Fashionable and individualized dressing experience fits modern clothing concept more. Cutting in from details to break the monotony of clothes can enhance the artistic feeling and provide a small surprise. Inspiration endows clothes with more imaginative ideals. The back design is easily neglected, but it can present a back-to-front misconception. And more and more designers start to pay attention to the neck. Their unique ideals and recreation bring aesthetic and individualized expression to the clothes.

In S/S 2022, healthy social lives and economy enters in a new diversified normality. People use Bionic Art to recreate the connection with nature; people use virtual and digital technology to upgrade the emotional futuristic resonance of The Sixth Sense; the Sweet Mix style reshapes the individualized expression of Gender Fluidity; the natural-balanced delicate style updates the Summer Ocean; Copy&Paste redefines the fashion timeline; the delicate Unusual Sensuality; the national consciousness of Local East Asia; new aesthetic Cottagecore Rural. These are the Top10 key words of theme trend, which present the most noteworthy direction of this season and predict the theme trend of the coming season. This report distills some theme style key words, and expands the theme trend. POP will keep updating the key words report to make quick response and grasp the key points of trend.

Self-identity dominated by secondary gender is a manifestation of body construction. Based on the original gender, some people will be in a blurred state in terms of thinking, behaviour or styling. Therefore, this report focuses on gender-neutral styling, and mainly analyzes from blouses, outerwear and sets, and selects characteristic pink to interpret the genderless styling.

"Buy less but better" consumption view drives the development of versatile jeans. As consumers pay more attention to comfort and durability, simplicity becomes a must. Adjustable and trans-seasonal designs are two driving forces for S/S 2021. In the new season, oversized jeans prevail and become more vigorous with innovative washed surfaces and high-waist silhouettes. Party shorts reveal the hope for a boisterous future. Understated Bermuda shorts are comfortable for commute.

Pressure and anxiety in reality drive us to long for beautiful dreams, which leads to the birth of many virtual and dreamy objects. As for clothes, more and more sheer and light items keep rising. In S/S 2021, clothing collocation pays more attention to layered match between lightweight items, rather than complementary items such as cover-ups. Multiple clear layers make the styling vague and light.

People are preparing for the coming new year. In China, red clothes are best suited to the New Year. This report offers clothing collocation of the knitwear, dress, woollen overcoat and jackets, so as to create a joyful festival vibe.

Based on the following up and observation of society, technology, environment, politics, industry and creative fields, this report will predict future visions that will change industrial trends in 2022, and will analyze their impact on business, culture and other industries.

In the post-coronavirus era, consumers pursue comfort, and have higher requirements for adaptability, aesthetics and practicality of products. Sports knits should be not only comfortable, but also multi-scene, functional and practical. Color-blocked square-neck underwear delivers a simple and modern feel. Fitted base-layers are more ergonomic, and employ jacquard patterns to be worn outside. Streamlined shape is integrated to create layered sports items.

Changes of the society drive us to rediscover ourselves, rethink the relationship between us and our surroundings, and face unknown challenges with ease and optimism. Therefore, more and more old ideas are constantly bombarded and integrated to form new ideas, which also influences clothes. Cotton and linen style pursues nature and comfort, and mixes with new concepts. Bold tonal color-blocking, comfortable light business and feminine expressions all emphasize the close relationship between the era and clothes.

In S/S 2022, basic items prevail, and versatile shirts are non-negligible. Gigot sleeves shine brightly in S/S 2022, and create elevated and chic commute looks together with shirts and knitwear. Short cropped vests pair with gigot-sleeve shirts for new office looks. Gigot-sleeve pullovers combine with different items for varied styles. Exquisite cutouts reveal inside layered clothes. Suits pair with knitted shirts for textured looks.

Theme Design & Development for A/W 21/22 Womenswear

In the post-coronavirus era, the market reveals a conservative trend, and voluminous, dramatic silhouettes gradually become subdued and temperate. In S/S 2022, young lady style knitwear continues the S/S 2021 trend that underwear structures get more and more ready-to-wear, and will get fitted and shrunken in proportions. Fitted and cropped silhouette is mostly seen on the lifted waistline of tops (pullovers, polo shirts and vests) and high-waist bottoms. Stitches, colors, embroidery, bowknots and patterns highlight a lively and playful side of young ladies.

With consumers' admiration for traceable and public goods, fine craftsmanship shows a growing momentum. The laissez-faire of liberalism is replaced by the restraint of restrictionism. Leisure and plenty of time regain attention and offer high quality and versatility, allowing people to pursue minimalism and elegance. Yarns blend with sustainable fibers and artificial fibers to reinforce functionality. Natural landscape and architectures inspire textures, expressing fine emotions in the free life. (This design capsule gets the help from Wuxi Zhiwu Clothing Design Co. LTD.)

In S/S 2022, vigorous basic items prevail. As a complementary trans-seasonal item, vests becomes more important. They will pair with dresses and shirts, creating a casual and mixed vibe. The styling pays more attention to a languid and comfy feel, and offers more possibilities. Non-negligible decorative mesh vests and decorative vests will be key items for individuality-inspired consumers.

Modern silk scarves began in northern Europe or northern France, and were used only to prevent from coldness. In the mid-16th century, they developed into decorative accessories with changing materials. Silhouettes include diamond kerchiefs, long neckerchiefs, narrow neckerchiefs, and big kerchiefs. They can be hair bands, decorative belts and paired with hats or bags. New fashionable patterns interpret the changeable fashion.

People need natural remedies to heal themselves when facing the uncertain global environment. This theme explores production process of objects and basic elements inspired by nature, turning materials, references and colors back to tradition. Natural flaws and decorative style are celebrated. Raw colors, earth tones, animal and floral hues penetrate the design. Minimalism will surpass aesthetics, becoming a state of mind. Products, manufacturing systems and materials shall consume less resources and reduce maintenance requirements.

A/W 21/22 Theme Design & Development for Womenswear

In S/S 2022, basic items in vigorous tones keep prevailing, and suits also show various styling. Suits are mainly styled with multiple pieces, such as the styling of two same suits, or length contrast of two coats, expressing the multi-occasion styling idea. This multi-piece styling continues from A/W 21/22 to S/S 2022, so that items are more trans-seasonal and practical.

In this era when everything is changing, more and more traditional modes are challenged, and many industries realize their disadvantages and try to find their own way. Therefore, we abandon the transient mode that flows with the crowd, and underline the individualized, practical and mixed boundless mode, so as to inspire creativity. Clothing, as the reflection of reality, shows trends including long over long, short outer and long inner, clear layering, short top and long bottom, mix and match. The series of reports about S/S 2022 key words will continue.

Knitwear pays more attention to designs and cutting on the collar, cuffs, hemline. Collar draws the visual focus, quite non-negligible. In the new season collar designs are finer and more exquisite. Knitwear can also take cues from ready-to-wear collars. Based on necklines, silhouettes and decorations, this report extracts changes including tapes on the collar, customized collar panels, buttoned collars, metal decorations, floral cutouts and patterns on the collar.

From fashionistas, street snaps and brands such as Andersson Bell, Pushbutton and Open The Door, we can see trousers are key for styling. This year denim, suiting and casual fabrics are combined with high-waist trousers. And trousers become a key item for Pre-Fall 2021. Tops are tight and fitted, with high-waist trousers to well lengthen the figure.