COSMOS expresses its optimism about future. The fashion industry has never as technological as now. The sci-fi aesthetic began with exploration of space by humans in the middle of the last century. The exploration of material technology is no longer conceptual, but practical and artistic. Apparels carry designers’ desire for futuristic creation. Integrating swing, programming and induction technology, streamlined shapes and fluid hi-tech materials outline the imagination toward the future space, and describe a parallel universe that tends to be supernatural, comprehensive and pioneering.

September 2022 -- The Industry Insight of Womenswear

This report about woolen products focuses on pragmatism to adapt the changing lifestyles. The daily and practical silhouettes of jacket and coat match the lifestyle of modern women. Chic crewneck jacket underlines women’s temperament; retro cropped jacket displays the beauty of body curves; belted overcoat is casual and laid-back.

Although the birth rate has continued to decline in recent years, China's infant & child market is still growing with the increase of per capita disposable income and spending power. The scale of infant & child market in China reached 3459.1 billion yuan in 2021. According to the prediction of relative organization, the scale will be expanded to 4679.7 billion yuan in 2025.

Silhouette is still the key to developing knitwear in A/W 23/24. Middle-length vest extends the shoulders and presents casualness; popular undershirts are joined by feminine tailoring and delicate accessories to improve the charm; the special silhouette of curvy pullover covers the body defects on arms and buttocks, while the use of pale colors is rather graceful; the stitching of cardigan is diversified; functional jackets pay more attention to heaviness and patchwork; minimalist knitted dresses are more suitable for office ladies.

This report collects the latest news of luxury brands in February. The information includes art exhibitions, pop-up stores, and brand promotion.

This report collects the latest news of luxury brands in January, including artistic exhibitions, pop-up stores, and brand promotions.

S/S 2023 Keywords of Art & Culture digs into the connection between China and hot international topics from multiple dimensions. Metaverse, Reading Economy, Sensory Approach, Marine Ecology, City Expression, Survival Exploration, Mysticism, and Cultural Relics are selected to be the eight keywords. In the post-epidemic era, the crisis of daily ecological environment has been the normal, which causes influence on economy, education, politics, consumption, health, and even the concept of information. Digital technology and revived ecology are developed toward two separated directions to deal with the unknown crises. This report will explore the developing direction of art and culture through artistic ideology, knowledge economy, ecological environment, history & culture, and digital technology.

Fashion Insight of Metaverse

The theme Multifaceted Player conveys that these unconventional cross-border people desire for a carefree and unlimited lifestyle in this diversified background. They are always switching between different characters and scenes and enjoying the fun of being a multifaceted player. The fashion world is also trying to be break the restraint of design to meet consumers’ need of multidimensional symbiosis.

Retro Time conveys the spiritual expression of Gen Z consumers' nostalgic emotions and awakens the memory of the golden age via scene replays. Discovering the oasis that we desire for, an escapist journey is started the high summer. With the use of joyous tones, new elements are joined by the old to present a retro vacation style. Retro Time hopes to create a relaxing and carefree mini-vacation atmosphere for the busy teenagers in city. A self-healing summer rhapsody reminds us of the passion and romance in summer, and reinterprets the highlights of that classic, golden age.

With the rising awareness of environmental protection, practicality and versatility have been the main standards for selecting denim products. Trans-seasonal denim outerwear better meets consumers' needs. Wide-shoulder vest can not only beautify the shoulder lines, but is also convenient for layering; cropped boxy jacket and motor jacket lengthen the body proportion; classic shirt-style jacket can be worn as outer layer and midlayer; the splicing of heterogeneous sleeves provides structural changes and stronger personality.

Just like signing a Faustian contract, technology and machines take people to a virtual addictive mirror. They are controlled and defined unconsciously. People are immersed in the unreal sensory stimulation in the virtual world, and they make contracts for infinite scientific power. With the clear differentiation of human's society, there come a small group of people who insist to themselves and celebrate excessively avant-garde fashion. More pioneering brands and experimental designs are shown to encourage people to get rid of the restrictions of deeds.

2023 White Paper on Trend

The era of quality and leisure stimulates consumers' longing for comfort and safety. Durable and stylish denim has been the first choice to reform the wardrobe. The clothing collocation of denim in S/S 2023 is tend be more comfortable and natural, which also exudes a Korean accent. Basic and versatile items in refreshing and healing colors are paired to complete the look of good girls, and we call this look "universal Korean style".

In the post-epidemic era, the entire world is waiting for the awakening of design concept in China. Cultural confidence and consumption upgradation inject powerful aesthetic energy, which leads to the birth of a healthy, positive and sustainable design ecology. Wabi-sabi aesthetics neglect the current consumerism. Every ancient, shabby and even destroyed thing has it own story. We should empty and purify our souls to accept and watch this world from a new perspective.

As carbon neutrality and emission peak are raised as the target, apparel enterprises are having stronger awareness of environmental protection. Since every process in the long industrial chain and complicated production chain may cause pollution, green and eco-friendly production is rather important to these enterprises. In order to actively respond to the target of China government, textile and apparel industry leads the promotion of zero carbon on an industrial level.

The economic development model that reuses the materials has already been a mainstream on a global scale. The strengthened sustainable concept gave the birth to a new aesthetic need. Restraining the desire and appreciating the trace of time, the original textures and forms of materials are remained to realize the timelessness.

With the popularity and promotion of surfing, people start to enjoy the fun between sky and sea. Warm colors are extracted from the womenswear runways this season to develop the color of swimsuit and create multi-occasional styling. Decorative bright colors strengthen the modern accent, and Delphinium Blue(PANTONE 16-4519TPG) injects calmness into this palette.

With the rise of economic condition, the system of cycling has been gradually completed. Combining exercising with outdoor activity, riding bicycles explores new scenes and also needs professional clothing. Fabrics follow the fashion trend and attempt novel or sustainable products to upgrade the cycling suit. The S/S 2023 cycling suit is presented in a more stylish and professional appearance.

Young lady style with a big audience often uses complex decorations in design. Lace/gauze dress and jacquard outerwear are the noteworthy points in autumn and winter. This report will demonstrate how those designer brands group items together through the introduction of gigot-sleeve top with shirred dress, multi-layer cocoon puffa jacket, cropped outerwear with pencil skirt, dress with knitwear and jacquard coat with gauze skirt.