Woolen is the most important fabric for apparels in Fall/Winter development. Nowadays, textile mills pay more attention to functionality instead of components and fabric cost, especially the development of structural textiles. Fall/Winter 23/24 coating focuses on woolens with strong structures and high malleability. The components of fiber affect the applications of fabric and help designers realize ideal visual effects.

The complexity of material and technique leads to the higher cost of design development in Autumn/Winter. Based on the actual demands, POP Fashion digs into fashion weeks and presale products on a world scale to figure out the most investment-worthy fabrics.

After seasons of comfort-oriented design, the classic quality of woolen overcoat has been continued. Different from the plaid fabrics before, this season reveals plaid fabrics with more recognizable styles and temperament. Textile structures and the colors of yarn produce subtle changes, and the combination of multiple crafts renews the plaids. This report will introduce you pastel plaid, dazzling plaid, powerful Vichy plaid, fine linear plaid, novelty houndstooth, graduated light & shadow plaid, and exotic plaid to inspire the fabric development of A/W 22/23 plaid overcoat.

Tweed was once widely used as the fabric of menswear in Britain, and the fashion master Coco Chanel integrated it into the womenswear design later. Changes of yarns and the mix of different materials and colors present rich textures. As the classic of CHANEL, tweed suit shows an entry-lux style. After an entire century, tweed uses wool as the material instead of the original twill structure. With the constant development and innovation of spinning and yarn, tweed fabric still keeps its elegancy and provides women with vogue and gracefulness. This report will demonstrate the recommended styles and materials for A/W 22/23 tweed through the introduction of fancy yarn, sequined tweed, checked texture, monochrome plain and inlaid ribbon.

"My photography is more subtraction than addition. I always try to take off things. We all have a sort of mask of expression. You say goodbye, you smile, you are scared,"said the famous photographer Paolo Roversi,"I try to take all these masks away and little by little subtract until you have something pure left. A kind of abandon, a kind of absence." Woman has another side of her which is hidden behind the expression. Is that the pure imperfect prettiness Paolo gives us? We'd like to subtract the complex and exaggerated part of our life and to reveal the real elegancy and beauty. The theme of Visions explores the coexisted relationship of human, nature and technology. The sustainable development of eco-friendly process protects our mother planet, and the growth of science & technology promotes us into a brand new field. We can feel the romantic textures of raw materials based on all these new connections.

With the rising Feminism trend, the Jane European style is popular among female consumers. Casual and minimalist dressing becomes the mainstream of contemporary urban women. Therefore, overcoat becomes the key category of A/W markets. And the fabric requirement of comfort and quality is constantly improving. This report will introduce the fabric trend for A/W 22/23 womenswear through minimalist worsted woolen fabric, entry-luxury plush cashmere fabric and retro plaid fabric.

In this uncertain environment, we need to heal ourselves, to share our experiences, to feel the meaning of life, more than ever. This report presents natural tones, gathers undyed raw materials, advocates environmental protection concept, and expresses the idea that nothing is more beautiful than natural things. Antibacterial wool fabric for sets, leisure-luxe double-faced wool and renewable check wool create homespun woolen textiles, turn minimalist garments into the lifestyle popular with consumers, and consume less natural resources.

With the coming cold winter, people have a higher demand for A/W 21/22 overcoats. Consumers need chic, durable and warm overcoat fabrics. This theme will focus on woolen fabrics, sustainable blends, quality tweed, warm check, renewed herringbone and comfy wool. Crafts offer stronger comfort and a better wearing experience, opening a new chapter.

With the changing situation of the world, instability has been the new normal. Affected by this, consumers become more prudent, rational and cautious, and they buy less but better. Therefore, minimalism will be the mainstream for womenswear. Overcoats, as a key category, gain more attention. People have a growing demand for comfortable and high-quality designs. Featured fabrics of this theme include leisure-luxe cashmere, fine and exquisite wool, gentle fluffy wool and warm check fabrics. They will be key trends for A/W 21/22 womenswear.

Economic turbulence, political turmoil and unsteady society make people fear and panic, and they have a growing demand for daily necessities. In the post-coronavirus era, home has been an important part in our life. We have an intimate relationship with our families, and the healing and soothing home protects us mentally and physically. This displays the A/W 21/22 fashion trend of a simple home life. At present when stay-at-home economy and otaku culture prevail, women tend to buy less but better, so the minimalist trend will be a mainstream of womenswear. Sustainable, protective and healing fabrics become a main trend for A/W 21/22 womenswear.

Classic Chanel style is time-tested, exquisite and noble. Chanel is the first to bring tweed into women's fashion. Its tweed set is simple yet elegant. Virginie Viard has been creative director at Chanel for nearly a year since the decease of Karl Lagerfeld. In the one year, Virginie Viard brings more changes to the classic tweed jacket. On catwalks of Chanel A/W 2021, Virginie Viard rejuvenates the symbolic jacket with her unique cutting. The wave-like neckline and plackets reveal female romance and softness and depict a new image of Chanel girls.

The challenge of health and economy changes the lifestyle and consumption way of consumers. A series of new values will influence designs. Accessories and details will be key to renew unsalable deadstock and renew salable core items. Antimicrobial metals, recycled materials, retro handicrafts and luxurious gemstones tap into consumers' demand for multifunctional products. Versatile durable property and additional value should be key design factors. Handicrafts, sustainability and multifunctional products will be more important, and versatile design will renew A/W 21/22 clothing details and accessories.