Retro Time -- The Design Development of Womenswear

Teenager has been an undeniable force in the basketball culture. This healthy and vibrant sport is rather welcoming among the youth, and young consumers are also keeping their eyes on jersey and sneakers. Driven by the influence of NBA stars on and off the court, the basketball culture in China is also changing. More and more trendy elements are injected to release great energy. Crossover collaborations and cultural transmissions lead basketball into the fashion world.

The lively Deep Teal is suitable for natural and digital palettes. As an attractive color in A/W 23/24, Deep Teal can be presented in different collections and themes. The application on sophisticated streetwear makes us think of the ‘80s sport elements and also keeps the modern digitalization. This eye-catching and versatile green hue can be both used in large scales and in details.

The Korean kidswear designer brand BEBE DE PINO and Bemont both choice rabbit as their major pattern element in this season. The playing rabbits in amusement park attract children and parents. The March Hare in ‘Alice in Wonderland’ brings inspirations. The use of brighter colors shows more lovely and eye-catching patterns.

Technology carries people’s fantastic imaginations of the future, which are always presented in the form of digital lights and acid colors. Along with the long-term development, people finally entered into the metaverse and discovered the digital symbiosis of ecology, life and emotion. The interaction between human technology and ecological system introduces weird digital lights into bionic plants. The scanning of mix media leads young consumers to a futuristic, fantasy space.

Animism -- The Design Development of Menswear

2022 World Cup will take place in Qatar. It is held in Asia for the second time in 20 years after the Japan-Korea World Cup. Sports fans are talking about the topics on football and also paying attention to clothes. The fusion of football and fashion is presented in many lifestyle collections. Vintage jerseys, classic polo shirts, jackets and pull-over shirts are all updated by fashion elements.

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Poly-viscose TR fabric is important to the development of urban women’s suits. TR fabrics present great resilient, crispness and powerful light fastness, acidic/alkali resistance and anti-UV performance. For office ladies and urban beauties, suit and suit jacket are the must-haves in daily lives. This report focuses on the appearance and texture of TR fabrics. Fineness, check and stripe are the three main trending points.

Jacquard has the most enriched and diversified textures among fabrics. The jacquard fabrics in S/S 2023 present bright colors, abundant patterns, and diverse materials. For the development of womenswear, embossed jacquard, two-tone jacquard, and linear jacquard will be the three directions in the new season.

This report displays cute girls’ dresses with heart elements for reference.

Dinosaur is boys’ favourite pattern element. This report combines the products of Paul Smith with POP Fashion’s design sketches to inspire your design development.

Inspired by the yarns, stitching, details, and silhouettes of the fashion house Chanel, designers have developed younger knitwear for women. Stitched stripes and fancy yarns present sophisticated details. Crop, dress, and set are the key items for Chanel-inspired design.

The Korean kidswear label Limitedoudou selects fuzzy touch to develop cute clothing. Curvy lines form vibrant animal patterns for kids’ outerwear and sets. This report collects patterns with a fuzzy touch to inspire design development.

In the post-epidemic era, golf has been popularized to be a prevalent sport activity. As a sport which pays great attention to dressing etiquette, players want to be professional and elegant in the golf course. This report offers inspirations and ideas about the dressing of golf set.

Flowers that symbolize wonderfulness and hope are paired with uplifting slogans and phrases to form positive positioning patterns. This report collects on-trend letter patterns to inspired design development.

Mixing western aesthetics with offbeat Deed spirits, pioneering designers build a bridge between surrealism with mysticism through weird and ridiculous expressions. All the abstract existences are strange yet charming. The consumers of Deed are defined to be strange, niche, and avant-garde. Knitted & gauze fabrics, PVC & translucent fabrics, lustrous fabrics, and jacquard & embossed fabrics are the major directions. Lightweight, comfort, and lustrous textures are the developing points for fabrics. Bodysuits, shirts, trousers, outerwear, and suits are the items to watch.

Flame Orange is the core color for A/W 22/23. Inspired by the campaign of Bottega Veneta, auspicious orange was joined by a green hue to present a festive mood. The use on lustrous leather, mohair knit, and soft blend reflects delicate and luxurious textures. Knitwear, leather coat, and overcoat are the products to watch.

Saturated floral print has been a trend in the S/S girls’ wear market. The bright florals on dress hems create an uplifting atmosphere.

Along with the rising of Asian economics, Asian culture has also become an important force in the world. Chinoiserie flower will trend upward in S/S 2023. Classic Chinese elements are joined by fresh and elegant tones to present poetic pictures.

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 in 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 re-interprets the highlights of that classic, golden age.