With the popularity of comfortable design, the convenient loose silhouette is more common. S/S 2022 girls' wear silhouettes use pastels to update the gender-free overalls, showing both directness and sweetness. Broad-shoulder sleeveless T-shirt strengthens the shoulder silhouette and underlines the stiff effect. Creative pleated skirt and high-waist shorts inject vitality into the summer days. Long-sleeve anorak and dynamic cuffed trousers create a minimalist and comfortable casual keynote.

The swanky youth of this new era are growing up in the global information explosion environment. And the cultural conflicts between East and West promote the development of various community cultures. They use the fearless attitude of extreme youth to present the classic charm of street culture. Art forms like graffiti, skateboarding and rap are just like their mother tongue and become the manifestos of self-expression. Swanky youth use their fashion fetish to demonstrate the endless possibilities of wild growing and break the gender border to create a new scene of gender fluidity. Vintage faded knit fabric interprets the fearless color of youth. Retro stripe-check fabric salutes to the street culture. Coated nylon and protective cotton blend fabric protect the free and reckless youth through the comfortable functionality.

With the uprising of comfortable and practical style, the loose silhouette has become the direction of men's trousers. And the classic cargo pants will lead to a new fashion, attracting wider young consumers through their outstanding versatility and becoming the essential item of fashionable leisure clothes and street clothing markets. The neat detailed surface and flat 2D pockets make the straight cargo pants more advanced. Cargo pants also pay attention to the innovative design of 3D pockets. The voluminous design maintains the comfort of workwear and develops toward the more comfortable direction, searching for the creative integration of daily comfortable style and functional practicality.

Along with the continuous progress of our society, people are having a rising recognition of environment and health. More eco-friendly and multi-functional fabrics have been the core of S/S 2022 knitted trousers. Natural plant fibers and recycled fibers, such as EVO fibers, Tencel, isatis fibers and regenerated cellulose fibers, can be used to create durable knitted fabrics, which are functional, protective, comfortable and eco-friendly, and skin-friendly, fashionable street dark avant-garde trousers. This report reveals the key fabric trend for men's knitted trousers in S/S 2022 through introduction of EVO terry fabric, double-faced plain knitted fabric, anti-bacteria elastic terry fabric and viscose linen-like knitted fabric.

Practicality and functionality is the key point of S/S 2022 trousers design. The adjustable design which leaves growth space for kids is essential this season. Detachable designs put emphasis on practicality and functionality with various visual feelings. Retro is still the key trend, retro gym shorts and A-type breeches which can be worn in multiple occasions and seasons become fashionable and extra-value items.

After this pandemic, China market ushers in a new era of outdoors, and a new round of men's trousers fabrics will rise in S/S 2022. This new lifestyle drives people to explore new journey and prompts the heat of urban relaxed sports. Viennese photographer Horacio Reyes Páe returns to his hometown in Punta Ballena, Uruguay. He captures the sea island in his childhood memory and finds tranquility and peace. Therefore, protective fabrics are favored by designers, becoming hot fabrics for S/S 2022 men's outdoor athleisure trousers. The PU dust-free knitted fabric, stretchy antibacterial knitted fabric and SUPPLEX functional fabric will be top priorities, worth key attention.

"Buy less but better" consumption view drives the development of versatile jeans. As consumers pay more attention to comfort and durability, simplicity becomes a must. Adjustable and trans-seasonal designs are two driving forces for S/S 2021. In the new season, oversized jeans prevail and become more vigorous with innovative washed surfaces and high-waist silhouettes. Party shorts reveal the hope for a boisterous future. Understated Bermuda shorts are comfortable for commute.

Jeans include varied silhouettes such as the straight, the tapered and the wide-leg, embrace different body types and offer more possibilities via different styling. This season jeans are also favored by office ladies. Powerful lines highlight female social status. They are combined with other items for a new nonchalant look.

Telecommuting will be normal and our lifestyle will continue changing, which leads to the change of dressing. Tranquil, simple and comfy designs will be the mainstream. Light blue, denim blue and neutrals emphasize the comfortable feel. Truck jackets and core jeans become key items. Responsibly designed fabrics and washes cater to sustainability. Innovative materials, durable and sustainable designs make products more valuable, which is a future need worth attention. Soft denim creates elegant silhouettes fit for both home and street, displaying the everyday dressing aesthetics.

With the return of vintage trend, nostalgic jeans will dominate the market. Due to the pandemic, many perennial jeans in S/S 2021 will mix with deadstock, thus minimizing the effect on the environment. Mini fringed shorts, high-waist paper bag shorts, skinny jeans and boyfriend jumpsuits are blended with new elements and details, thus extending the service life and becoming core items.

The decline of street fashion draws the design focus on the brand itself. Trousers pursue no more novel elements but adjust the ever-lasting shape slightly according to market needs. Popular styles are diversified, such as the tailored cropped trousers with turn-up hems, tapered suit trousers and high-waist floor-length loose trousers, allowing men to extend individuality.

Although the boundary between fashion and street is getting increasingly blurred, there is a gap between fashion and gentlemen wear. The shift from street style to elevated business style shows the change of modern aesthetics. In A/W 20/21, crafts of trousers are magnified. Details on pockets, creative changes of waistband and bold leg openings develop toward a high quality. Practical accessories become highlights. Creative designs tap into youngsters' need of extending individuality, and become a key trend for men's trousers in A/W 20/21.

Bobos explore holidays in S/S 2021. Relaxing and free Celandine goes across the whole journey, expresses the unruly Bohemian style and brings a cool feeling for romantic summer days.

As an important item in summer, shorts are indispensable for boyswear. For silhouettes, practical workwear shorts are popular; slit sports shorts are retro but chic; mock-layered shorts are athletic and street; suit shorts are serious and formal; beach shorts are full of a summer vibe. So S/S 2021 will be passionate and colorful.

In S/S 2021, denim returns back in classic styles, brings more possibilities to consumers, and creates mix & match looks. This season is dominated by classic styles, classic appearance and eco-friendly washing. Cycling shorts and distressed straight jeans are washed and well-fitting to create an urban style. Voluminous flares and high-waist loose trousers return back with the retro trend. Holes and exaggerated fringes can create a leisure and young look. The style is both daily practical and avant-garde.

Crafts of women's trousers start from a new perspective. Main changes lie in the waistband, silhouette and leg openings. Different parts of trousers are decorated by buttoned slit, self-cloth knot or layered crinkles.

The forecast for the S/S 2021 is based on future visions in next decades. Many visions become real with the support of technologies. And some visions become the charming future that never happened. Many contemporary art imitations of early futurism are known as retro futurism which combines retro style and technical futuristic style to bring a retro and sci-fi feeling. Flowing colors and lights can be used to strengthen the retro and sci-fi visual impact.

Designs in the waist become the mainstream of S/S 2021 men's business leisure trousers, so designers aim at the waist or the waistline. High-waist is the most important part, together with pleats, spliced materials, a soft string as well as the belt with a toggle clip inspired by sailors, to create a brand-new and softer business urban appearance.

Plastic-free Coast, one of S/S 2020 color trend themes released by POP in December 2018, starts from protecting marine life. The ocean is the birthplace of life, but now we dump plastic in it. To protect the ocean is to save life. According to the UN's latest statistics, the annual output of plastic reaches more than 0.3 billion tons, and half of it is disposable. If we don't take action now, there will be more plastic than fish by 2050. We call for a plastic-free coast and a clean sea.

Cycling is a healthy and environmentally-friendly lifestyle and an upward life attitude. By 2018, there are 47.5 million cycling enthusiasts worldwide. The world's biggest cycling race, the Haute Route, starts in this year. For experienced cycling enthusiasts, sweatshirts tops, cycling shorts and jumpsuits can help riders reduce wind resistance, constrain muscles and perspire during long-distance rides.

The sportif style is the unfailing topic in fashion industry. Compared to the professional sportswear, the athleisure wear which is daily and sportif becomes the necessary item. In S/S 2021, the athleisure trousers are still hot and become the popular silhouette of many brands and catwalks. Combining with the heated environmentalism, renewable materials and functionality, trousers in this season are pretty functional and high-street, and become one of the most popular styles.