This report focuses on the diversity of denim details. Fresh ornaments, minimalist metals, luxurious rhinestones, decorative appliques and special hardware are under constant reformation, injecting creativity and fashion elements into denim products.

Epidemic shifts people’s health concepts. In recent years, workout has been the trend. People are enjoying the fun of running and showing appetite for relative gear. Active consumers want to purchase high-performance and durable clothing. All-over reflective print updates weatherproof jackets. For all sportswear markets, protective hoodies, thermal jackets and two-in-one shorts are the ideal products for winter exercising.

The detail designs of men’s trousers always determine the style direction and key points. The crafts in detail endow basic products with amazing visual designs. In this season, various kinds of pockets are applied on men’s trousers to bring practicality; double waistbands are more delicate and individualized; ingenious zipper details expand the dressing possibilities; curvy segmentation shows visual conflicts; besides, adjustable tabs are fastened by buckles and buttons.

To satisfy consumers’ appetite for clothes matching in spring and summer, the development of trousers has been more and more important. Classic gathered tapers, wide floor-length trousers, fitting ankle-tied trousers, loose straight trousers, and cargo pants are the five directions to develop comfortable commutewear for urban males.

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.

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.

Track pants draw inspiration from ready-to-wear and outdoor wear to update the waistband details. The use of ropes, elastic rubbers, and performance accessories elevates the practicality. Jumping out of the field of sports, boxers’ waistband and paperbag waistband inject fashionable elements into track pants and jogging pants.

The S/S 2023 color scheme of Multifaceted Player is constituted by eye-catching and saturated brights. Inspired by Baku Takahashi’s glass artworks and Kathryn MacNaughton’s abstract paintings, fresh and impactive colors convey the positive and borderless spirits of Multifaceted Player. Classic, active reds and oranges are joined by pink for more vitality; saturated green is also added to renew the palette. This theme is divided into four palettes: Retro Dynamic(Red), Urban Outdoor(Brown), Industrial Future(White & Green), and Working Leisure(Pink).

The palette of this theme is inspired by the sea elements. In S/S, everything is reviving, and people desire for enjoying the carefree time at seaside after the long-time lockdown. Blue Turquoise(PANTONE 15-5217 TPG) is taken as the main tone for kidswear. Girlswear selects Rose of Sharon(PANTONE 17-1635 TPG) and Peach Parfait(PANTONE 14-1219 TPG) for a sweet approach; while boyswear is complemented by Samoan Sun(PANTONE 14-0851 TPG) and Real Teal(PANTONE 18-4018 TPG) to exude a sunny and positive atmosphere.

Metaverse, the ultimate ideology of internet, bridges the spirits and continues human’s dimensional utopia from a diverse perspective. People desire for a sympathy mind from the others, but they can not run away from Tower of Babel’s curse in the end. The contradictory builds an uncrossable wall between people, yet Metaverse provides us with a possibility to think on the opposite side and understand this uncontinuity from another visual dimension, which breaks the boundary between virtual fashion and the real one.

The theme Somewhere gets inspiration from wonderful scenes. People have been limited from vacation, party, and outdoor dining for a long time under the epidemic. To satisfy the desire and expectation, these wonderful scenes are delivered to people in a concrete way, making dreams come true. Embracing nature and touching the newborn freely, everywhere you go is a trip.

As an important element for clothing, pockets break the original functionality and present diversity and decoration. With the extension of techwear, workwear, and practicalism, pocket design has been the center to satisfy consumers changing aesthetic and requirements. Decorative accessories are added to pockets more and more often; modular multi-pocket design with practical outdoor features has been shown this season. Layered design that strengthens the layers of pocket is presented by diversified forms. Besides, special-shape patch pockets and enlarged placement details will also be a unique direction for design.

With the rising of comfortable and retro styles, classic cargo pants have also led a revolution. The outstanding versatility has attracted a wide range of young consumers, which becomes a must-have item for both smart casual markets and streetwear markets. Workwear elements are integrated into loose trousers to create a chic yet laid-back street fashion; knee-length cargo pants will also be an important direction; low-key and practical slim trousers remain prevalent; classic versatile ankle-tied trousers and straight trousers are worth developing.

The versatility and unique charm of denim products has attracted countless consumers, and the detail design of denim is a noteworthy point for designers in every season. Patchwork blocks combine different colors and textures together to draw the eyes of those consumers who want to express individuality. Edges are also broken to present worn-out effects. The unique glossy coating endows denim with more expressions, and stitched decorations maintain the popularity. Notably, distressed process, the endless topic for denim, is shown in more innovative ways.

Detail design always plays an important role in men's trousers. With the popularity of comfortable and practical styles in the market, men's trousers have taken functionality as the center. The use of zipper this season mainly focuses on the practicality and allows trousers to have more ways of deconstruction. Adjustable leg and slit designs bring individuality. Besides, half-detachable pocket and splicing also inject more newness.

Every one has his own way of exploration to the distant place, and some people love walking on foot. A depressive yet lively journey to the Gobi desert and oasis starts an amazing and primitive exploration of north-western culture. Modern naturalists try to surpass themselves and release instinct to the wild to adhere to the adventurous spirit.

After a long time of silence, we welcome a new round of self awakening in A/W 22/23. Neutral brown tone plays an important role in this theme. Active high-saturation red, green, yellow and blue are used as the secondary color to realize the awakening of senses. Linear patterns and geometric color blocks complete the minimalist style.

The market of core sportswear is changing and young consumers are also pursuing fashionable and multi-functional items. The boundaries between outdoor, fashion and commuting are blurred to elevate the design of multi-scene dressing. As a key item, shorts combine functionality with outdoor elements to show both practicality and fashion. Thigh-length silhouette endows trousers with more possibilities and provides more choices for young consumers.

Popular ecologic nature and romantic garden renew this kind of patterns. In this new season, animal textures once again inspire the pattern design. Simplified hand-drawing makes the printing more delicate, and minimalist checks are grouped with eye-catching bright colors to update the classics and presents individuality. Smudged watercolor and letter modules subvert the past visual senses and artistic concept, which inspires the new design of pattern and printing.

The waist design of womenswear has been deeply emphasized by designers. Various waist styles bring an intense feeling of design crafts and practicality. Sport elements are added into modernized trousers to create a futuristic styling and update the commuting wear. The crinkled effect of paper bag is combined with delicate tops to exude the charming gracefulness of women, while double-waist design is more delicate and high-class. Besides, the fold-over design enriches the layer of waist and present the attractive waist line.

Free, a word with infinite energy, gives people the prepared tension. New-emerging fashion we-medias and arts force the young generation to accept information constantly and try to look for their real-selves. Influenced by pioneering fashion culture, the dress of children is guided by the aesthetic of their parents. And Freed is more important to the fashion looks of teenagers. The core of this theme, Genderless Fashion is more likely to be accepted by young fashionistas. Loose outfits, plain materials, internet IP and crossover collaboration allow Freed to lead the fashion trend.