In the mid-17th century, the concept of afternoon tea first appeared in England. Started by Anna Maria Russell (the seventh Duchess of Bedford), it soon became a social trend. At present, British afternoon tea is popular worldwide. It is not just a cooking culture, but also the epitome of aesthetics. Exquisite refreshments, refined tea set and comfortable decoration, has been used and improved by modern people.

Consumers get used to increased time spent at home, so the demand for comfort and minimalism strengthens the importance of core items. Designs develop toward durability and multi-occasion application. Soft accessories will shine brightly after the pandemic.

After the pandemic, design will focus on providing solutions or emphasizing lifestyle changes, and cater to utility concept by versatility, and pay attention to accessories of the upper body. Practicality and versatility will be the key to creating fashionable items. Adaptive designs will prevail after the pandemic.

Fabric and detail of accessories are deeply influenced by fashion trends and decorative designs. Designer brands also interpret classic accessories through brand-new techniques. They focus on elegant feminine details, including traditional and avant-garde elements. Comfortable plush and individual quilted fabric create items fit for the extreme weather.

Under the trend that clothing advocates minimalism and feminism, the maximalist aesthetics will find a breakthrough in apparel category of small proportion. According to related data, the economic slowdown and the rising of living cost have not affected young people's consumption enthusiasm, and cosmetics and culture and art products are selling well. This is the "the lipstick effect". (Please check details in Fetish Young Women -- The Accessory Trend for Women's Socks) As a functional accessory in cold season, accessories can be matched with garments, and optimize the consumption experience. In A/W 21/22, maximalist patterns will add novelty to scarves, socks and gloves, and the de-branding high-quality products will be favored by pragmatist.

The classic and traditional beauty comforts hearts cherishing things. Currently, a classic and superior scarf is warm and healing. The scarf is also a decoration for winter looks. In A/W 20/21, dazzling bright colors refresh clothing and accessories. Lively color tones are the basic color palette, and versatile.

Scarves are indispensable for fashion styling. Statement patterns, soft and delicate textures are unconventional and attractive. For a decorative and artistic effect, pattern plays a key role.

Simple yet elegant stripes hit catwalks, streets and trunk shows. Designers play with diverse stripes. Rainbow effects enliven A/W garments, while geometric piecing adds vibrancy. Colorful stripes modernize womenswear.

Retro styles of late 1990s and 2000s make a comeback with a strong statement. This season, letters are frequently seen at renowned brands like Valentino. Layered words give a vintage twist. Letters are irregularly arranged on garments to add interest and visual impacts.

Dots and spots show new trends in A/W 19/20. Lines made up of spots and background dots add depth and charm to traditional prints, while irregularly scattered and layered spots bring vividness. Hand-painted dots nod to the commercial success of micro pattern, and hidden kitsch motifs update this staple. Small-scale, busy repeats are key. For mature styles, limit colors and scale down further.

Geometrical patterns are seen on Prada Resort 2019 Collection, the typical design is updated by the high-saturated colors and disordered patterns. The geometrical patterns are in vogue since last year, let's see how brands play with the them !