First of all, let's look back on one of the A/W 21/22 color trend themes, Long Confession. In the age of post-traumatic stress design, home becomes a refuge from the modern world. Intimate interactive space and cozy interior aesthetics present the connection between clothing and human space, delivering a long confession. Alessandra Taccia's quiet home reflects family intimacy. The relationship between man and home is positive for existentialists. Practical household fashion emphasizes soothing, simple and mindful life.

POP released the color trend for A/W 2021 in June, 2020. And the theme Chinoiserie led us to see the charm and new looks of combined eastern and western cultures. The colors take cues from artworks combining with western and oriental cultures, and classical arts of modern times. Enamel Blue is important for cultural fusion. Rhubarb of red-glazed porcelain is the traditional color of Chine. Rose Tan and Basil come from Chinoiserie works. The mix of old and new sees the evolution of future trends.

Political turmoil, economic instability and pandemic magnify people's panic about the future. In this digital age, panic spreads globally. A group of fearless youth breaks rules and pursues expressionism. They make statement with surreal, dark, edgy street looks. Dark fashion presents people's anxiety and feat in the most direct way, thus horror aesthetics rises in the fashion industry.

Turbulent society and unpredictable climate make home a refuge. With the rise of working from home, home becomes multi-functional, creating a new way of life. Warm home experience is soothing, self-healing household life provides inspiration with interior design. Natural material and soft neutrals feel simple, while natural colors exude a peaceful mood. Intense Brown Sugar brings happiness, revealing calmness and poetry in the gray mist. The palette is inspired by practical and cozy interior design, featuring the combo of tranquil blue gray and intense khaki to deliver the healing power of home concept.

The highlands of Scotland are covered with gently undulating low grass and moss. And the fresh Green Moss which is extracted from natural will be applied on warm fabrics like velvet and cotton in A/W.

Living artists explore the positive Bombay Brown which is a safe color for necessities under restriction. Light business wool overcoats are layered with commute blazers, bringing basic practical looks between designs and arts.

We are tired of the busy and crowded city, try to find freedom and enjoy the visual beauty. But we are restricted by the reality. People always hope that the good time can be fixed, and the painful time is fleeting. Just as the philosopher Henry Bergson defines time as indivisible, accumulating and flowing, time never goes back, but the marks of time can be folded to blend prosperous classics with modernity. Therefore, those time-tested and valuable objects can be inherited.

Political turmoil, economic instability, and this sudden pandemic magnify people's panic about the future. In this digital age, panic spreads globally. Horror aesthetics which helps to vent inner anxiety and fear rises. As the movie based on a children's book, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and the TV show, Are You Afraid of the Dark, are gradually on, horror themes have become a way for children and adolescents to seek out visual and spiritual adventures in mundane lives. They inspire imagination and help with self-understanding during growth. Besides, horror themes are also a secret language for peers to connect with each other.

Design emphasizing the beauty of life will focus more on existentialism. Colors pursue the low-key beauty of essence. Color change of home decorations is noticed. Vanilla Custard and Scallop Shell are closer to the natural materials used in home decorations. Transition of similar colors keeps a soft and clean feel visually. Art, the home space and fashionable art integrate with each other. Contrasting yet calm Bombay Brown and Mood Indigo are extracted for a soothing and healing vibe, and Coconut Milk balances the telecommuting life. See more in Migration -- A/W 21/22 Theme Forecast.

We roam in the natural wilderness and feel the free spirit of rebellious vagrancy. Natural landscape once again touches the visual senses and stimulates the multi-dimensional color evolution. Buckskin and Olive Branch are practical and vagrant, classic for outdoor style. Citrus and Whisper White balance these colors and display the diversified fashion attitudes. Deep Forest and Silver Blue reveal a charming poetic emotion. From life to nature, classic and attractive natural tones perfectly interpret the new outdoor fashion.

Climate change, economic turbulence and ecological damage drive the rise of survivor theme. Healing nature and a tranquil life inspire designs and relieve anxiety. Outdoor functional clothing will penetrate into the leisure market. Centuried handicrafts and adventure spirit make contrasts, create a natural vibe and allow people to be close to nature.

The sudden outbreak of COVID-19 influences the globe. The fashion industry is under an unprecedented challenge. As people focus more on their home life, home style grows and multifunctional items fit for both home and daily life become a must. After the pandemic, everything will get back on the track, so pure healing colors as well as simple comfy silhouette will be a mainstream.

Teenagers' advocacy of Chinese traditional culture is the embodiment of cultural confidence and responsibility. As early as the 16th century, Europe had an unlimited fantasy of this mysterious oriental country, China. By the 18th century, sinomania had reached a high point. At that time, the upper nobility regarded products from China as rare curios to show off their status. Art also frequently incorporated strong oriental features into the prevailing Baroque style. In modern times, the term, Chinoiserie, appears in design. This word refers to Europeanized Chinese style. Complicated Baroque style is blended with oriental aesthetics to open a new surreal chapter of retro luxury.

Political turmoil, economic instability, and this sudden pandemic magnify people's panic about the future. In this digital age, panic spreads globally. A group of fearless youngsters advocates expressionism, and extends their individuality through surreal, dark, edgy street looks. Faced with this bad social environment, young people are suffering from unprecedented emotional impact and psychological gap, and try to find emotional vent. Dark fashion presents people's anxiety and fear in the most direct way, thus horror aesthetics rises in the fashion industry.

With the increase of turbulence and unrest in real life, the concept of "wandering in the wild" shows its strong appeal along with the rise of escapism and outdoor trend. Busy urbanites long for a poetic journey, encounter the wide wonderland, and stretch their free and unruly soul. Vagrancy is a dialogue between the spirit of self and the outside world, and allows us to feel the free new self in the essence. We listen to the call of the wild, combine casual cosy tone with light folk elements, and interprets the brand-new outdoor attitude of outdoor fashion. In A/W 21/22, we respect the laws of life and nature, experience the vastness and wildness of nature, and step on the wandering to the end of the horizon.

People always hope that the good time can be fixed, and the painful time is fleeting. Just as the philosopher Henry Bergson defines time as indivisible, accumulating and flowing, time never goes back, but the marks of time can be folded. There are many prosperous times in history, and the classic things will be reproduced in the new era with the time lapse. We often seek new meanings of classical wisdom in a turbulent world, hoping to meet its era. Biological age is just a number on the timeline, while mental age is the ultimate appeal of women in the new age. Downplaying numbers and focusing on a youthful mind may be the most meaningful way how we live in the vast time.

Social unrest drives the change of consumers' habits and hobbies, while necessity consumption contributes to the continuous popularity of simple and durable products. Currently, the laissez-faire of liberalism is replaced by the refined restraint, which leads to the change of design direction under this theme. Influenced by this pandemic, "less is more" has been a must, and modular durable design will attract restrained consumers. The home will become a self-healing haven for existentialists, and bring a positive, optimistic, time-rich lifestyle. 60% of the world's population will stay at home from January and April 2020. Under stay-at-home economy, consumption and aesthetics will grow a lot, and artists balance the secure emotion with the beauty of simplicity and purity. The concept of trans-seasonal consumption of simple necessities has become a basic appeal, which is conducive to creating a lasting and considerate brand.

A/W 21/22 Theme Forecast