Metaverse is a society under constant evolutions. The rise of virtual digital clothing leads to the innovation and revolution of fabrics. The consumer groups of Metaverse are the Gen Z and Generation Alpha who love luxurious streetwear. Driven by the styles as virtual interaction, futuristic technology, NFT, avant-garde streetwear, and smart business, designers bring suiting, digital knits, PU leather, patented leather, gradient gloss, and 3D embellishments to the forefront. Focusing on visual effects and fun performance, the thematic fabrics of Metaverse are mainly applied to produce suits, dresses, knitted base layers, and outerwear.

High-speed modern lifestyle and high-pressure working condition lead to the anxiety of young people and make them desire for a journey to switch their fantasy. The Barcelona-based fashion photographer Tamara Ruibal brings romantic and dreamy works, who is likely to tell stories through nature, colors and textures. The delicate atmosphere of fashion design provides youngsters with the emotion to switch fantasy, and the rise of cultural confidence reveals more and more dream makers. Spaces of different dimensions are interlaced and overlapped for self-expression. This report will focus on the recommended A/W 22/23 fabrics, including glossy down jacket cotton fabric, three-dimensional decorative fabric, plush fur fabric and glossy patent leather fabric.

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.