Driven by the popularity outdoor sports, gorpcore fashion has been a mainstream. Natural world is the biggest shelter for kids where they can be completely relaxed. Mountaineering wear offers both thermal performance and practicality to allow children to be free in the outdoors. Gorpcore down jacket will be the fashion trend in Fall/Winter 22/23.

Thermal and practical outerwear is more and more important in womenswear market. More and more consumers shift their eyes to down jackets. As the essential in winter, down jacket is updated by more trendy colorways. This report will list out four important colorways and 12 key colors to inspire your design development in Fall/Winter 23/24.

The design of rope has been a trending detail for closure, decoration and functionality. The woven ropes of hood and trousers elevate the wardrobe staples. With the popularity of outdoor fashion, climbing ropes and elastic ropes are used to develop outdoor wear and casual wear. Joyful handmade ropes signal the rise of handicraft. Letter logos and colorful ropes are suitable for most markets.

The colorway of Outdoor Adventure finds inspirations from camping and hiking. The thick earthy tones are mixed with saturated brights to create a harmonious yet eye-catching palette. The hues sourced from mountains, streams and rivers reflect the longing for wonderful outdoor times.

With consumers’ rising demand for practicality, designers pay more attention to the restructuring of pocket. Mixing pretty appearances with high performance, layered pockets, 3D pockets, camera pockets, contrast pockets, fringed pockets and special-shaped flaps reflect the creativity and aesthetic of designer.

With the lifting of global lockdown, the comeback of sport matches and musical festivals leads to the revival of Going-out Fashion. The concept of 'micro vacation' has also been a trend. Retro elements such as disco, basketball, tennis and golf are the mainstreams, which turns the eyes of young consumers to nostalgic fashion and vintage fits. The on-trend American retro fashion is updated by the sporty boom. Gender-inclusive sportswear and the prevalence of retro fashion reflect the spirit and vitality of this era of freedom.

The uncertainty of the future makes consumers start to appreciate simple stuffs with a delighted mood. To find a balance in the new ecology, we need to slow down our steps and take advantage of every chance to change our lives. Redefining the value standards, positive consumers are now focusing on their own conditions(mentality, emotion, knowledge, skill). Living a balanced, moderately paced, low-fuss life is what Lagom is all about.

Not too much or too less, Lagom sources colors from the ‘balanced variations’ in intelligent living. Minimalist lines and thick hues are fused to pursue the multi-dimensional experiences. We need to slow down in the fast-tempo lifestyle to enjoy the joy in our lives. The anxiety from life and work stimulates our desire for healing. The inspirations from art, culture and senses satisfy the appetite of ‘Equilibrant Enjoyer’. Living a balanced, moderately paced, low-fuss life is what Lagom is all about.

Down jacket - the wardrobe staple in Autumn/Winter - is tended to be presented in lightweight and stylish appearances. The combinations with shirts, trenches and dresses diversify the dressing occasions of down jacket.

The latest photos of the fashion icon Bella Hadid have attracted many fashionistas. The trend led by intellectual females(Joan Didion, Fran Lebowitz and Miuccia Prada) has already swept the fashion world: Louis Vuitton’s cultured teenagers, Miu Miu’s retro preppy style and Prada’s sedate women. Nostalgic Yuppie is the theme that discovers the scholar vibe and gender-inclusive independence.

Influenced by the global background, people are willing to protect the environment and embrace the nature. Thus outdoor camping has been a trending activity in most regions. More and more fashion brands notice the trend and start a new round of outdoor style: being pretty and practical. Different from simple performance workwear, diverse patterns are added into mountaineering wear to develop stylish pieces.

The casualness and versatility of leather jacket has swept the market. The design development in this new season is greatly diversified. Baseball jacket, puff down jacket, drop-shoulder cocoon jacket, cool motorcycle jacket, futuristic racing jacket and unisex H-line are the most representative items.

Active Urban City -- The Design Development of Men's Outerwear

Driven by the trend of urban commuters and outdoor adventurers, multi-functional modular products are more and more prevalent. Comfort and practicality are the prior factors in Fall/Winter 23/24. Utility details are used to improve the appeal of all categories. Detachable parts, suspenders and packable designs broaden the dressing forms and update the outdoor products. Adjustable accessories as utility pockets and zippers fuse performance jackets with daily commute wear.

Deconstruction design still plays an important role in menswear development. In this season, deconstruction accents the structural tailoring and is also fused with different forms of patchwork for updating. Deconstruction also promotes the reusing and upcycling of materials, and endows designers with more thinking patterns. With the continuity of functional elements and pragmatism, the deconstructed designs with detachability are presented by many brands. Fine cuts and structural designs improve the styling of multiple pieces. Besides, imbalanced, asymmetric deconstruction offers more highlights to individualized consumers.

The development of men’s cardigan focuses on the crispness. Heavy-gauged stitching and hard patchwork allow knitwear to have a 3D effect. The formal lapels on knitwear create the image of elite businessman. Ornamental details, especially the use of metallic buttons, are really noteworthy.

The versatility and unique charm of denim products attracts countless consumers. Designers also consider the patterns of denim as a key point in every season. With the rise of new Chinoiserie fashion, Chinese elements are injected to develop statement denim; rhinestones are timeless in the youthful denim market; laser printing still plays an important role; ethnic motifs are modernized by an urban touch; spray-print graffiti endows denim products with offbeat visual effects.

The avant-garde street fashion brought by leather is welcoming among young consumers. The delicate and practical details of leather jacket are also noteworthy. Cut-out details reveal feminine curves; fishbone structure cinches the waist in a novelty yet classical way; straps improve the practicality; zipped details diversify the structure of leather clothing; multi-material patchwork injects freshness into jackets.

Soft tactility is a popular direction in Autumn/Winter, offering visual highlights in more dimensions. Toothbrush embroidery, 3D terry embroidery, applique, embossed foam printing and flocking are the noteworthy crafts. These simple yet also sophisticated techniques allow A/W apparels to be warmer and more stylish.

The detail and craft of men’s leather pay attention to practical functionality and the sense of fashion. The finishing on surface can well meet the requirements. Fine hollows greatly enrich the quality of leather; 3D embossing is highly ornamental and recognizable; spray printing elevates the sense of fashion of jacket; stitched effects endow leather jackets with more details; fancy quilting interprets a practical fashion language.

This report focuses on the patchwork of polar fleece products. Practical, creative patchwork enriches the visual effect and improves the quality. Printed patchwork elevates the visual experience of basic; granular differences update the expression of material; knitted patchwork shows subtle detail changes; color blocking provides more possibilities to dressing.