There is an inseparable connection between architecture, fashion, and the human body. In recent times, architecture and space have played an increasingly important role in fashion design and marketing. Fashion brands and designers use architectural spaces to showcase their cultural values. The theme "Spatio-Temporal Circle" represents the aesthetics of space and architecture, the fusion of culture and history, and also reflects deeper philosophical thinking. It prompts us to contemplate the concept of time, the relationship between the body and space, and the multidimensionality of fashion. It even stimulates the audience to engage in profound reflections on fashion, society, history, and culture, thereby establishing a strong cultural value for the brand and expanding its influence.

In today's fast-paced life, the concept of "wandering adventures" offers a unique way of traveling that focuses on returning to the essence of life and seeking a balance between our inner and outer selves during the journey of life. This beauty is understated and tranquil, contrasting with the dynamic beauty that arises during the journey itself. It emphasizes exploring our true nature, pursuing inner balance, and fostering personal growth. It involves accepting the ebb and flow of life, reevaluating our relationship with life and others, and ultimately embracing a more fulfilling and enriching lifestyle. It emphasizes a shared concern for both reason and emotions, leading to a life filled with a rich sense of quality.

Epic Retrospect pays tribute to the golden peaks of various cultures and eras, leading viewers into the long corridors of history. In recent years, fashion has become a form of entertainment, and new luxury consumers emulate the star halo created by designers. Through marketing tools, products are endlessly presented in a fashion era dominated by gimmicks, which coincidentally obscures the essence of fashion, namely tailoring, volume, and silhouette. Epic Retrospect reproduces the elegant and refined aesthetic, combining contemporary culture to create a sense of ancient and modern interweaving.

Repeated uncertainties accelerate the economic recession, however, the fashion industry is a durable consumer goods industry under direct affect. For Fall/Winter 2023, we expected for the symbiosis of natural beings and discovered a balanced survival pattern in the adversity. China was predicted to be a dark horse that would incubate the fashion. All the industries have expressed their vision about the future, including digital supply chain, the strategies that transform the shopping demand, the attitude toward lifestyles and IDEA marketing. We advocate to seize the chance to enter into the new fashion era, initiate changes from within, and embrace the Web3.0.

The mindset of Blend Boundary provides a new mode of getting along with the natural laws: pursuing scientific creations as nurturing the nature at the same time. The theme explores the beauty of creation with an experimental spirit. The visual differences and impact of different media blur the boundaries between nature and city. The fabric development of Blend Boundary focuses on texture carving, ottoman stitch and Chanel inspire. Texture carving opts for yarns with different counts to show a relief effect; the 3D ottoman stitches bring visual impact and enriched textures; Chanel-inspired fabrics pair heavy-gauged and medium-gauged stitches with melange yarns to express urban women’s maturity and their extreme pursuit of life.

Lace is a representative fabric for womenswear to exude an elegant and noble temperament. Spring/Summer 2024 lace fabrics focus on lightness & softness, precise 3D effect and orderly aesthetics. Linear patterns present the lightness of lace through warp-knitting jacquard and mesh embroidery. The combination with printing creates a sleek visual effect. Precise embroideries with three-dimensional ropes develop sophisticated water soluble lace and 3D embroidered lace. Orderly motifs and openwork form visual conflicts.

The cover of Vogue Taiwan presents 100% polluted water and daily trashes to arouse our love for this planet. Environmental pollution is a challenging, controversial but inevitable topic in the fashion industry. In the abandoned and polluted space, the future and the past coexist in the present moment. Depressive darks and fresh pastels, modern and ancient, abstract bionic textures and plant prints, all these conflicts form a brand-new decadent aesthetic and reflect the worries about the uncertain future world.

New Chinoiserie is originated from the Chinese culture, which carries the classic and also makes revolution. The core of Hermit captures the essence of New Chinoiserie and discovers the idea of Daoism through tranquil colors. The tender and clean palette is infused with lively traditional colors to reflect the elegance of understated Chinese-style dressing.

Animism -- The Design Development of Womenswear

Playful mash-up, casual naturalism and urban retro are the positions of Animism womenswear. Fine accessories are integrated into haute couture to interpret the concept of advanced basic. Worsted twill, lustrous satin, high-density cotton-linen and creative textures are the main fabrics to develop versatile basics as trench coat, dress, pants and tops.

The colors of Natural Spectrum come from Mysticism. Natural lights can be either healing or punchy in different situations and times. Interstellar elements are mainly presented on outdoor performance wear, while natural, ethereal colors develop fairy sophisticated womenswear. Brighter warms are injected into the fresh palette to show the positive mood of summer, endowing urban people with a comfortable, immersive experience.

The clean Ocean Wave is sourced from the natural power. The changing, rolling ripples also reflect the healing color of sky, which allows urban people to enjoy the pleasant of nature. Ocean Wave is applied as the main tone to explore the diversity and practicality of color. The transparent and lustrous textures will bring different presentations.

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.

Algiers Blue is sourced from the stream water in remote mountains. The ecological experiments of the artist Bianca Bondi call attention to the vulnerability of ecosystems and underline the importance of ecology to human’s longevity. Algiers Blue is chosen as the main tone for minimalist outerwear and casual businesswear. The changes on material and silhouette can rejuvenate the color. Algiers Blue stands out from the depressive winter palette and brings a cooling and smart atmosphere.

The core color in A/W 22/23, Mellow Yellow is sourced from the natural world. Inspired by chalky minerals, cotton-linen, and soft chiffon, the hue of Mellow Yellow accents the textures and exudes an understated yet high-class quality. Suitable fabrics: leather, worsted, woolen Relevant for: knitwear, leather coat, overcoat

The key color in A/W 22/23 – Golden Nugget is sourced from the nuggets in the winter sunshine. This warm and casual hue uplifts the moods and soothes people’s mind. Try wools, worsteds, and knits to develop overcoats, suits, long jackets, knitwear, and trousers, injecting warmth into the winter.

The colors in the theme Animism are sourced from the nature. The minimalist and gentle spectrum soothes the mentality. Vegetarians who pursue the zero-carbon lifestyle explore the beauty of nature in an experimental spirit and advocate the multi-domain circulatory system. They are chasing for F.I.R.E.(Financial Independence & Retire Early) and balanced Ayurveda. They are artistic wanderers, who consume in the art scenes with an identity of VIC. Culture, experience, and value are their favourite targets for investment. Pursuing tactility and durability, joyous sense of humor and sensitiveness break the conventions of art, fashion, and life.

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.

The richness and diversity of geometric pattern is the secret for this timeless classic. The changes of geometric shapes create different styles of patterns. Even simple colors are available to meet the needs of a wide range of consumers.

Revived economy and security bring rhythmic and positive natural colors back. Balanced dynamic, peaceful color atmosphere and high saturation express the pure hopeful light in our real life. A sensitive emotion is also exuded in this modern artistic vibe. The colors of A/W 22/23 Winter Dawn focus on the natural tonality. The higher saturation motivates the spirit and conveys the pursuit of wonderful life.