The theme "Refuse of Soul" encourages urban elites to create "luxurious" "leisure time" in the face of being forced into a fast-paced and busy state of life, to allocate their interests and hobbies to weave a piece of peace of mind for themselves - building a habitat for the soul. In this construction process, we use nature to bring peace and tranquility to the soul, and use the wisdom of returning to the original truth - nature - as a way to place our hearts, ask them questions, and coexist with them. The theme draws inspiration from the leisurely and elegant interests outside of busy life, adhering to the concept of humanistic naturalism, exploring the style of "elegance and luxury" - maintaining a relaxed sense of leisure in exquisite attention to details.

In this era dominated by self-emotion-driven behavior, people have been balancing their relationship between the world and their own selves, steadfastly guarding their souls amidst the tide of time. In doing so, they achieve a subtle balance of being fashionable yet not eccentric, like gentlemen seeking to break the rules, continuously realizing self-flow and innovation in the "container" of the larger environment, and creating a spiritual abode for an emerging concept of elegance. Irrelevant ornaments are eliminated, leaving only concise and powerful self-expression and a delicately sculpted sense of beauty.

Drawing on the concept of reclusive living in Chinese mountains and forests, catering to the spiritual and material needs of today's consumers, we integrate Eastern spiritual values such as herbal medicine, nature, and harmony between man and nature into the Chinese utopian concept. We harness the power of cultural heritage, celebrate the charm of traditional culture, and express the new Eastern aesthetics through profound cultural accumulation.

In the pattern design of 23/24 autumn-winter men's fashion, floral patterns have become an extremely important design highlight. They not only bring a romantic and elegant atmosphere to men's clothing but also showcase a gentlemanly and refined taste and style. Exquisite hand-drawn floral clusters, floral geometry, and floral reflection themes are the core content of this report, combining with popular pattern design techniques. This innovative design boldly breaks through the limitations of traditional men's clothing and demonstrates a brave, assertive personality, and a fashionable attitude.

The cold colors of the urban environment, gray-toned buildings, fast-moving subways, and crowded strangers are a portrait of urban commuters' exhaustion, as if their souls have been numbed and devoid of vitality. This topic mainly explores the color matching trends for the 24/25 autumn and winter seasons, with office workers as the main consumer group, emphasizing the importance of the five senses to future consumption. It also uses irony to encourage and empathize with the pressures of contemporary workplaces. As consumers continue to speak out in the digital age, it is expected that "resistance culture" will become stronger in the next 5-10 years, redefining the value of life and turning towards a slow and minimalist consumption that emphasizes durability, protection, and functionality.

The Spring/Summer 2024 colors have been influenced by the trend towards natural and healthy living, making the healing power of colors particularly important, with a focus on low-saturation and medium-brightness colors. This report analyzes the color trends in woolen fabrics from the perspective of ready-to-wear, including coarse woolen fabrics, fine woolen fabrics, knitted woolen fabrics, and TR woolen-like fabrics.

Letter element is a must-have part of the graphic design of menswear. The written languages enrich the color layers and express the fashion attitude of young generation.

Old Money is an aesthetic based around a wealthy, classic style. Old Money refers to people who have inherited their wealth instead of working for it. Wearing and patterns in the style of Old Money are attracting consumers. Classic houndstooth, unisex tartan and Glen plaid explore the fashion design of Old Money Aesthetic.

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.

Worsted fabric is an important category for business menswear. Based on the in-depth researches of POP Fashion, worsted fabrics combine lightweight, glossy and smooth textures with saturated colors and embellishments to satisfy the need for practicality and meet the delicate retro trend.

The versatility and unique charm of denim attracts countless consumers. Pattern crafts can improve the appeal of products. Different embroidery skills endow denim with personality; patches and labels exude a causal touch; distressed textures and laser fading express the exclusive charm of denim; modern rhinestones make luxury streetwear.

Woolen fabrics are fabrics made of wool or wool blended with other fibers. The soft and warm touch plays a dominating role in winter fashion. A/W 23/24 woolen fabrics are tended to have soft tactility, delicate textures and vibrant colors. Based on the unique textures and tactility of woven woolen fabrics, this report focuses on the A/W 23/24 color trends and recommends thick colors and related applications.

Breathable, moisture-wicking cotton-linen fabrics provide comfortable and cooling experiences in Spring/Summer. The anti-bacterial performance and unique textures of linen present high fashion value. This report focuses on the colorway of cotton-linen fabrics in S/S 2023. Based on the styles and textures of cotton-linen fabric, we figure out the different color needs. The elegant misty tones give vitality and hope to wearers.

Blend Boundary delivers the Natural Epiphany’s pursuit of digitalized nature. Consumers are trying to explore the Bionic Scenes through Cross Dimension View. The mega theme advocates that urban people should chase for an ageless, avant-garde carbon-fashion experience. Nature-sourced hues are blended with digital luster to satisfy consumers’ appetite for the symbiosis of nature and technology. 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.

Woolen fabric plays a big role in the Fall/Winter development. The rarity of material leads to the high costs. For business menswear, British wools pay more attention to the techniques, while Italian manufacturers keep their eyes on advanced colorways and textures. This report will dig into the materials, structures and surfaces of woolen fabrics to introduce the developing trend in Fall/Winter 23/24.

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.

Animism -- The Design Development of Menswear

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.

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.

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.

Animism draws color inspiration from all the living beings in the natural world. Everything is growing wildly for revival. From the very beginning of a day, the color shift in the sky chants the most beautiful rhyme; the charming landscapes in the spring reflect the purest hues; inspired by our daily lives, things are fused as one to provide great liveliness.