Applique is the core to interpret layered patterns. Logos & icons, fuzzy appliques, letter expressions, collage and 3D decorations are the five directions. The rich visual layers expand the possibility of fashion development.

Sun Protection becomes a hot topic in recent years. Physical gear as sun-protective mask and body protection leads the fashion trend. Detachable design, adjustable drawstring, packable design and 3D pocket combine functionality with fashion and meet the needs of young consumer.

Our industry insight for menswear in December, 2022 collected important events, innovative brands and products in the industry to foresee the market trending.

With the rising consumption requirements of the young generation, the market of sun-protective clothing welcomes a new opportunity. The Fabric & Accessory Group of POP Fashion analyzes the fabric trend for women’s & girls’ sun-protective clothing. Lightweight translucence and fashion gloss are the two recommended developing directions.

Influenced by the positive markets and the aesthetics of social media, we can feel the rise of youthful brights. Mood-boasting saturated colors are extremely important to sun-protective clothes. These unlimited colorways bring energy and modern styles.

Jacket is an important trans-seasonal item in S/S 2024. The liveliness of jacket is presented by more fashionable languages. This report on silhouette trend introduces Korean styles and preppy styles. Stylish baseball jacket, navy collar preppy jacket, casual shirt jacket, loose pull-on jacket, cropped jacket and long outdoor jacket are the six major directions.

The people with similar lifestyles, hobbies and values always have common cultural and artistic preferences. The lifestyles and values of youths are changing along with the social revolution and urbanization. In the past decades, groups of young people have been entering into cities to create urban tribes. These people who have a creative mindset try new things and discover new lifestyles.

The restart of travelling and the rising concepts of “Time Billionaire” uplift the way of vacation, and give inspiration to a reversed holiday that has no plans. We dominate the time with ease and explore the pure charm of journey. The immersive vacation satisfies the appetite for the new ‘migrant’ tourism. The healing and hopeful spectrum of sunset is fused with practicality, outdoor and midsummer gardening. The fluid lifestyles allow us to spend more time on travel, and stimulate a journey of imagination.

Korean-style Sporty -- The Item Design Development of Kids' Jacket

The rise of outdoor sports and mountaineering lifestyle prompts the trend of men’s active jackets. According to the in-depth researches on men’s and boys’ active jackets, printed fabrics are trending upward, especially digital smudges and classic outdoor camous.

According to the forward-looking trend reports of POP Fashion, the wind of nature and sophistication will blow in S/S 2024. With the changes of season and fashion trend, chemical fiber suiting welcomes a new chapter. Glossy surface and faux natural fibers are the major directions. This report will introduce the three biggest categories of women’s suiting: Fashion Blend, Classic Chemical Fiber and Luxury Gloss.

Nylon is the most useful synthetic material with applications varying from daily life activities to industries. It is a plastic which can be drawn into fibres or moulded into daily products for making amenities. The material trend report is divided into two parts, and this part will introduce you the latest products and technologies of the well-known companies, AQUAFIL, DOMO and UNITIKA.

Skateboarding made its debut appearance at the Summer Olympics in 2021 in Tokyo, Japan. This minority street culture has been changed into a mainstream. The fusion with musics and arts presents the strong inclusiveness and creativity.

Nylon is the most useful synthetic material with applications varying from daily life activities to industries. It is a plastic which can be drawn into fibres or moulded into daily products for making amenities. The material trend report is divided into two parts, and this part will introduce you the latest products and technologies of the well-known companies, NILIT and CORDURA.

Sporty American styles are attracting young consumers. The highly inclusive style is suitable for all genders. American ivy style is both athletic and preppy. Sweaters and shirts are the main items of this casual and retro style.

Travelling to the universe has been a dream of human beings for over thousands of years. Our explorations and contribution are the marks of this era. The mysterious, vast and charming space is attracting people. This universe-themed pattern report discovers the unknown in a brand-new way.

Down jacket is a staple in Fall/Winter and shows a practical trend. Lightweight shirt can be worn as the outerlayer in autumn and also the middle layer in winter; pull-on down jacket is really thermal and casual; two-piece down jacket offers both practicality and dressing layers; baseball jacket is classic and versatile; down vest is presented through looser fits; voluminous padded coat is still the key item in winter, and the monochromatic design is all-matching; functional down jacket is welcoming in boyswear market; cropped jacket is updated by chic appearances.

Distinctive patches, exquisite embroidery and playful silicone labels express youngsters’ desire for joy and the rebellious attitude; 3D decorations and cool accessories enrich the visual layers and offer more possibilities.

The combination of pragmatism and futurism puts parkas together with high-end fur. More details and functions are added into clothing to make casual, practical items. Large turn-down collars shape the silhouette and highlight the material conflict; mock layers present the sense of design and detachability; the striking fancy lining reveals a unique design language.

According to the forward-looking trends of POP Fashion, down jackets will continue the digital gloss in S/S 2024 and pursue uneven patterns. The fabric & accessory researching team of POP Fashion makes a systematic trend analysis on the fabric of down jacket and releases trend reports about crafts. Embossed fabrics feature the gloss and cotton-like surface. This report will introduce the embossing on single-layer fabrics and double-layer fabrics.

'Man is the measure of all things.’ Because of the long-term lockdown, people have more time to think about the meaning of their existence, and feel the surrounding changes. Abnormal natural environment, matrix interference and unknown creatures are exposed in the public, which let us think about whether the world really exists. The revival of digital culture presents infinite possibilities and affects the real world.