launched its S/S 2022 collection -- Ain't No Mountain High Enough. The blurred boundary between urban clothing and outdoor wear tries to figure out the perfect balance of comfort and functionality. The shirt, jacket, utility vest and trousers of this S/S collection all apply the classic colors of autumn. Bomber jacket and more formal tailoring occupy a large proportion of this collection, which not only satisfies the needs of city life and also allows the wearers to explore more unpredictable outdoor places.

Due to COVID-19, this year New York Fashion Week has been shortened from the usual eight days to four, and fewer than 10 designers hold physical shows for their latest collections. Despite the severe condition in New York, many brands still hold fashion shows offline, which reveals the determination of the whole fashion industry to survive and return to happiness. Many designers draw inspiration from the relationship between man and nature, and some put the show in the woods. Beautiful flowers and nature-inspired patterns characterize this season. In the meantime, people are stuck at home, and they have a growing demand for home decorations. Therefore, diverse and eco-friendly concept is also warmly welcomed in S/S 2021. This season features exaggerated expressions, such as the big bowknot, spreading ruffles and dramatic hem designs, as well as various joyful colors which represent hope and rebirth.

This season kidswear has a theme of Absolute Perception to lead us to perceive new fashion from sight, hearing and touch. The changing times prompts us to create art that is ahead of times. And kidswear also creates a new fashion era for children in S/S 2021.

On October 3rd, Hermes S/S 2021 womenswear collection is held in Paris Tennis Club. Designer Nadège Vanhee Cybulski communicates with the world in a special period from an emotional perspective. Just as Vanhee Cybulski says, "Tactility is erased from our lives, but it's important to keep the feeling of touch." Therefore, clothes become a way to express emotions, like the second-skin. This season Hermes tells the core of its womenswear - reshaping freedom.

In Resort 2021, the dress holds the largest percentage. Tops occupy a larger part than dresses. Everyday separates become key. Stripes remain important. Big floral patterns grow. Tie-dye is developing powerfully.

Louis Vuitton 2021 Resort collection draws inspiration from Static Journey, takes "Game On" as the theme and explores inner emotions. Items of this collection are shot in the studio in Paris of Nicolas Ghesquiere, the womenswear art director. Nicolas Ghesquiere compares fashion creation to adventures in games. The collection consists of two parts, Quotidian and Playing Cards. Playing cards become main design elements of bags in the new season. Classic monogram mixes with four suits of playing cards, or bags are designed to be playing cards, hearts and dice. This collection takes us on a relaxing and unique resort journey.