The 21st century is defined by modern technologies and AI, and our environment has been damaged. Brands start to take actions to reduce the environmental impact of garments, and bioengineering gains traction. Digital fabrics and effects play an important role. Shell and pearl shine, jelly-like waxy surfaces and tinfoil-like effects elevate fabrics with a technical and natural twist.

Utility tech-touch and unconventional designs are favored by millennials and Gen Z. Technical materials update heritage womenswear. Futurism, functionality and new street influences update all womenswear categories of premium street and street sports, in line with the them trend of A/W 20/21 H+. The technical puffa, multi-layer functional cottons, glossy tie-dye are combined with psychedelic geometrics to add newness. The combinations of shiny power colors create a chic futuristic style.

In this season, silhouette is key. The updated short shape is underlined. Diverse accessories are the trend.

For A/W 20/21, technical sport fabrics move towards multi-dimensional space and continue to explore "Extraterrestrial Horizon". Futuristic and practical style is combined with outdoor technical fabrics. Functional sport knits are teamed up with shell protection to bring an intense sci-fi feel. Reinvented fabric textures are merged with futuristic protection. The weatherproof anti-bacteria qualities, constant temperature are included. Light tech is dominant, holding 31%. Functional knit works best for transitional periods. the applications of outdoor sport fabrics are diverse. Individualistic and dynamic functional fabrics continue to update futuristic outdoor sports.

Puffas are perennial for A/W. In Asian markets, the floral mid-length puffa, oversized fur collar, swollen sleeves, jacket-style puffa, stand-up collar and opening on the sleeve enliven puffa jackets with a range of patterns and craft details.

With the fast development of garment industry, statement and fashion are more favored. Rubber strips, labels, drawstring and tapes are utilized for function and decoration.

Function and practicality are key for A/W 20/21. Fabric and silhouette play an important role in this season. New fabrics and mixed materials are used. Updated fabrics and the intelligent-filling technique enhance functionality. Novel silhouettes include the outdoor street, professional outdoor style, tinfoil puffa, mid-length leisure puffa and overcoat-style puffa.

For A/W 20/21, Puffas's silhouettes go in a more stylish direction. The cropped silhouette, gilet- style puffa and other versions appear in this season.

Updated Puffas -- Silhouette Trend of Boy's Puffas

Landscape Protection -- Theme Trend for A/W 20/21 Kidswear

With the development of technology, AI and social media, the boundary between virtuality and reality has been blurred. We spend more time on electronic devices.Technical qualities explore reality and virtuality. That trend is in line with the theme of POP's A/W 20/21 Extraterrestrial Horizon. The combinations of fabrics and puffa shapes bring new vibrancy.

Extraterrestrial Horizon -- Theme Trend for A/W 20/21 Kidswear

Puffa Jackets are indispensable for A/W, and they are functional and fashionable. In this season, exaggerated silhouettes, kimono style, vest style and decorative zippers are novel. In addition to classic black and white, bright colors are also seen.

H＋ -- Theme Trend of A/W 20/21 Kidswear

Survival, need and extreme desires for self-expression are driving human to adapt to the next phase of evolution, and transhumanism(H+) comes into being. Stephen Hawking predicted that a superhuman race superior to the average human in terms of intelligence, longevity and immunity would rise. In late 2018, the world's first gene-edited baby was born in Shenzhen, China, which aroused controversy about medical ethics, technical risk and behaviour boundaries of scientists. Alita: Battle Angel released in early 2019 tells how the cyborg girl Alita finds and redeems herself. All there suggest that the future people are discussing about may have arrived.

As the rate of human consumption of resources is 50% faster than the speed at which nature regenerates resources, global resources become scarce and precious, and recycling redefines the environmental protection system. Global Assessment report on state of nature released by UN in May 2019 indicates that 1 million species around the world are facing extinction due to human impact on nature. Reproducing and fast-cycling organic materials offset the rapid consumption of natural resources to protect the earth. Designers are awakened to reshape nature and improve ethics. Leisure outdoor design connects humans with nature, and take people back to basics.

With the continual exploration in technology and digital field, futurism is more common in our lives. More people seek adventures to explore the unknown. That trend is felt in the sporty and futuristic jacket of A/W 20/21. Silhouettes, fabrics, materials and details are underlined to represent the outer environment and interaction.

There are a range of silhouettes for puffa jackets. Wide shoulders. asymmetry, combinations and cropped designs are continued. Elevated and innovative silhouettes liven up puffa jackets and add depth.

Stylish Puffa Jackets -- S/S 20/21 Silhouette Trend for Girls' Puffa Jackets

The cropped style is the most popular for A/W 20/21. Loose cropped down jackets are warm and add volume. The detailing of workwear puffer coats is of high-quality. Pieced and silver puffer coats are stylish.

Inspired by the digital culture and technology, halo yellow has already emerged in directional fashion and contemporary art. Radiant halo yellow will renew the traditional A/W palette.