Sport boom is still the focus in 2024. With the rise of Generation Z, new sports have been developed into communities. Multi-purpose sportswear will become a trend. Popular elements team up with active performance to update the traditional sportswear. Influenced by the concept of Carbon Neutrality, this report introduces the following directions for sporty knits in S/S 2024.

Outdoor activities such as camping, surfing, frisbee, wild fishing and cycling become popular social topics in 2024. People are now pursuing multi-purpose apparels. Beyond the basic performance of traditional athleisure fabrics, the development of advanced technology improves the functionality of outdoor sportswear and satisfies people’s need for protection. This report will focus on the appearance and performance of outdoor active fabrics, and introduce the latest information about developing background, relative technologies and brands.

Puffer jacket is the most important item in winter. Beyond the basic thermal performance, the development of fabric appearance is also noteworthy. The puffer jacket fabric in A/W 23/24 focuses on the ornamental effect, soft tactility and gloss. The ornaments are more extravagant and bold. 3D sequined flowers and eye-catching sequined embroideries weaken the bloated volume of puffer. Soft knits and light nylon fabrics allow winter clothes to be more lithe and skin-friendly. Glossy fabrics are joined by delicate jacquard and crinkles.

Lace is a representative fabric for womenswear to exude an elegant and noble temperament. Spring/Summer 2024 lace fabrics focus on lightness & softness, precise 3D effect and orderly aesthetics. Linear patterns present the lightness of lace through warp-knitting jacquard and mesh embroidery. The combination with printing creates a sleek visual effect. Precise embroideries with three-dimensional ropes develop sophisticated water soluble lace and 3D embroidered lace. Orderly motifs and openwork form visual conflicts.

The prints on womenswear and kidswear greatly determine the style of clothing. This report digs into the graphic design of international womenswear brands and the latest fashion trends. Abstract color, artistic flower and graphic motif are the three directions. Each direction will introduce you the specific characteristics, pattern elements, suitable materials and printing & dyeing processes. This report provides valuable references for the development in Fall/Winter 23/24.

Yarn-dyed gingham is a classic cross-seasonal product. A/W 23/24 womenswear and kidswear focus on retro preppy style, soft-focus visual effect and diverse space. Classic plaids and stripes are enlarged with desaturated colors to exude a unique retro vibe. Napping, jacquard and the use of fancy yarns blur the boundaries of checks and stripes and present a soft-focus effect. The combination with jacquard, printing, coating and metallic touch creates multi-layered spaces.

The development of A/W 23/24 men’s trousers fabric pursues high-quality materials. Skin-friendly natural wool and cotton are paired with stretchy chemical fibers. Dense twill texture is still the dominating appearance of men’s trousers. Mix-color woolen worsted and lustrous velvet become the trending fabrics. This report digs into the trends of international menswear brands and offers references.

In this era that goes against the mainstream, we can see cultural rebellion everywhere in the world. Lo-Fi is a largely music-centric aesthetic that utilizes muted tones and mundane imagery to evoke a feeling of calm and nostalgia. SD(Standard Definition) Recollect brings the flashback of classic moments and pays homage to the charm of golden era. Highly malleable fancy yarns such as butterfly yarns, mink-like yarns, loop yarns and sequined yarns express the retro feeling of the young generation. These unnatural materials, however, provide comfortable dressing experiences. Especially the mink-like yarns are soft and skin-friendly.

The fine-gauged stitching of business menswear puts emphasis on building the obscure textures. 3D reliefs, small plaids, shallow ripples, stripes and translucent effects are the main directions. Purl stitches, cables and Aran patterns create reliefs and plaids; transfer stitches and jacquards show fluid ripples, openwork and the translucent effect; different materials and thicknesses can better set off the obscure textures.

Woolen fabrics are fabrics made of wool or wool blended with other fibers. The soft and warm touch plays a dominating role in winter fashion. A/W 23/24 woolen fabrics are tended to have soft tactility, delicate textures and vibrant colors. Based on the unique textures and tactility of woven woolen fabrics, this report focuses on the A/W 23/24 color trends and recommends thick colors and related applications.

Breathable, moisture-wicking cotton-linen fabrics provide comfortable and cooling experiences in Spring/Summer. The anti-bacterial performance and unique textures of linen present high fashion value. This report focuses on the colorway of cotton-linen fabrics in S/S 2023. Based on the styles and textures of cotton-linen fabric, we figure out the different color needs. The elegant misty tones give vitality and hope to wearers.

In this most passionate season, dazzling colors are loved by most people. Vibrant Dragon Fire, steady Black Iris and soft Orchid Pink lead the colorway of knit in Spring/Summer 2023. The knit fabrics in this season are lightweight, breathable and stretchy. Natural plush cotton, ultrafine fiber blend, smooth double-faced knit, terry, rib and pique are the main fabrics.

Blend Boundary delivers the Natural Epiphany’s pursuit of digitalized nature. Consumers are trying to explore the Bionic Scenes through Cross Dimension View. The mega theme advocates that urban people should chase for an ageless, avant-garde carbon-fashion experience. Nature-sourced hues are blended with digital luster to satisfy consumers’ appetite for the symbiosis of nature and technology. The mindset of Blend Boundary provides a new mode of getting along with the natural laws: pursuing scientific creations as nurturing the nature at the same time.

Our routine living and working in city limit people’s natural characteristics and hobbies. The desire for releasing mental pressure promotes the multi-dimensional revolution of micro-vacation. The longing for outdoor wildness restarts our lives in a pleasant mood and decodes the pressure. For fashion design, designers are also breaking the monotonous boundaries of purposes and properties to develop practical pieces for multiple occasions.

In this era that goes against the mainstream, we can see cultural rebellion everywhere in the world. Lo-Fi is a largely music-centric aesthetic that utilizes muted tones and mundane imagery to evoke a feeling of calm and nostalgia. SD(Standard Definition) Recollect brings the flashback of classic moments and pays homage to the charm of golden era.

The quality of life is not only about material needs, but also the spirit and pleasant mind. Appropriate is the core of LAGOM's trend. The current comfortable, warm and intelligent life style is what it means to pursue the meaning of Lagom life. Refined natural animal fibers, such as high proportion cashmere, wool and yak hair, pursue the high-quality skin-friendly touch. Middle/heavy-gauged stitches present 3D textures through cables, geometries and air-layer jacquard. The application of yarn embraces a minimalist lounge style which accents natural touches and fine qualities. With the idea of returning to nature and enjoying smart home lives, there is a warm and tranquil atmosphere.

Vegan leather is a kind of leather-like fabric that is made of various chemical plastics and plant-based materials. The high cost efficiency of vegan leather makes it the best substitution of real leather, however, it also brings environmental problems such as microplastic pollution. With the development of science and technology, eco-friendly plant-based leather has been developed. Unfortunately, plant-based leather cannot be 100% biodegradable due to the use of chemicals such as coatings, but major plant-based leather companies have achieved initial success in low-impact dyes. Numerous brands have partnered with plant-based leather companies to launch products such as ready-to-wear, shoes and bags.

In this era that goes against the mainstream, we can see cultural rebellion everywhere in the world. Lo-Fi is a largely music-centric aesthetic that utilizes muted tones and mundane imagery to evoke a feeling of calm and nostalgia. SD(Standard Definition) Recollect brings the flashback of classic moments and pays homage to the charm of golden era.

Internet will be our ideal future. COSMOS theme borrows a time machine to human and allows them to go back to the past. From silent-movie era to the western world, night skies to foggy forests, human are now embracing the all-around digital age and moving forward in the revolution. Aesthetic exploration fuses sci-fi with futurism, present with the past to develop tensive femininity-driven clothes.

The fast-tempo lifestyle prompts us to rethink the meaning of work, family and life. The quality of life not only comes from materials, but also joyful spirits and attitudes. ‘Not too much or too less’ is the core of Lagom. This theme is trying to reach a balance in the life and finding details from multiple dimensions. Slowing down the pace and releasing anxiety, we need to enjoy the intelligent lifestyles at home.

Blend Boundary offers a new relationship with the natural rules: pursuing technical creations and nurturing the nature at the same time. The visual differences brought by different media explore the blurred boundary between nature and cities. High-quality fine-count(2/60Nm, 4/100Nm) yarns are blended with luxurious metallic yarns and 1mm ultrafine sequins to improve the visual impact. Fine-gauged knits display urban women’s pursuit of extreme fineness.