Vagrancy is a dialogue between spirit and world. Wandering to the end of the world to discover the wild winter landscape and the everlasting light on the horizon. Fine the new self of rule breaker by respecting life and law of nature, and escaping from trifles and meaning less disputes. From roaming to epiphany, we feel free and poetic, and start the self-exile with relaxed body and mind.

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.

Lychee is a traditional Chinese color comes from the lychee shells, which is a cold dark red with calm and passionate emotional appeal. Lychee can present rich color layers on various textures to show its great plasticity.

Climate change and ecological destruction set the background for the development of A/W 21/22 women's knitwear. The vegetation on the earth's surface gains increasing attention. Organisms on the surface, represented by lichens, inspire colors of knitted undershirts in the new season. Lichens are symbiotic complexes of algae and fungi. They have different shapes and colors with different symbiotic bacteria, with strong vitality. When the air reaches a certain humidity, they can survive and provide nutrients for other higher organisms. They are like knitted undershirts which bring comfort and can be base-layers of shirts, T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets and overcoats. This theme draws inspiration from five kinds of lichens, analyzes white, yellow, khaki, reddish brown and green tones, and features comfortable close-to-skin protection. This theme also responds to the previous two themes, Burst Out -- The Color Trend for Women's Fashion Leisure Knitwear and Protogenesis -- The Color Trend for The Mature Lady Style.

Sustainable development is the topic of the public, resulting in the change of people's lifestyles. People pursue a comfortable experience, and eco-friendly cotton and linen style returns back. A/W 21/22 will center on cotton and linen colors. Plain and healing colors reveal people's pursuit of wellness and comfort. With cotton and linen tones like Maple Sugar, Sweet Corn and Rhubarb as basic tones, Celadon Green, Rose Quartz and Light Gold contrast with each other, indicating cotton and linen style is no longer limited to conventional raw colors and pure natural cotton and linen trend. Sustainable synthetic materials with textures of cotton and linen are gradually accepted by consumers.

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.

This theme is inspired by works of seven illustrators such as Malika Favre, Mads Bergs and Jens Magnusson. They take cues from the Canary Islands and this global COVID-19 and indicate people's hope to release themselves via travel paintings. Therefore, this palette features contrast colors, depicts travels via colors according to different seasons, and analyzes the newest colorway of artistic colors.

In the post-coronavirus era, our anxiety is worsened. It is a color trend for A/W 21/22 puffa jackets to pair moody dark tones with brights to make a sharp contrast. Artificial Raspberry Rose injects a digital and mystical feel into autumn and winter. Turkish Sea brings more vitality to winter. Earthy Bombay Brown, a core fashion color, is soothing and sturdy, creating a soothing visual experience. Pale Blush creates a warm, lively and light vibe for autumn and winter. Dark Moonless Night and Coconut White show the beauty of classic tones.

"Of all colors, only navy has a similar texture to black", Mr. Dior wrote in The Little Dictionary of Fashion. Dior S/S 2020 ready-to-wear show is also covered by blue. Blue Quartz is deep and mystical. Classic Blue is a calm and confident tone, revealing elegance in simplicity. This calm basic tone can be used singly or with various colors. Elevated Classic Blue displays the feminine, leisure-luxe and noble side of ladies.

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.

In this era full of challenges, consumers hope to find a comfy and pleasing experience in amiable nature. Colors remeasure the relationship between us and objects and create a soothing and optimistic vibe. This report starts from healing pastel colors, trans-seasonal neutrals, intense browns and calm greens to present current trends.

Fashion products reflect people's hope, interest and behavior. Based on data analysis, this report concludes three kinds of consumer behavior and the state quo, thus forecasting the future atmosphere which here refers to an emotional behavior generated by the environment, society and community. Different emotions can be expressed by different tones, and here we conclude romantic style, tranquil minimalist style and elimination-oriented behaviorists.

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.

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.

The world keeps changing. In A/W 21/22, people long for a sense of safety and belonging. This season calm, comfortable and practical colors are dominant. Soft Pale Blush, classic English Manor, versatile Coconut White are ideal for autumn and winter. Lively Samoan Sun and bright Ski Patrol decorate these dull seasons.