According to the interactive data and market researches of POP Fashion in January and February, geometry, rabbit, line and chinoiserie are the four hottest topics.

Old Money is an aesthetic based around a wealthy, classic style. Old Money refers to people who have inherited their wealth instead of working for it. Wearing and patterns in the style of Old Money are attracting consumers. Classic houndstooth, unisex tartan and Glen plaid explore the fashion design of Old Money Aesthetic.

Flower is a popular element for womenswear in Spring/Summer. The sweet pastoral styles are combined with romantic flowers to exude a romantic and fresh spring mood. This report discovers the design of all-over floral prints and presents a more artistic and vital touch.

Flower elements share a large proportion in the market. The combination with oil-painting styles creates on-trend patterns. The oil painting touches and sophisticated flowers exude a romantic and graceful temperament. Different species of flowers are combined together to show delicate brushwork and details.

Many of Yoshitomo Nara's works are inspired by Punk music and the ethos of rebellion and defiance. His work takes the traditional Japanese theater character of Otafuku, a figure who represents joy and who is always depicted with full cheeks and cheerful eyes, and turns her into a mischievous, brooding "punk" child.

Little Chef brings story-telling illustrations to kidswear design and gives kids an interesting life. The combination with cozy loose fits creates a free and comfortable scene. This kind of patterns is not only suitable for Asian markets, but also give inspirations to western kidswear development.

Spring Festival is the most important festival in China. With the growing national confidence, designers try more retro chinoiserie graphics on traditional festive wear. Auspicious Chinese characters have become a design language for new year clothing.

The versatility and unique charm of denim attracts countless consumers. Pattern crafts can improve the appeal of products. Different embroidery skills endow denim with personality; patches and labels exude a causal touch; distressed textures and laser fading express the exclusive charm of denim; modern rhinestones make luxury streetwear.

With the rise of young people's interest in the subcultures in 1990s and 2000s, the graphic design satisfies the need for Gothic aesthetics. Bold colorways and quirky patterns enrich the whole. The black-white human figures deliver the rebellious attitude of street fashion. The combinations of quirky patterns bring sharp visual impact and maximize the villain spirit.

Halloween is one of children’s favourite festivals. All the kidswear brands release festive collections to welcome the parties. Cosplay costumes and normal festivewear are the two directions. Designers try 3D hand seams to improve the playfulness.

The definition of outdoorwear has been changed. With the pursuit of technologies and functionality, outdoorwear is not only for extreme conditions but the sustainable living. Mountaineering culture follows the truth of ‘return to the nature’. People escape from the daily routine and go outdoors to rebuild the connection with the world. Inspired by camping, micro vacation and pastoral dream, designers renew the pattern elements such as landscape, ethnic motifs, camous and flowers.

Big names as Kenzo and MSGM repeat the brand logo in different colors to form colorful codes. The characters extending toward different directions present a brand-new visual effect. Such patterns are suitable for the all-over printing on knits and puffers. This report focuses on the recommended characters of sweatshirts, fashion suits and puffa jackets. Colorful codes, chic graffiti, twisted characters and 3D characters are the main directions.

The core of Lagom pursues the balance of life. Living just right in every aspect satisfies contemporary consumers’ requirement for an extraordinary taste. Slow down the living pace and return to the essence of life. Staying close to the nature soothes the restless mind. The pattern expressions and arts drawn from the balanced variation in life interpret the colorful modern aesthetics.

With the popularity of neo chinoiserie, traditional Chinese elements are now loved by fashion designers throughout the world. The fusion of innovation and tradition is the focus. Since the application of pattern can greatly determine the fashion aesthetic, this report sorts out the six most hottest categories for reference.

The retro colorway of single flowers is rather adorable. This kind of patterns is suitable for jacquard knitwear, crocheting and embroideries. Girls’ winter dress is printed to reflect the charm of swaying flowers and branches.

Flying birds, the symbol of freedom, are loved by the designers in Japan and South Korea. Minimalist color blocks and poetic lines show romantic and elegant pictures. The following patterns are the recommended prints on girls’ puffa jackets, and knitwear as well.

The 3D pattern techniques on Fall/Winter rompers are interesting and interactive. Applique is the main technique; embroideries and 3D embellishments on pockets are quiet lovely and vivid; all-over printing is combined with placement prints and embroideries to develop welcoming styles in Fall/Winter.

Red ladybirds with black spots are highly recognizable. Gucci puts ladybirds together with stars to create nostalgic patterns for knitwear. Jacquard, applique and embroidery are the main presentations. The all-over printing on knitwear can also present the charm of ladybird.

The French kidswear brand Jacadi brings a series of ocean-themed abstract illustrations with fresh colorways and simple brushstrokes. The geometric marine creatures are presented as a design language.

Irregular hand-painted stars play an important role in this season. Western kidswear brand FABULA and Korean label ToTo Heros scatter stars allover the kidswear. Different shapes and colors of stars decorate the fantastic dreamland of children. Such patterns are suitable for the development of knitted sets and dresses.

Large flowers are scattered on dresses to exude a nostalgic touch. Irregular flowers are joined by contrast polka dots to constitute a natural and comfortable arrangement.