Repeated uncertainties accelerate the economic recession, however, the fashion industry is a durable consumer goods industry under direct affect. For Fall/Winter 2023, we expected for the symbiosis of natural beings and discovered a balanced survival pattern in the adversity. China was predicted to be a dark horse that would incubate the fashion. All the industries have expressed their vision about the future, including digital supply chain, the strategies that transform the shopping demand, the attitude toward lifestyles and IDEA marketing. We advocate to seize the chance to enter into the new fashion era, initiate changes from within, and embrace the Web3.0.

Metaverse -- The Thematic Design Development of Menswear

This pattern craft report focuses on the application of embroidery. The embroidery with the visual effect of chains is inclusive for multiple styles; the tasseled details of embroidery are noteworthy for streetwear brands; patterned hollow embroidery is popular in S/S; the combination of various stitch techniques can well present the textures of pattern; in addition, rope embroidery, crewel embroidery, and double-layered applique are also worth investment.

Oriental Rhythm focuses on the design force of the new generation in China. Elegant tones with a new Chinese mindset are presented by unexpected techniques. Reproducing the diverse things in life and the imaginations of dreamers through musics, people desire for self-expression and interpreting the feeling to all the things. The diversified subcultures in China not only represent the fusion of cultures, but also strong creativity.

With the rising of comfortable and retro styles, classic cargo pants have also led a revolution. The outstanding versatility has attracted a wide range of young consumers, which becomes a must-have item for both smart casual markets and streetwear markets. Workwear elements are integrated into loose trousers to create a chic yet laid-back street fashion; knee-length cargo pants will also be an important direction; low-key and practical slim trousers remain prevalent; classic versatile ankle-tied trousers and straight trousers are worth developing.

Neutral, grayish Orchid Hush(PANTONE 13-3805 TPG) fuses diverse textures of nature and technology. The color of oxidated orchid is available for most natural fabrics and common fabrics. Besides, the futuristic property and glossy texture of Orchid Hush can bring different presentations.

Free is a word with infinite energy, which also gives people the prepared tension. New-emerging fashion we-medias and arts force the young generation to constantly accept information and try to look for the real-self. As the most direct way for self-expression, the young generation has abandoned the traditional concept of clothing and they are attempting the subversive fashion aesthetics. With the louder voice of LGBTQ+, internet youngsters start to explore the boundary of genders depend on their longing for the diverse society. The core of Freed, genderless fashion has been more popular among the fashionistas, which is a precious kind of self-expression and compromise of the young generation.

The colors of Metaverse look like the spectrum reflected by a crystal prism. These pure colors extracted from the virtual world are extremely bright and clean. We divide this theme into four colorways: Girls' Universe(Sweet & Cool), Oriental Phantom(Chinese Chic), Virtual Sunrise(Western Fashion) and New Era(Scientific Streetwear). Neutrals, warm tones and cold tones are all involved to enrich the color inspiration. Girls' Universe is inspired by the works of Chinese digital artist Jiahui Ding to describe the life condition of oriental girls; Oriental Phantom comes from the photograph collection 'Oriental Beauty' by Zhong Lin; Virtual Sunrise gets inspiration from the digital artworks of Bloo Woods and Blake Kathryn; New Era extracts the charming blue and purple tones from the digital artworks of SMECCEA to lead us to the gate of Metaverse.

Troubador comes from the French word Trouver which means discoverer and inventor. Knights are expressing romantic love and spiritual belief during their chanting. The pursuit of romance and love tells timeless and spaceless mythology with artistic fantasy. The fusion of 19th century Romanticism, fearless Chivalry and Renaissance aesthetics interprets the pioneering New Romanticism of contemporary teenager culture.

The New Romanticism under the theme of Chanting Knight interpreting the colors those artists used during the European Romantic Period. The mind emancipation of today's world is just the same as that time. Breaking the limit of time and space, the chatting scenes of the past royal family and aristocrats stimulate the longing for chivalry. Court colors are used to reinterpret classic pattern elements. The coolness of European patterns and the luxurious metal feel of knight equipment render the fantasy of the past romance and interpret the patterns of New Romanticism.

The theme of Fanatic Techwear is filled with the futuristic and scientific feel. Combining with the latest color combinations of top brands, this theme is further divided into four parts: Too-cool Error Code, Hot-blooded Warrior, Industrial Wasteland and Space Radiance. When the human civilization and global resource come to the end, stylish youngsters are wearing technical and functional workwear to become female warriors, interpreting a distinctive decadent aesthetic.

The versatility and unique charm of denim have attracted countless consumers, and designers also take the pattern design of denim as a key point in every season. In this season, unique sewing texture brings special patterns to classic denim items. And the linear pattern brought by eye-catching colored binding and innovative ergonomic overlock improves the recognition. Common laser technology is applied to the denim pattern process. Younger hand-drawn doddle injects a thick street sense into the denim items. Notably, the contrasting bleached and dyed appearance is another important developing trend. The combination with water-washing and over-dyeing makes the distortion dyeing process more novel.

The new generation of swanky youth grows up with information explosion. Cultural difference promotes the boom of varied community cultures. Swanky youth are fearless and youthful to display the charm of street culture. Graffiti, skateboard and rap help to express themselves, like their mother tongue. Swanky youth use their fashion fetish to demonstrate the endless possibilities of wild growing and break the gender border to create a new scene of gender fluidity. The swanky youth are exploring themselves and sending out the wild power of new generation.

S/S 2022 determined to be full of uncertainty, just like the recurrence and mutant of epidemic in the early 2021. The young consumers are immersed in the virtual world to release emotion and filter the reality. And these all aspects will rebuild our designs and street textures. The rapid development of digital science technology and the color feeling of fantastic soft focus will reveal the endless possibilities of men's street fabrics under the theme Filter Reality. From virtual video games to digital science technology, Gen-Z is continuously searching for new ways of catharsis, and this is also a key concept of this theme fabric trend. The brand new designs and high-tech innovative textures bring stronger avant-garde street feeling to futuristic menswear brands.

Along with the continuous progress of our society, people are having a rising recognition of environment and health. More eco-friendly and multi-functional fabrics have been the core of S/S 2022 knitted trousers. Natural plant fibers and recycled fibers, such as EVO fibers, Tencel, isatis fibers and regenerated cellulose fibers, can be used to create durable knitted fabrics, which are functional, protective, comfortable and eco-friendly, and skin-friendly, fashionable street dark avant-garde trousers. This report reveals the key fabric trend for men's knitted trousers in S/S 2022 through introduction of EVO terry fabric, double-faced plain knitted fabric, anti-bacteria elastic terry fabric and viscose linen-like knitted fabric.

Denim is the best carrier for creativity. The dynamic charm and street attitude of jeans make jeans a non-negligible category every season. Denim supports every mainstream. As high fashion gradually deviates from street wear, street fashion becomes the most significant style for youngsters. Designers explore and experiment various bold colors, washed effects and print crafts to show creativity. Though fitted silhouettes remain appealing, loose silhouettes are popular with the young market and will still dominate. Practical workwear jeans will fill in the blank of practical denim. Sustainable washing crafts and textile technology will bring more impacting washed designs and provide individualized and aesthetic street jeans, without harming the natural environment.

With the development of digital technology, seeing and hearing will be digitized, and touch and smell will also be digitized. Immersive digital technology is gradually filtering the reality, and reality and social intercourse are increasingly tied up with virtuality. Gen Z enjoys immersing themselves in a virtual audiovisual world, releasing their emotions and making their voices heard. We behind the filter also feel empathetic and express our thoughts via futuristic mixed styling. At present, the filter reality has been extended as boundaries between people and things in different fields or attributes, and boundary between garments and crafts is also gradually blurred. Brand-new trans-boundary designs can be tried to bring a more avant-garde street style.

Pockets are significant details for garments. They were designed to be practical, but now become more meaningful, diversified and decorative. Designers are keen on creative designs. Outdoor sports gradually become a lifestyle for more people, so pockets get more functional, practical and individualized in order to meet people's demands. 3D zippered pockets like a suitcase appear more frequently this season, quite convenient. Independent detachable pockets are also applied to various categories. 3D multiple pockets are more statement-making. Insert pockets and patch pockets are combined, making simple pockets more layered. Various combined pockets are also creative. Leather patch pockets are used to diverse materials.

Crafted designs increasingly prevail driven by slow fashion, including fringed edges, 3D rope embroidery, simple thread embroidery and floral and folkloric patterns. Refined handicrafts appeal to more nature-inspired consumers and further renew styles. DIY handicrafts reuse old styles and create emotionally special fashion items.

Reversed Future is one of S/S 2021 theme color trends released by POP in October 2019, presenting a parallel world that never happened. Retro futurism contributes to a palette that merges nostalgia and futurism. Technical Orange Tiger, Digital Multicolor, Bright Violet and Vivid Blue are basics, pairing with Purple Heather, Sharp Green and Lemonade. Anthracite, Star White and Limestone mitigate and add depth, exploring an unknown journey.

Patterns add a sense of design, and pattern crafts underline the quality and charm of items. Different crafts use color changes and varied combos to bring visual contrasts, display exquisite details and make items more appealing.