The Campaign for Wool is a global endeavour initiated by its patron, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, in 2010 in order to raise awareness among consumers about the unique, natural, renewable and biodegradable benefits offered by the fiber. With the rise of healthy and casual lifestyle in the world scale, wool has been applied more on sportswear. Its natural properties allow wool to be the best choice for daily running, yoga and riding.

Velvety fabric reflects a sense of retro court, which has been the symbol of understated luxury. The green velvet dress of Scarlett in the film Gone with the Wind is extremely amazing. A simple velvet gown dress sends out an air of dignity without any gorgeous decoration. This report will focus on A/W 22/23 velvet, silk velvet, pleuche, velveteen, textured corduroy, and embossed flocking, jacquard and burn-out fabrics.

The consumer of this theme, Sensory Intensifier pursues orderly aesthetics and the designs of transboundary senses. Op Art psychedelic fabric is fused with the ultimate joy of colorfulness to explore the deep down senses. Gucci Aria's jewelry collection Hortus Delicarum refines unique gemstones and arranges them in asymmetric disorder. The application of digital gloss and acrylic jewelry creates the dazzling visual effect of dance floor. Op knitting fabric, joyous glossy fabric, sensory woolen fabric, decorative geometric fabric and composite fur fabric all convey the luxurious value. Rhythmic pattern and the flowing effect of reflective gloss provide people with the interactive experience with clothing.

Woolen fabric plays an important role in autumn and winter. With the development and innovation of fiber and fabric, knitted woolen fabric will be widely used in A/W 22/23. It is more elastic than woven woolen fabric and more delicate than knitwear textiles, and it also ensures the thermal property. Such knitted woolen fabric can be used to produce middle layers under overcoat and puffa jacket. This report will focus on the pattern of knitted woolen jacquard, and its new materials and post-finishing techniques.

Water is worn on body to present both peacefulness and flexibility. The surface of water-feel fabric has the reflected light of flowing water. Most water-feel textiles are crisp and smooth-touch. Water-feel lustrous yarn and water-feel coating are the two main categories. Compared with the silk textiles, the lustre of water-feel fabric is brighter and more fantastic. And it seems lighter and more breathable than the metal-coated textiles. The rising liquid fabric in the recent years will reach a new peak in S/S 2022.

French style always underlines the elegant romance of women. Elegant, rebellious and fairy are the three main categories of French style girls. Taking "less is more" as the basic principle, the core of French style is to be minimalist, simple, and elegant. Versatile and fashionable designs allow all the women to be soft and modern. This report focuses on the colors of crepe satin plain, elastic crepe satin plain, taffeta, silk georgette and silk voile. The nobility and elegancy of French style will be the pursuit of all-aged girls.

Classic French style is loved by many people. And the leisurely, relaxing and free style it brings is the expected life attitude of modern women. There must be a typical french style floral dress in every woman's wardrobe. Simple silhouette and floral pattern accentuate the sexual appeal. Fresh patterns reveal a naughty style, and lightweight fabric is extremely feminine and delicate. This report will analyse the suitable fabrics and floral dress of patterns, and provide A/W 22/23 womenswear designers with a new direction.

The additional fabrics of autumn 2021 satisfy the daily wearing and also present changes on appearance and texture. This report will discuss and predict the fabric trend for A/W 2021 through the introduction of variable stripe &check, distressed & tie-dyed, satin &silk, soft leather, metal lustre, modern corduroy, transparent lace & gauze, light tweed, fancy quilting, and 3D embossing.

Coco Chanel once said that lace is the greatest invention of human that nothing is more elegant and exquisite so far. Nature endows us with endless inspiration, and designers can always find a better way to express through yarn and craft. Lace has symbolized exquisite craft and romance since its birth. This report will analysis the craft, pattern and texture of lace. The main introduction of water-soluable lace, wrap-knitted lace and laser-cut lace-like fabric provides new directions for designers and fabric develop enterprise in A/W 22/23.

In this turbulent beginning of the new decade, healing prints become the common pursuit. With the cautious consumers are paying more attention to the cross-seasonal products, floral pattern will be the main prints in A/W 22/23. Different from the past seasons, plain and kaleidoscopic repeated flowers are used to outline the scene in forest. The application of cotton blend fabrics perfectly combines the fabric and style.

No matter indoor exercising or officing, new home lifestyle has gradually become people's favourite. As an important carrier to present the theme concept and brand tonality, fabric is searching for a new combination and balance between clothing style and individuality, which provides a deeper meaning. Therefore, this report will introduce the pattern fabric trend for A/W 2022 womenswear. Chemical fiber blends are combined with home artistic print, blurred artistic print and topographic textured print. Fashionable trend and colors convey the fresh and positive spiritual culture direction.

Lace is mystical, seductive and skin-friendly, popular with females. Lace fabric in S/S 2022 inherits the spirit of conventional lace and improves crafts. Multicolored embroidery, beaded embroidery and fun thread embroidery renew conventional lace and display the quality and value of lace. Romantic lace with embroidered flowers, chic lace with beaded embroidery and fun lace with embroidery in pastel colors are featured items this season. They contribute to fashionable lace items, bring a new wearing experience, and appeal to Gen Z.

The COVID-19 pandemic, turbulent politics and unstable society trigger our fear. And the digital technology spreads fear quickly. People are eager to escape from reality and extends their individuality through surreal, dark, edgy street looks. Maison Margiela A/W 20/21 displays a surrealistic artistic collection via digital video. Therefore, in A/W 21/22 the mystical dark tone will prevail in womenswear fabrics, appeals to young consumers via charming street fashion culture and drives the rise of horror aesthetics.

Ethereal gauze has always been favored by online celebrities and mega brands. Alexander McQueen, Gucci, Dior and Valentino all use this feminine and exquisite fabric in the new series. The hazy second-skin hand feel, fluffy textures and romantic flowers team up with chic soft layered designs to interpret the charm of gauze and display the strong femininity.

Denim

Sustainability gains traction, in line with the theme for A/W 2021. Sustainable cottons and linens are focused on. Organic cotton in natural primary colors, colored cotton, Irish linen and indigo linen blends emerge.

Ocean is the birthplace of life, but now we dump plastic in it. Environment protection and sustainability are key, renewing ocean and nautical themes. Eco-friendly fabrics is the direction for S/S 2020 fabrics. Shimmering delicate sheer and sequin fabrics offer a natural aesthetic. Colorful stripes and degradable nets bring a opulent quality to the nautical style. Sea creature-structured lace, 3D floral fabrics and feminine decorations are dreamy and romantic.

Metal hardware is a key accessory for garments to play contrast with other materials. Designers use various approaches to personify items.