As an important element for clothing, pockets break the original functionality and present diversity and decoration. With the extension of techwear, workwear, and practicalism, pocket design has been the center to satisfy consumers changing aesthetic and requirements. Decorative accessories are added to pockets more and more often; modular multi-pocket design with practical outdoor features has been shown this season. Layered design that strengthens the layers of pocket is presented by diversified forms. Besides, special-shape patch pockets and enlarged placement details will also be a unique direction for design.

Pocket is an iconic design to present the practicality of clothing. And versatility is still important for the collections in the future. With the maintaining of functionality, workwear element and practicalism, pocket design has been extremely essential. Variable transformation designs of this season bring more unique pockets. The application of virtual pocket considers the whole silhouette and shows newness. Mixed material pocket endows menswear design with more exquisite craft. The combination of aesthetic and practical style has become a basic requirement. Notably, practical multi-pocket design provides more capacity and also presents richer lines and details.

As a manifestation of the mass psychology, clothing has been influenced by all aspects of society. Under the background of the pandemic, people will focus more on the consumption for the purpose of protecting their own health and safety, and their awareness of self-protection will be further enhanced. Thus in A/W 21/22 protective clothing becomes important. The combination of urban leisure and outdoor sports enhances functionality and brings more practical designs for knitwear. Details on the head, shoulder and back will help with the design of new items.

Splicing is the key craft of knitwear design. Splicing with other materials enriches the change of silhouette, detail and color. Consumers also like the impact brought by mixed materials. Due to the blurred boundary between business and daily, here we analyze from the slight business style. Functional collar, cuffs and pockets are hot. Suede and textural knitwear are spliced, quite novel. The splicing of knitwear with shirt and sweatshirt is also non-negligible.

With the development of science and technology and the change of human living environment, more and more intelligent life meets various needs of humans, and drives the growth of diversified needs. Diversified needs also provide inspirations for the fashion industry. For instance, sporty functional splicing begins to be used in light business knitwear. The design thinking of ready-to-wear is continuously integrated into knitwear.