The suburb trip changes the way of traveling and inspire the longing for cottagecore style. In this era of new normal, we hope to find a peaceful pure land, and the isolated island life provides a way for us to relax and heal ourselves. A balanced and natural life attitude contributes to a plain and casual trend, expresses our spirit of paradise and promotes the new aesthetics inspired by crafts, nature and classic elements. Natural cotton and linen textiles are made of handicraft and farming, and the classic practical work clothes has evolved into more comfortable styles. The sea breeze and green plants of the island evoke romantic aesthetic colors.

Practicality and functionality is the key point of S/S 2022 trousers design. The adjustable design which leaves growth space for kids is essential this season. Detachable designs put emphasis on practicality and functionality with various visual feelings. Retro is still the key trend, retro gym shorts and A-type breeches which can be worn in multiple occasions and seasons become fashionable and extra-value items.

Under the influence of the background, the more delicate urban simplified aesthetic concept better fits the trend of A/W after experiencing individualized street fashion. Natural and improved tech fabric with minimalism and classic style creates a practical design which breaks the border of seasons. Meanwhile, the beauty-appreciation of consumers, practicality, versatility and lifespan of products decide the sale volume of items. This report will introduce the information and application of Nylon-cotton wear-resistance elastic fabric, plush thermal-storage elastic fabric and classic denim fabric to reveal the important fabric trend for A/W 21/22 men's trousers.

S/S 2022 Theme Forecast

This pandemic causes an unsteady economy, and drives simple practicality and aesthetics to be future design directions. Parkas and trench coats are necessary items for pragmatists. Inspired by fashion leisure style, parkas also mix with practical style, and absorbs advanced concepts including fashion, sustainability, comfort and leisure. Exquisite crafts underline quality and individuality, such as front overlap design, spliced front and back panels, pocket designs and decorative beads.

Vagrancy is a dialogue between inner spirit and the outer world. We wander to the end of the world to discover the wild winter landscape and the everlasting light on the horizon, find the new self by respecting life and law of nature, and escape from trifles and meaningless disputes. From roaming to epiphany, we feel free and poetic, and start the self-exile with relaxing vagrancy.

In A/W 21/22, trousers will be more flexible, versatile and creative. With changes of fashion and consumption ways, street fashion prevails because it helps to extend individuality and express attitude. It is a key trend to fuse cool designs with soft fabrics for comfortable street fashion trousers. Workwear trousers play a key role this season. Adjustable gathered-ankle trousers, tapered trousers and mock-layer designs are also irreplaceable in A/W 21/22.

2020 sees ups and downs, so in A/W 21/22, people's lifestyle will be changed greatly. The development of science and technology influences consumers' way of commuting and living, and more and more people shift their focus on jogging, cycling, climbing and skateboarding. Therefore, clothes should be breathable, protective, durable and easy to care. And blended, protective and new polyester fabrics become trends for the new urban life.

Updated puffa jackets are necessary for autumn and winter. Ergonomic structures and enhanced functions display the new fashion of outdoor leisure style. Puffa jackets mix with sweatshirts' silhouettes, and the pullover design is more protective. Mock-layer renews puffa jackets, with double-layer protection and detachable details to be more practical. Cape silhouette is noteworthy. Buckles and modular designs interpret the protective function.

Innovative quilting and color-blocked piping make puffa jackets more fashionable. Protective elements tap into the rising outdoor fashion. Adjustable drawstring brings a more well-fitting silhouette. Buckles and functional pockets emphasize utility. Creative outdoor elements become an important trend for puffa jackets.

In 2019, urban outdoor style grows continuously, and it will take on a more obvious momentum in the post-coronavirus era. As a functional item, trench coats leave a large space for design. In addition to changes on functional fabrics, silhouettes take cues from outdoor style, and become more diversified.

In this materialistic and digitized era, people yearn for a more realistic and down-to-earth world. Natural plants and florals become an important trend in A/W 20/21 with their soothing visual impact. Pictures of jungles and camouflage reflect people's inner desire. Designers combine fashion with natural art, which makes the item more superior and meets consumers' demand for forward-looking clothing.

Boys' puffa jackets in A/W 21/22 continue creative designs of last season, and also update fashionability and warmth. Half-open sweatshirt style, baseball jacket style, long overcoat style and shirt-style puffa jackets enrich silhouettes. Color-blocking and splicing bring new designs and renew the shape of puffa jacket.

A/W 21/22 Theme Forecast

H+ is one of A/W 20/21 theme color trends released by POP in September 2019. Survival, need and extreme desire for self-expression are driving humans to adapt to the next phrase of evolution, and transhumanism (H+) comes into being. Stephen Hawking predicted that a superhuman race superior to the average humans in terms of intelligence, longevity and immunity would rise. Peacock green and cactus flower are main colors, with summer green, brilliant blue, orange.com and tap shoe to create a surreal futuristic feeling.

Landscape Protection is one of theme color trends for A/W 20/21 released by POP in July, 2019. In order to resist the excessive consumption of resources, it is imperative for people to protect nature, earth and all living creatures. Global Assessment Report on State of Nature released by UN indicates that 1 million species are facing extinction. In A/W 20/21, designers will go for new concepts to create a new home where man and nature integrate. The outbreak at the beginning of 2020 also reminds us of the importance of harmony between man and nature, and confirms this trend.

The textile industry enters a temporary downturn due to the outbreak. Material manufacturers, brands, wholesalers hope to relieve financial through new media or live streaming. Rational consumers are growing, and practical items will become more popular. After the outbreak, consumers will favor the simple and basic items. The shirt is the representative of pragmatism, and "transboundary item" is the new design concept. So consumers will choose simple and basic styles.

NMD STUDIO is a Spanish fashion design studio specializing in clothing patterns of dark style. They have a long-standing collaboration with ZARA, and the studio has a wide variety of original patterns.

Pursuit of freedom and connection to nature get popular. Tourism is hit by NCP, while consumers turn to home life. They take staycation by pruning gardens and planting. Like in the 1970s of America, indoor ecology prevails with the promotion of environmental protection. 70s Bohemian style revives at the same time. BoBos blend Bourgeois qualities with free and artistic Bohemian style, bringing a perfect holiday for S/S 2021.

As an important item in summer, shorts are indispensable for boyswear. For silhouettes, practical workwear shorts are popular; slit sports shorts are retro but chic; mock-layered shorts are athletic and street; suit shorts are serious and formal; beach shorts are full of a summer vibe. So S/S 2021 will be passionate and colorful.

Craft and detail are of great importance in A/W 20/21. Compared with clothing silhouette, more designers convey their ingenious thoughts to cautious consumers through craft changes and creative details. Influenced by current trends, the market is more favorable to bold, eye-catching, individual, simple and versatile craft and detail. Rubbing, discharge print, digital all-over print, and combined crafts of offset print gradually enter into the public view.