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.

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.

From the 14th century to the 18th century, a large number of Chinese goods flew into the European market, and then Europeans developed a strong interest in oriental culture. At present, Asian culture, especially Chinese culture, has become an important force attracting worldwide attention, and Asian markets become an essential market. Therefore, many menswear brands shift their attention to oriental culture, which just reflects this theme, Chinoiserie. They draw inspiration from 18th-centuary homeware collaboration or art works that blended oriental and western cultures. Nostalgic luxurious fabrics also adopt decorative jacquard and display the oriental and western temperament.

At present, Asian culture, especially Chinese culture, has become an important force attracting worldwide attention. In 18th-century France, a style amazed the world with its gorgeous colors and complicated designs. That is named as Chinoiserie in 19th-centuary, expressing Europeans' imagination for the oriental culture. It is the Europeanized Chinese style, full of mystery, romance and adventure. In modern times, it is common to blend oriental characteristics into the works of various styles in art. Nowadays, local designers are rising, and they hope to inherit and connect oriental and western cultures. Therefore, complicated jacquard and luxurious velvet become key fabrics, opening a new chapter of future clothes.

Vagrancy is a dialogue between the spirit of self and the outside world. We wander to the end of the world, encounter wonderful scenes in the winter wilderness, appreciate the wild primitive landscape, and search for the eternal light on the horizon. We respect the laws of life and nature, escape from multifarious trifles and meaningless disputes, and feel the free new self in the essence. From roaming to sudden enlightenment, we feel the freedom and poetic spirit. Urbanites who yearns for natural wilderness step on the journey of life, and wander toward the end of the world. This offers infinite inspiration and creativity for A/W 21/22 outdoor menswear fabrics.

As consumers pursue a high quality of life and the "less but better" concept, elegant tweed prevails more widely. The most representative one is Chanel tweed which is leisure-luxe and elevated. In the new season, tweed uses thick yarns with a high gram weight and exude its noble temperament. Soft multicolored yarns intertwine with each other or blend with metallic yarns to enhance the luxurious feeling. In the new season, thick check tweed revives and appears on the latest collections of Gucci and MSGM, quite noteworthy.

In this turbulent world, people rethink about their lifestyle and consumption way, and they long for escaping from the busy city to embrace nature. They want to immerse in fabulous mountains, wilderness or rivers. Foggy highlands, mixed geological textures, flowing rivers and wild grass all inspire this theme. From quality, colors to functions, this season fabrics will be full of an exotic free vibe.

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.

Lace is the most classic feminine element. In A/W 21/22, lace displays the new female power in terms of colors and crafts. Sedate and secret is the spirit of lace in A/W 21/22, and becomes an important trend. Moreover, water-soluble paper-cut lace, skin-friendly lace and embroidery lace are more important and noteworthy.

Retro aesthetics makes a comeback. Check, as a classic element for retro style, becomes the focus of designers. Gucci creates the double-breasted checked woolen outerwear. Dior presents oversized vague checks. American retro Vichy plaid sweeps Miu Miu this season. Key words of retro checked wool include combined checks, oversized vague checks, the fine quality and nostalgic slubbed wool. Moreover, American retro green checked wool is also noteworthy.

The close combination of digital virtual technology and fashion trend influences the future aesthetics of street fashion culture. AI technology innovations and lots of social media allow millennials and Gen Z to escape into virtual worlds such as digital platform and games. With fewer and fewer resources available, increasing young people are trying to reduce their impact on the environment. And the fabric which combines futurism and technical functions gradually rises. Therefore, ripstop, antimicrobial, waterproof and reflective functional fabrics become new trends for A/W 21/22. Fashion and technical functions coexist, endowing puffa jackets with new vitality.

With the return of the 1980s-1990s style and the rise of feminism, various metal chains are combined, which is increasingly focused and used by designers. Metal accessories are not only the simple chain, and some offbeat structures are also applied to womenswear, such transformed geometrics, 3D look and shapes of wild animals. For high-end womenswear, complicated crafts are used to create exquisite accessories, especially the buckle and belt.